Big dog

[aaron]

http://www.jonco48.com/blog/guard_20dog.jpg

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[dyates]

Okay, that's unnatural and extremely scary.

[Maggie-Doodle]

A child or older adult wouldn't have a chance with that big ass dog if he got to messin with them..one chomp and they would be gone! The girl would need logging chain for a leash! :ohnoes:

[Honey]

My son was on a mission trip up in Tenn and the homeowners had big dogs for protection because of the high crime area they were living in. They had a dog named felony and this dog was chained to a tree and had a big padlock around his neck. The dog wanted to eat everyone there. My son said, "Why they worried about chaining the dog to the tree with that big chain? It is obvious the dog is going to pull the tree up by the roots any minute now." My son choose that day to be a roofer.

[threekidspa]

holy cow!

or moose, or horse, or whatever it is....

[pooker]

OMG I wanna ride it.

[Kitty]

A child or older adult wouldn't have a chance with that big ass dog if he got to messin with them..one chomp and they would be gone! The girl would need logging chain for a leash! :ohnoes:

Not to mention a big pooper scooper.

[RGDoherty]

That dog is an overweight Bullmastiff......They aren't biters.....

http://www.geocities.com/robertgdoherty/photos/chap10.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/robertgdoherty/photos/chap06.jpg

That was my bully as a puppy.

[OLDLADY]

And he's a handsome young man I might add.

[RGDoherty]

<CENTER>THE BULLMASTIFF


THE GAMEKEEPER'S NIGHT DOG


</CENTER>"Mr. Burton of Thorneywood Kennels brought to the show one night a dog (not for competition) and offered one pound to any person who could escape from the securely muzzled dog. One of the spectators who had experience with dogs volunteered and amused a large assembly of sportsmen and keepers who had gathered there. The man was given a long start, and the muzzled dog slipped after him. The animal caught him immediately and knocked him down with the first spring.



"The latter tried bravely to hold his own, but was floored every time he got to his feet, ultimately being kept to the ground until the owner of the dog released him. the man had three rounds with the powerful canine, but was beaten each time and was unable to escape."

This story of a man vs. dog contest appeared in The Field on August 20, 1901.

The "night dog" referred to is, of course, the Bullmastiff, the only British breed ever specifically produced for guard duties and from two of the oldest, purest and bravest breeds. Technically created in modern times, it existed for centuries in the form of the lighter Mastiff when used as a hunting dog, and then the bigger, faster Bulldog when used for bull-baiting. It can be argued that the Bullmastiff is a truer descendant of the original Bulldog than the modem breed of that very name.
Not recognized by the Kennel Club as a breed until 1924--but used previously by gamekeepers--these dogs have the Mastiff instinct to pin rather than to bite, and to attack a man and throw him to the ground every time he tries to get to his feet--without ever using their teeth to savage him.


Mr. S. S.Moseley, from his Farcroft kennels, stabilized the modern breed after many previous trial crosses of Bulldog and Mastiff.

What was being sought was a "gamekeeper's dog". Just as the poacher needed his "Lurcher" to locate, chase, kill and retrieve game silently and slickly, so the game-keeper required a powerful, well-disciplined dog to find, seize and detain the poacher. This was not a task for a light, nervous, noisy, fidgety, ill-disciplined dog, but for the strong, silent type, able on command to knock down then hold down a young, healthy man.

The requirement decided, the end product was then designed for the purpose in mind. Undoubtedly, more than two components were involved, the Great Dane and the yellow Labrador type of gun dog, which was beginning to emerge about that time, being likely ingredients. But in essence it was a cross between the Bulldog--tough, tenacious, fuss less, brave and with silent self-reliance- and the Mastiff--immensely powerful, trustworthy, fearsome in appearance but stable by nature, loyal and brave, which produced the Bullmastiff--27 inches at the withers, some ten stones of muscular guard dog.

From these carefully selected ancestors -- specifically purpose bred -- came a strapping, fearless, superbly proportioned, imposing-looking animal, combining the massiveness and sheer pugnacity of appearance of the age-old beautifully natured Mastiff breed, with the famed courage and proven endurance of the renowned Bulldog.

These two famous breeds gave the modern Bullmastiff three priceless qualities, ideal in combination for a guard dog; superb temperament --even tempered, level headed, magnanimous and never excitable; a silent, steadfast, almost arrogant bearing; and most importantly, the instinct to pin the quarry rather than to bite. The powerful Bullmastiff doesn’t savage its target or "worry" the arm of the standing "wanted" man. He has all the necessary strength to use his inherited impulse to pin his victim to the floor or a wall. But before the action even begins, there is the considerable deterrent value of the Bullmastiffs sheer physical size, pugnacious, black masked face and his impressive, almost regally impassive composure. He really looks the part.

Capable of quite astounding speed off the mark, immensely strong and --although large and heavy-- an essentially active dog, the Bullmastiff has superb self-reliance. He stands as if he owns the ground he stands on, looks you in the eye as an equal and yields to no one. Don't expect to win subservience from this breed, easily. However, gain the confidence of one, together with his respect, and you have the best guard-companion of all dogs.

Not to be chained up in the backyard or confined to a small run, the Bullmastiff must be made a member of the household and ideally taken to a training class to get used to other dogs. Well-trained from young puppyhood, they are the most trustworthy. With his keen hard expression and well-arched neck, a young Bullmastiff is very proud and full of himself. This admirable self-assurance has to be utilized to good effect by firm, consistent training.

This formidable dog is well-behaved with children, never loses his temper and tolerates endless teasing. He is responsive to training, intelligent and faithful by nature. The Bullmastiff is now used mainly by discerning private owners as companion/guard.

The Bullmastiff seldom barks. That great, powerful head with the ferocious, scowling, black mask and the lasting impression of physical power, make the Bullmastiff a formidable, commanding figure for any wrongdoer to confront.

A loyal, faithful, even-tempered, noble breed, Bullmastiffs make superb companion-guards and do not have that restless energy which demands a vast amount of exercise.

When all is said and done about the various breeds available as guard dogs, the Bullmastiff is the professional. He was bred for the part. After all, who would employ a shepherd as a night watchman when a security guard is available? And which would you prefer to be guarded by, a lion or a wolf? The Bullmastiff is the lion of the dog world. He is massive, arrogant, powerful and brave--a truly underrated, undervalued king among dogs.

[pinkytuscadero]

My youngest son got bit yesterday by a dog. He has been to the owners house several times and she always tells him not to run from the dogs. (He was with my hubby) They arrived and walked into the back yard, they all started running towards him and he took off. One of the 5 dogs tore his shirt and bit his calf. The calf has a big tooth mark and bruising.

What aggravates me the most is that the dog bit another kid on July 4th and it was the kid's fault then. :smt009

Don't worry, he won't go back over there.

[RGDoherty]

Man I hate that Pinky.......That's one reason why the Bully is my breed of choice......they are GREAT with Kids and don't bite. When they are puppies as all puppies want to play bite, you have to grab their throat and make your correction sound when they mouth......They get the idea. You're the boss and you're the only one allowed to bite (the grab is a bite to them).

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Good Gracious, Pinky....that wasn't in our neighborhood, was it?

[pinkytuscadero]

Scarlett,

Yes, I'm afraid so.

Pinky

[dyates]

That dog is an overweight Bullmastiff......They aren't biters.....


It's an animal...it will bite.

[eyescene]

I always wanted a bull mastiff but was just too scared of there size!! Now I know they can get large....tooo large for me.