Back from a very long break

[Bullmastiff Addict]

Howdy...

 

Didn't think these forums would still be going, now that Facebook and Instagram have taken over.

 

Popped back in after long break, changed my name from GREATDANEGIRL, as I no longer own great danes.

 

Hooked completely on Bullmastiffs and have been since 2016

 

How are you all doing?

 

[Rebanne]

Welcome back!

 

[Rozzie]

Hi ya 

[~Anne~]

Hello! Welcome back.

[coneye]

Hello , Can you give us your honest opinions on Danes and Mastiffs   pro's cons , obviously all opinions differ but whats your experiences

[Bullmastiff Addict]

On 6/9/2023 at 8:42 PM, coneye said:

Hello , Can you give us your honest opinions on Danes and Mastiffs   pro's cons , obviously all opinions differ but whats your experiences

Depends on what you want to know. Both breeds are completely different

[Dumdum]

Bullmastiffs are ridiculously strong. Being lower to the ground helps them utilise their strength. If a bullmastiff wants to break free from you it can.

Temperaments vary of course. Some are more mastiff like, not unlike Danes. Some are more bulldog like. With that comes a will to bring down things bigger than themselves. So socialisation and exposure to everything while young and you can still hold onto them is imperative.

Did I mention they are ridiculously strong. Zoomies can break knees. They can run through brick walls.

females are slightly easier to own if it’s your first.

rewards of owning, they are very empathetic to their people and don’t really need a great deal of exercise. Short bursts wear them out quick. Because they exercise at 110% every time. They’re built for power not endurance. They are very fond of napping given a comfortable old couch and heaters also. But in summer you have to watch they don’t give 110% because they’ll cook. If raised with children and or smaller pets they are very doting and tolerant.

around other dogs of they same age and size ( or larger ) they can be combatant.

they make good watch dogs but they’re not really aggressive. Still, unlikely a burglar would call their bluff because they can give an intimidating performance. If the burglar brings pizza you’re getting robbed.

they need to be close to their people. They are an inside dog. They will insist they are an inside dog.

You will give in. You will sit in chairs now. Your dog has the lounge.

You have to get everything in early with this breed. Under 4 months. Vets handling them. Other people patting them. Nail clipping, bathing. Because as a mature dog, if they don’t want to do something, they won’t do it. And theres not much you can do about it. They don’t respond to being firm with them. that will not work on them and they will double down. Even talk back to you.

It’s positive reward for everything. No other option.

as said earlier, temperaments vary. They’re formed in the litter. The bigger ones will be more easy going. The runts will be a challenge. The breeder should be able to match the right pup to you.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 11, 2023 by Dumdum

[coneye]

On 11/09/2023 at 6:36 PM, Dumdum said:

Bullmastiffs are ridiculously strong. Being lower to the ground helps them utilise their strength. If a bullmastiff wants to break free from you it can.

Temperaments vary of course. Some are more mastiff like, not unlike Danes. Some are more bulldog like. With that comes a will to bring down things bigger than themselves. So socialisation and exposure to everything while young and you can still hold onto them is imperative.

Did I mention they are ridiculously strong. Zoomies can break knees. They can run through brick walls.

females are slightly easier to own if it’s your first.

rewards of owning, they are very empathetic to their people and don’t really need a great deal of exercise. Short bursts wear them out quick. Because they exercise at 110% every time. They’re built for power not endurance. They are very fond of napping given a comfortable old couch and heaters also. But in summer you have to watch they don’t give 110% because they’ll cook. If raised with children and or smaller pets they are very doting and tolerant.

around other dogs of they same age and size ( or larger ) they can be combatant.

they make good watch dogs but they’re not really aggressive. Still, unlikely a burglar would call their bluff because they can give an intimidating performance. If the burglar brings pizza you’re getting robbed.

they need to be close to their people. They are an inside dog. They will insist they are an inside dog.

You will give in. You will sit in chairs now. Your dog has the lounge.

You have to get everything in early with this breed. Under 4 months. Vets handling them. Other people patting them. Nail clipping, bathing. Because as a mature dog, if they don’t want to do something, they won’t do it. And theres not much you can do about it. They don’t respond to being firm with them. that will not work on them and they will double down. Even talk back to you.

It’s positive reward for everything. No other option.

as said earlier, temperaments vary. They’re formed in the litter. The bigger ones will be more easy going. The runts will be a challenge. The breeder should be able to match the right pup to you.

 

 

 

 

Thank you

[ellz]

Hiya! A few of us oldies have started popping back in from time to time 

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