History

The history of the Bulldog began in England in 1860. Perhaps the history of this dog is centuries old, but sufficient evidence is lacking. In Britain at the end of the 19th century, the phenomenon of poaching was very serious. Although the law punished plunderers very severely, it still could not eradicate this behavior. Therefore, the life, property and safety of the ranch are seriously threatened. To escape, poachers often shoot ranchers. Therefore, ranchers decided to breed a dog to protect themselves. They don't care how the dog looks, as long as they are well protected. After countless attempts, ranchers found that the Bull Mastiff, though brave and robust, was not fast enough and lacked aggression. Bulldogs were robust and common in that era, but not ferocious enough and not big enough. Ranchers need a fearless, aggressive, obedient dog that will subdue poachers without harming them. Bull mastiffs were created by ranchers who crossed bull mastiffs and bull dogs for practical purposes. Ranchers compete for the quality of their respective Bull Mastiffs, surviving the fittest to select the truly competent dog. For many years after the Bull Mastiff appeared, they were only used to protect game parks and game owners, who fought people in the wilderness or in shows. At that time, the Bull Mastiff was more commonly known as the "gamekeeper's watch dog", but few people knew the real name.

Writers of the time had all sorts of interesting comments about the Bull Mastiff. In a dog training book published in 1885, it was written that the bulldog has a very sensitive sense of smell, and the hybrid breed of the bulldog and the bulldog has the same sensitive sense of smell. In August 20, 1901 " Field Magazine: Mr. Burton of Thomeywood Kennel brought a bull mastiff to the exhibition. If anyone could escape his dogs, he would give the man £1. (Of course the dog was brought in safety gear). A spectator was willing to give it a try, and many ranchers and athletes present were very interested. The man set off before the dog and ran a long distance before the dog was released; but the dog quickly caught up with him and stopped. Throwing him to the ground, he tried to stand up, but the dog would not let him come until the owner ordered the man to be released. The man and the bulldog fought three times in total, each time the man was caught by the hide and could not escape. Bull Mastiffs with dark markings are more suitable for hunting down poachers (because they are not easy to spot). But because the Bull Mastiff has the Bull Mastiff pedigree, there are many fawn dogs. As poaching dwindled and Bull Mastiffs were used more as guards and guardians, the fawn-colored dog, whose dark markings and ears were inherited from the Bull Mastiff, grew in popularity. As the Bull Mastiff became more and more popular, some people started scientific breeding in an attempt to produce a purebred Bulldog. In 1924, the British Kennel Club recognized this breed of bulldog as a purebred dog. At the same time, the British Kennel Club also made a distinction between crossbreed bull mastiffs and purebred bull mastiffs. A purebred Bull Mastiff must be the fourth generation of the Bull Mastiff. In 1928, the standard was applied at several dog shows and the purebred Bull Mastiff was finally awarded a certificate. During this period, the Bull Mastiff was known to many countries and exported from England to Thailand, India, Malaysia, Africa and many countries in America. The Bull Mastiff's coat is short, allowing it to live in warm climates. But so far this dog still lives in the cold outdoors. The American Kennel Club officially recognized the Bull Mastiff in October 1933, and since then Americans have kept the dog in large numbers.

Origin

Origin: England

Alias: Bullmastiff, Bullmastiff

English name: Bullmastiff

Lifetime: 10+ years

Personality

They are lukewarm and sometimes friendly towards strangers. However, they are ready to defend when needed. In the family that feeds them, they are warm, friendly, and patient with children. This kind of dog especially likes to run, like to walk, but does not run around and go wild. With loving training, they quickly learn to obey their masters. However, they are dogs with the upper hand, and owners should not forget this.

FCI Standard

Building

Size: Males are about 25-27 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh between 110-130 pounds; females are about 24-26 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 100-120 pounds. If everything else is the same, within the above range, the firmer the body, the better.

Proportion: The body length is slightly longer than the height, so the body proportions are close to square proportions.

Head

Expression: Warm, alert and intelligent. Eyes: Dark in color and medium in size.

Ears: V-shaped, folded towards the cheeks, set high and wide, flush with the crown of the head and cheeks, giving the head a square appearance; darker and medium in color than the body.

Skull: Large, with well-defined wrinkles when alert; broad and full of cheeks. The forehead is flat.

Stop: Moderate. Muzzle: Broad and deep; its length, compared to the entire head, is about 1 to 3. The lack of a front face and a high position of the nostrils (atavism, approximation) are serious defects. A dark muzzle is ideal.

Nose: Black, nostrils large and wide.

Upper lip: not too droopy.

Bite: A pincer bite or a protruding jaw. The canines are large and widely spaced.

Neck, Topline, Body

Neck: Slightly arched, of medium length, very muscular, nearly equal in diameter to the head.

Topline: Straight and flat from withers to waist.

Body: Compact. The chest is broad and deep, with well-spread ribs.

Back: Short, giving the impression of being very stable and harmonious.

Waist: Broad, muscular, slightly arched, with well-defined fossa depth.

Tail: Set high at the base, strong at the base and ends close to the hocks. May be straight or curly, but not hound-like.

Forequarters

Shoulders: Muscular but not bulky, moderately sloping.

Forelegs: Straight, well boned, well set apart; elbows turned neither in nor out.

Ankle: Straight.

Feet: Medium in size, round; toes well-arched; pads thick and hard; toenails black.

Hindquarters

Broad and muscular, with well developed second thigh, powerful but not bulky. Moderate hock angle. Both bovine limbs and hare-shaped feet are serious defects.

Coat

The coat is short and bushy and adaptable to all climates.

Color

Reddish camel, maybe brindle. White markings are a serious defect, except for a very small white smear on the chest.

Gait

Stretch, smooth and powerful. Viewed from the side, the hindquarters and driving force come from the correct hindlimb angle. The topline remains level and firm. Keep moving in a straight line whether you come or go. Feet run down the body, but do not cross. As speed increases, the hocks turn neither in nor out.