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Most people choose a dog because they like its appearance. Far more important than appearance in day-to-day living with an animal is it's temperament and behavioral tendencies.
The Bullmastiff came into existence as a companion and coworker with the British gamekeeper. At the time of the development of the breed, poaching game was a capital offense. The gamekeeper needed a strong, agile, intelligent, and obedient dog to assist him in his work and for his own protection. The Gamekeeper's Night Dog, the forerunner of the Bullmastiff as we know it today was just right for the job.
Not only does the Bullmastiff have all these characteristics, but he is also possessive and strong willed. While a proper Bullmastiff is loving and friendly, he still has a strong instinct to try to control a situation. A dog is a pack animal. The family he lives with, and any other animals he lives with are his pack. In every pack there must be a leader, and there is a hierarchy, or pecking order. The dog must know his place to be comfortable in his surroundings and mentally secure in his status in life. The dog must ALWAYS defer to all the members of the household and accept any friends welcomed by the family. The exception to this is that no dog should be subjected to teasing and ill treatment. Children and guests should be clearly educated to the fact that the dog is a living, feeling creature, and not some sort of toy.
The Bullmastiff's combination of power, intelligence, and strong will, and devotion make him wonderful companion for someone looking for a dog with character. Life with a Bullmastiff is seldom dull. Control must be established by the owner from the SECOND one takes possession of the dog.
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