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Bullmasador |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Great Britain <> Canada -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Bullmasador |
| Bullmasadors are giant dogs with huge hearts. These hybrid dogs were created by crossing a Bullmastiff with a Labrador Retriever and are known to make excellent pets and watchdogs. Although large, these dogs are calm and gentle with children. They are loyal to their families and will do anything to protect them. Because of their immense size and strength, this breed may not be the best choice for new dog owners. They are very easy to care for and have low maintenance levels, but require good socialization and obedience training. These dogs are energetic and need access to large spaces in which to run. |
History of the Bullmasador |
| Bullmasadors are rapidly gaining in popularity but have no known history. However, we do know that they were created by crossing two well-known dog breeds. |
A little of the Bullmastiff |
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| Bullmastiffs are a breed created from 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog. They were first bred in England in 1795. They were originally used to track, fight and contain poachers for gamekeepers. Although intimidating and strong, they would be trained not to harm intruders. Today, however, these dogs are known as excellent watchdogs, family companions and protection dogs. | ||
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| Standard of the Bullmastiff | ||
A little of the Labrador Retriever |
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| The Labrador Retriever is one of the best-known and most popular dog breeds in the United States. At one time, they were called St John's dogs. The breed originated in Newfoundland, where it was often used by fishermen. Their tasks were to retrieve fish that escaped from the lines and help bring in the nets. In the 1800s, English ships returning from Labrador brought some of these dogs to England. Setters, certain types of Retrievers and Spaniels were crossed with these dogs to improve their hunting skills. Today, this breed is very well known and is quite diverse and talented in many sports and activities. As well as hunting, they excel in police work, retrieving, tracking, drug detection, as watchdogs, guiding the blind or being assistance dogs for the disabled, karting, agility, sledding, search and rescue, competitive obedience and field trials. | ||
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| Standard of the Labrador Retriever |
Appearance of the Bullmasador |
| These dogs, which can be found in red, fawn, brindle, light brown or black with white and chocolate markings, have a dense, glossy, short coat. Their fur is also water-repellent and can have several markings, including tuxedo, tricolor, brindle or simply solid color. Their fur is water-repellent and double-layered, but sheds very little. They have floppy, downward-pointing ears and fearless eyes. These very large dogs measure around 58 to 74 centimeters and between 32 and 82 kilos will be a healthy weight for these dogs. They have muscular bodies and thick necks that are very strong. Their faces will be smooth and their tails long. These dogs can also take on certain characteristics of the Bullmastiff and Labrador Retriever. To find out more about the appearance of this breed, search for the appearance of the two parent breeds. |
Temperament of the Bullmasador |
| These dogs will have the intelligent, calm temperaments of a Labrador Retriever with the size and strength of a Bullmastiff. They are big, strong dogs, loyal and undeniably faithful to their owners. They are also gentle and protective of children, making them excellent pets. This breed loves to please its owners and, because of its high intelligence, will be easy to train. However, they are very large and can be a handful for an owner who has no experience with dogs. To train and socialize this breed, you need to be consistent, patient and sure to reward them for good behavior. They are devoted to their families and will make great watchdogs who will alert you at the first sign of something unusual. With good socialization, these dogs are likely to be good with other pets too. |
Needs and activities of the Bullmasador |
| This designer breed is very active and will need a large yard for exercise. However, don't overwork them or keep them outside in the heat for too long, as they can easily develop heatstroke. The Bullmastiff generally needs 30 to 45 minutes of daily activity, and the Labrador Retriever does well with about an hour's exercise, so we can conclude that the Bullmasador will need around 30 to 60 minutes of activity a day. |
Maintenance of the Bullmasador |
| The Bullmasador is a light shedder with a coat that's easy to care for. Apart from needing an occasional bath perhaps once a week, as well as brushing twice a week, this breed is fairly easy to care for. All breeds should have their ears cleaned weekly, but especially Bullmasadors, as they are prone to ear infections. Don't let them stay outside too long in very hot weather, as these big dogs are prone to heat stroke. Some people choose to buy kiddie pools for their Bullmasadors to keep them cool during the hot summer months. All dogs need to have their teeth and nails groomed. Brush your dog's teeth every day. Your pet should also have its nails trimmed once or twice a month. However, some dogs will need to have their nails trimmed less often if they are active and wear them down naturally. If you hear your Bullmasador's nails clicking on the ground when they walk, the nails are definitely too long and need to be trimmed. |
English (United Kingdom) 
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