BULL MASTIFF

LOVING A BULLMASTIFF

Though the Bullmastiff isn’t quite as large as Mastiffs, their size and their origin can still seem a little daunting to potential human companions. Still, they aren’t always a dealbreaker.

Gines Enriquez is a fur parent who takes pride in being his Bullmastiff’s “dog daddy.” He named his Bullmastiff Marshal “because he looks like someone who could restore peace,” but he “turned out quite the opposite.”

According to Petfinder, Bullmastiffs are generally docile animal companions and guardians, but can be stubborn and assertive, especially in the presence of other Dogs. They recommend that Bullmastiffs be raised in “a firm but loving home.”

In Marshall’s case, Gines says he loves to eat, sleep, and play with him and the other Dogs at home. He isn’t wary of strangers or Dogs outside either! Marshall enjoys bath time, quick walks, and making friends along the way.

Gines says, “He expresses his love by kissing me on my face until I tell him to stop and when he needs attention, he would lean on my leg.” The affection Marshall shows Gines is not uncommon among Bullmastiffs; Hill’s Pet Nutrition states that Bullmastiffs are gentle, calm, and easy-going, which makes them wonderful for families.