Bull Mastweiler Dog Breed

The Bull Mastweiler is a working dog. They can be trained to do a number of domestic and professional jobs. They are not good for first-time dog owners. If they are to be a companion for your family, they are best for guard dog duties when not playing with the kids or being exercised.

Here are some points about the Bull Mastweiler:

PROS

• Very loyal
• Intelligent
• Calm attitude
• Highly devoted
• Great guard dog
• Doesn't bark much
• Bonds extremely closely
• Easily trained by right person

CONS

• Territorial
• Can be lazy
• Escape artist
• Extremely large
• Can be stubborn
• Moderate shedder
• Barks very loudly
• Requires patience
• Can jump very high
• Tends to chase cats
• Requires lots of exercise

The Bull Mastweiler is a huge dog whose size alone tends to be a deterrent for what he does best: guard. If that doesn't work, this dog can easily back up his look with a ferocity that also makes him a good police dog. While these dogs are fearsome, they are also devoted, lovable, and affectionate. They can be a bit headstrong but above all, they are very loyal.

These dogs have great intelligence, and that is good and bad. The right person can channel those smarts into sharp obedience training, masterful tricks, and significant work. Bull Mastweilers can learn to track and perform search-and-rescue, diligently guard property and, unfortunately, figure out how to escape.

These dogs will seem vicious to those they don't know them, but in the home and among the people they cherish, they'll be warm, playful, and prone to leisure. They will always have a desire to chase cats, but actually doing so can be curbed. They don't bark much, but when they do, you will know!

This dog needs a stupendous amount of daily exercise. If they are not taken out on very long daily walks, they will be a bit lazy. These walks and regular trips to the dog park will also help them to understand that not everyone is a threat.

The Bullmastiff cross Rottweiler temperament is much like you may think it: very protective, extremely alert and unswervingly loyal. These dogs love to play, are remarkably tolerant around those they love, and eager to please the right family. They tend to only be aggressive if threatened, abused or in defense of their master or home. They can also be a bit clownish, and you will find that they are sweeter and more docile than many people say.

Socialization and training is mandatory. These dogs are very suspicious of strangers and will only warm up to new friends after they have been carefully introduced — and after they feel like it! They are keen judges of character, and their devotion to family and property will come first and foremost. Still, training these dogs takes time as they are stubborn. But it must be done, as should socializing them early with kids and other pets so that they develop a deep trust.

Big dogs too often encounter bone, joint, and weight problems, and the Bull Mastweiler is no different. Although these problems can be greatly mitigated with proper care, old age will probably allow them to eventually occur. There are also possible genetic problems that can be inherited. It's always best to get as much health testing and vet certification when you adopt one of these dogs.

Here are some of the Bull Mastweiler's health concerns you should be aware of:

• Bloat
• Cancer
• Obesity
• Eye problems
• Joint dysplasia
• Cardiac disease
• Bleeding disorders

The typical Bull Mastweiler lives to about 10 to 12 years of age, which, sadly, is a little shorter than most dogs this big.