The Bullmastiff is a large sized domestic dog, with a solid build and a short muzzle. The Bullmastiff  was originally developed by 19th-century gamekeepers to guard estates. The breed’s bloodlines are drawn from the English Mastiff and the Olde English Bulldog. It was recognized as a purebred dog  by the AKC in 1934.

 Average Life Span: 8-10 years

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: Reliable, Devoted, Reserved, Protective, Alert, Docile, Loyal, Calm, Powerful, Courageous, Loving

Average Height: Male: 25–27 inches  Female: 24–26 inches

Average Weight: Male: 110–130 lbs  Female: 90–120 lbs

Colors: A Bullmastiff’s coat can be fawn, red, or brindle. These are the only acceptable colors in the AKC standard. The fawn can range from a very light brown to a reddish brown. Red can range from a light red-fawn to a dark, rich red. Brindles are a striped overlay of the fawn or red. A pure Bullmastiff should not have white markings, except for a little white on the chest.