bullmastiffs
Muscular guardian canines
Bullmastiffs is the plural of bullmastiff, a large, muscular breed of dog developed in 19th-century England by crossing bulldogs with mastiffs.
Gamekeepers bred them to guard estates and apprehend poachers without mauling them.
They have a broad head, short muzzle, and typically fawn or brindle coat.
Despite their imposing size, bullmastiffs are known for calm, loyal temperaments: Our bullmastiffs are gentle with the kids but intimidating to strangers.
Soft and kind
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- calmFree from agitation
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
affectionate · patient · confident · reserved · reliable · steady · courageous · dignified
Protective caretaker of another
- EnglishBritain's native tongue
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
- AKCCanine breed registry
- pedigreeRecord of descent
lineage · breeding · studbook · conformation · breed standard · bloodline · registered · champion
Guard or monitor
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- propertySomething owned or inherent
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- deterrentThing that discourages action
territorial · alert · loyalty · intimidation · patrol · estate · gamekeeper · poacher
gentle
Soft and kind
devoted · affectionate · patient · confident · reserved · reliable · steady · courageous · dignified · tolerant
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
pedigree · lineage · breeding · studbook · conformation · breed standard · bloodline · registered · champion · sire
watchdog
Guard or monitor
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- propertySomething owned or inherent
- intruderUnauthorized person present
deterrent · territorial · alert · loyalty · intimidation · patrol · estate · gamekeeper · poacher · security
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
massive · chest · jowls · square · compact · athletic · solid · heavy · strong · sturdy
drool
Saliva spilling out
- sheddingLosing outer covering
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- hip dysplasiaAbnormal joint formation
bloat · grooming · veterinary · lifespan · joint · nutrition · kibble · obesity · arthritis · cancer
bullmastiffsChihuahuas
Smallest recognized dog breed
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