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Golden Bullmastiff Retriever |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
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Great Britain -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francos Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever |
| The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever is a hybrid of the Bullmastiff and the Golden Retriever. Both parents are large, and the Bullmastiff is considered a giant. The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever hybrid is also a considerably large dog and makes an excellent guardian and protector of the family. The Bullmastiff parent is intimidatingly large, but gentle and courageous. The Golden Retriever parentage helps to soften the Bullmastiff's appearance and slightly reduce its size. Hybrids of these parents may resemble either breed but carry physical traits distinctive of both, such as coat color or head shape. Whichever breed dominates the appearance, owners can expect the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever to drool a lot. |
History of the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever |
| The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever is a hybrid of two large dogs, the Bullmastiff and the Golden Retriever. The hybrid is a modern dog with minimal history or documented information. Owners interested in understanding the potential characteristics and traits of the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever will need to examine the parent breeds for insight, as little else is currently known. It is currently unknown whether the Golden Bullmastiff is recognized by any registries or clubs. |
A little of the Golden Retriever |
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| The Golden Retriever originated in Scotland on the estate of a man known as Lord Tweedmouth (real name Sir Dudley Majoribanks). Lord Tweedmouth bred animals of all kinds and kept records of his breeding program. Tweedmouth was a waterfowl hunter and, in his notes, he described aiming for a superior retriever. He wanted the Retriever to have a superb nose, but he also wanted the dog to be more attuned to its human hunting companion than other popular hunting dogs of the day. He also wanted the Retriever to be loyal and have a good disposition away from the hunting ground. Lord Tweedmouth bred a dog he owned, Nous, to a now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. The Tweed Water Spaniel was known for being extremely calm and loyal, but also an excellent Retriever. These characteristics were passed on to the Golden Retriever. He bred the descendants of Nous and the Tweed Water Spaniel with wavy and flat-coated Retrievers and a Red Setter. The result was the direct ancestor of the Golden Retriever we know today. | ||
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| Standard of the Golden Retriever | ||
A little of the Bullmastiff |
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| The Bullmastiff is a relatively new breed that developed in England in the 19th century. English gamekeepers who had problems with poachers needed an aggressive dog capable of overpowering a man and keeping him pinned down. English Mastiffs had the size but not the energy or aggression, and English Bulldogs had the tenacity but not the size. Intentional cross-breeding of the English Mastiff and the English Bulldog gave rise to the modern-day Bullmastiff, which isn't as big as its Mastiff ancestors, but is strong and fast enough to knock a man down. As poaching declined in England, the Bullmastiff turned to guarding and, in the 20th century, the Bullmastiff became a recognized breed. The American Kennel Club recognized the first Bullmastiff, named Fascination of Felons Fear in 1934. | ||
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| Standard of the Bullmastiff |
Appearance of the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever |
| The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever is a hybrid between the Bullmastiff and the Golden Retriever, and can resemble either parent breed depending on dominant appearance. They are large dogs that can weigh up to 50 kilos or more, with a robust, muscular build. If the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever leans more towards the Bullmastiff parent, it will have a square-shaped head and a short, broad muzzle. The coat may be short and dense, with a strong skin fold, like the Bullmastiff. However, if the coat resembles the Golden Retriever, it will be longer with more feathering around the ears, tail and legs. If the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever leans more towards the Golden Retriever, its head will be round on top and its muzzle longer. A Golden Bullmastiff Retriever's ears lie back and the eyes are light to dark brown and oval-shaped. |
Temperament of the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever |
| The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever is a low-to-medium-energy, family-loving hybrid. Unlike the friendly Golden Retriever, the Bullmastiff parent makes this mix slightly wary of strangers and protective of its family. The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever can be a good watchdog, but don't expect much vocalization from this hybrid. The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever is patient and very protective of children. However, this large breed and may not be well suited to living with very young children who may not know how to interact safely. The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever adapts well to sharing space with other dogs. This hybrid can live with cats but needs early socialization to live in harmony. The Golden Retriever parent is always impatient, while the Bullmastiff can be slightly stubborn, making this hybrid more difficult to train and not suitable for novice dog owners. |
Needs and activities of the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever |
| The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever is a hybrid of two breeds with different energy requirements. The Golden Retriever, often considered the mellow parent in a hybrid mix, seems to have more energy and a greater need for exercise than the Bullmastiff. The Golden Bullmastiff Retriever needs up to an hour's exercise a day, but this can be spread over the whole day with occasional walks. Your dog should also avoid exercising after eating or drinking. If your Golden Bullmastiff Retriever gets all his exercise, he can adapt to city and apartment life, despite his large size. As far as climates are concerned, this big dog likes it a little cooler, but will adapt to non-extreme conditions. |
Maintenance of the Golden Bullmastiff Retriever |
| The Golden Bullmastiff is not a hypoallergenic dog and can shed moderately. Twice-weekly brushing will help remove dead and loose hairs and keep your Golden Bullmastiff Retriever's coat healthy. Although this hybrid doesn't shed much, it does drool a lot. The Bullmastiff has a large mouth and a tongue that gasps and drools almost constantly. Hybrids are not prone to dental disease, but regular brushing and cleaning of the teeth and gums will help prevent bad breath. Frequent nail trimming is also suggested for your Golden Bullmastiff Retriever, who doesn't often come into contact with hard surfaces that naturally wear down nails. |
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