1. Essential Breed Characteristics: Heavily weigh these deviations:
Bullmastiff at a Glance
Bullmastiff at a Glance
Ideal Dog Head
Essential Breed Characteristics:
Heavily weigh these deviations:
Nearly square / body compact
Back level
Slight arch over loin
Powerful / substantial
Moderate matching angles
Reach and drive indicate maximum use of dog’s moderate angulation
Ribs well sprung
Head as pictured: Cube on Cube
Fearless and confident
Long back / long loin: Long is Wrong!
Rectangular in appearance
Short legs
Overangulated rear / straight stifles
Straight / stuffy shoulders
Snipey / long muzzle
Wry bite / grossly undershot / overshot
Cow hocks / splayed feet
Overly aggressive / seriously timid
Showmanship should not override breed correctness