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Are you sure that the Bullmastiff is the Right Breed for you? Have you done enough research about the Bullmastiff breed in order to properly care for this type of dog? I ask that you be realistic with yourself in order to spare you and the Bullmastiff any future problems. Next, are you aware of ALL the options you have as far as acquiring a Bullmastiff into your home? Believe it or not, Breeders are NOT the only sources in which to adopt a healthy, happy Bullmastiff. There are several Bullmastiff Rescue Organizations in which to acquire a healthy, happy Bullmastiff. Not only does it cost less to adopt a Bullmastiff from these non-profit organizations, but most of the time the Bullmastiff will already be in good health, temperament evaluated, and trained.
Sure these Bullmastiffs look terrible and most certainly do not conform to the Bullmastiff Standard. I know that you are thinking that they could not have POSSIBLY been Champions or Registered! Well, as far as being a "Champion" goes, remember one thing: ANY dog that spends enough time in the show ring can eventually become some sort of a "Champion". And what about the AKC, CKC, WBC, WKC, UKC, etc., etc.? There is
no way that they would register a dog that looked like this - would they? You bet
they would! Anyone who sends in a check to any one of these clubs with written
proof that their dog meets a particular Kennel Club's guidelines of a Purebred dog can
receive registration papers for that dog.
I understand that you have just "fallen in love with the Bullmastiff breed and want one NOW", but an impulsive buy is the LAST thing you want to do! Take you time in finding a RESPONSIBLE Breeder and you will be rewarded a million times over with your new puppy. Your Bullmastiff Breeder research begins... Picture Contributions Bullmastiff pictured sitting: Pearl |
On the other hand, if you are
looking for a puppy - it will be most realistic for you to look for a Breeder. A
RESPONSIBLE Breeder, that is. There are LOTS of Bullmastiff Breeders out there -
GOOD and BAD. What is the difference? Well, would you want to buy a puppy
from a Breeder whose breeding stock looked like one of the Bullmastiffs shown on this
page?
There are a
few Kennel Clubs located in Europe and Australia that do do minimal monitoring of the
genetic testing of any Bullmastiff that is registered with them. However, most
Kennel Clubs have absolutely no concern as to the health or looks of the dog so long as
they receive the registration fee (Free to $20) along with written verification that the
dog they are registering is indeed a Purebred according to their defined breed
standards. Keep in mind, pictures are not requested or required to be
sent in with the application to verify what the Bullmastiff to be registered actually
looks like or to prove that the Bullmastiff is indeed a purebred.
Here is something else to consider. When you do not take
the time to investigate a Breeder thoroughly, you take the risk of losing a large amount
of money on something that is less than what most people would consider REAL
"Bullmastiff" quality. How do you know that the puppy you bought from the
Pet Store did not come from a Bullmastiff that resemble the ones pictured here? Have
you ever seen the parents? How do you know that the puppy you bought is 100%
purebred Bullmastiff? Again, I remind you that the CH. (standing for Champion) in
front of the parents' names in the 
These are the facts that I want you to remember when looking for a
RESPONSIBLE Breeder. Would you want to financially support the over processing
of this majestic breed who may soon end up genetically dysfunctional? Would you want
to pay $800 and up for a puppy, then have to pay hundreds or thousands of more dollars in
vet bills because your puppy was not properly bred and turned out to be a genetic
disaster? Or better yet, would you want to risk the safety of yourself and your
family for a Bullmastiff that may potentially be temperamentally unstable due to careless
breeding? These are realistic facts to consider before jumping in and taking
the first puppy offer you get!