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Size and lifespan
- Size
- BullmastifLarge
- Typical adult height
- Bullmastif61–69 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Bullmastif41–59 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Bullmastifup to 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- BullmastifVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- BullmastifModerately energetic
- Grooming
- BullmastifAbout once a week
- Shedding
- BullmastifTends to shed little
- Training
- BullmastifCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- BullmastifBarks sometimes
Home life
- Home
- BullmastifUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- BullmastifA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- BullmastifUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- BullmastifBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- BullmastifUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- BullmastifCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- BullmastifOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.