BULLMASTIFF

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS

• Male- 110-130 lbs. female- 100-120 lbs.
• Coat is short and weather resistant
• Colors- brindle, red, or fawn
• Life span- 8 to 10 years
• Can get as tall as 27 inches

JOBS

• Used to guard estates
• Used to capture poachers
• Assisted wardens with watching prisoners
• Hunting
• They are used for the same reasons today

CHARICTERISTICS THAT HELPS WITH JOBS

• It is large for intimadation.
• It is very strong to defend if neccessary.
• It is loyal and will protect you.
• It will bark loud if alarmed.
• Fast for hunting

HEALTH RISKS

• Hip dysplasia
• Elbow dysplasia
• Entropion
• Hypothyroidism
• Lymphoma cancer

HEALTH RISKS CONTINUED...

• Progressive retinal atrophy
• Autosomal dominant
• Arthritis
• Bloat
• Some of these can be fixed with surgery

INTERESTING FACTS

• 2 dog years= 24 year old
• Average cost over 10 years= about $13,000
• Prone to health problems
• Butkis- sylvester stallone's dog (starring in Rocky)
• Swagger- mascot of the Cleveland Browns (NFL)

SOURCES

• Google
• www.dogtime.com
• Wikapedia
• www.findfast.org
• www.terrificpets.com