Bull Mastiff

[nandro_shagg]

Anyone own a bull mastiff? Id like to get a red one like off turner and hooch but I'll me moving to a subdivision and I've got one 4yr old and one on the way...anyone have an opinion if this dog would work fine in these conditions?

[X-Damien]

They have great teprament, go to AKC website for more info.

[lucabratzi]

my boy has one...the same kind in turner and hooch...they are amazing dogs..his is gigantic...and honestly one of the best dogs for protection of children...my friend has a 5 year old sister and a 1.5 year old brother the dog has been around a long time and is very protective and playful with them..naturally u might be intimidated by the size with the kids but my freinds dog is extremely careful and well tempered...

[Hunter]

Good breed and good temperement. I personally prefere the bull mastiff but the mastiff is a great dog.

[Tock]

I had one years ago. Great dog. But keep in mind they'll want lots of room to run around.

For a smaller area, like a back yard, I'd go for something like a terrier or a bulldog. Maybe a beagle.

Best thing to do is check with a good breeder, ask their opinion on the suitability of the breed to your situation and your family. One thing a good breeder will do, is they will take the dog back if things come up and you can't keep it. Of course, you probably won't get your $$$ back, but if you're gonna pay good $$$, you absolutely want to buy from a breeder who looks after the best interests of their dogs.

[nandro_shagg]

thanks guys...i dont have lots of room but i would walk it every day maybe several times...might give it a try ill see what the breeders say

[abstrack]

Anyone own a bull mastiff? Id like to get a red one like off turner and hooch but I'll me moving to a subdivision and I've got one 4yr old and one on the way...anyone have an opinion if this dog would work fine in these conditions?

I own one. The turner and hooch dog is a douge de bordeaux, not a bull mastiff. All though they have similar blood lines. The bordeaux is called a french mastiff in AKC terms.

Bullys are great with children. Great dogs period. Mine is going on 4 ths year. Best dog I have ever owned. They need some excercise daily, but in the house their really aloof. Their know for being gentle giants.

They reall dont require a lot of room. They can be kept in apartments as long as they get daily excercise.

Allmostgone has some mastiffs if you want to know more about that breed.

I have some pics on the board of my dog if you search for them.

[abstrack]

http://forums.steroid.com/showpost.p...5&postcount=55

Here's a pic from 2 yrs ago

[nandro_shagg]

sweet!

nice dog dude looks well taken care of...

[abstrack]

sweet!

nice dog dude looks well taken care of...

Thanks bud! She's a real big baby.

[abstrack]

Here's the turner and hooch dog (dogue de bordeax)

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/doguedebordeax.htm

[zimmy]

I worked with animals at a clinic / breeder for years. They have GREAT temperament. Very patient and don't mind kids beating up on them like infants have a habbit of doing. just introduce him slowly and make sure you let the dog associate the child with you.

p.s. the dog will herd the kid

[Rye_guy]

my exes brother introduced me to a reputable breeder here on the island. beautiful dogs, I was thinkin about gettin one myself. these guys are nice big dogs, wonderful mind and great with kids and family...

I remember hearin that some european owners report their dogs pushin 300 lbs. pretty crazy... a dog bigger than me.

[abstrack]

my exes brother introduced me to a reputable breeder here on the island. beautiful dogs, I was thinkin about gettin one myself. these guys are nice big dogs, wonderful mind and great with kids and family...

I remember hearin that some european owners report their dogs pushin 300 lbs. pretty crazy... a dog bigger than me.

300 lbs may be on a Mastiff, but Bullmastiff males would be hard pressed to be pushing the 200's. If this is true I would like to see these reports, and how the AKC would accept these new weights considering the breed standards.

Because of the mix of english bulldog in them, then retain a shorter stature then the mastiff and have a stout frame much like the French Mastiff.

[nandro_shagg]

damn yeh thats the dog i want the french mastiff