Although the Bullmastiff gains official recognition in the year 1924, the modern breed being created from the early seventeenth century. It is also obvious that there have always existed crossings between the two popular breeds. Both of British origin, but differently orientated through selection, they gave the final product a sum of qualities very appreciated among the breed lovers.

The main reason this breed was created is the mixture of guardian abilities with courage, seeking to obtain a dog faster than the Mastiff that could protect hunting guards and can also help capturing and immobilizing illegal hunters. Actually the Bullmastiff was once called the Gamekeeper's Night Dog, which means the night dog of the hunting guard.

It appears that perfecting the breed and accomplishing the correct mixture took almost 30 years. Bullmastiffs gained fans all over the world, and they were preferred to Mastiffs because they were smaller, easier to control and care for.

The Bullmastiff, a dog that will never act naturally violent, must not be abused in any way. He feels at his best next to a master that has lots of patience. In society he is pretty quiet and relaxed, assuming he has been brought in contact with people since he was little. When he is still a puppy he must grow used to petting and to strangers.

Equipped for guarding, the Bullmastiff has some incredibly quick reactions and he will protect his owner even with his life. In family he is a pleasing friend, loving and patient with little children. Playful, he will love children and let them do anything to him without fighting back. He needs wide spaces to exercise and run freely.

Bullmastiff like to be always around his master, and just regular time spent caring for your Bullmastiff will strengthen the bond between you and your dog as well.