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Truman is one big boy! A Bull Mastiff puppy, we expect that he will be well over 100 pounds when he is full grown. He was rescued by a friend of Judy's who got him from his owner. And why? Oh, the guy thought there might be something wrong with his hips, didn't want to take him to the vet so was going to DROWN HIM!!!! I ask you, what is wrong with some people???? Poor little (well, not-so-little) Truman was scared to death when we got him. We "hid" in an extra large crate, even scared of the camera. I am sure that he is going to come around in no time at all (yes, I'm trying to talk my husband into letting us foster him ~ so sweet). We will get his hips checked out by our vet and neutered, hopefully ready for his forever home by the beginning of the new year.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Bullmastiff is a devoted, alert guard dog, with a good-natured temperament, though he tends to be willful. Docile unless provoked, he is fearless and protective, yet affectionate. Although unlikely to attack, it will catch an intruder, knock him down and hold him. At the same time, it is tolerant of children. Intelligent, even-tempered, calm and loyal. These dogs crave human attention. The Bullmastiff is an extremely powerful dog and needs a firm master. They should be thoroughly obedience trained for safety, and should be taught not to pull on the leash. Be sure to socialize extensively with both people and other dogs at an early age. Bullmastiffs can be aggressive with other dogs and are reserved with strangers. They may be okay with other pets if raised with them from puppyhood. The Bullmastiff is a more aggressive breed than the Mastiff. He tends to drool and snore. Puppies may seem uncoordinated. These dogs are very sensitive to the tone of your voice. It is not a difficult dog but does require a handler who can assert his authority. The Bullmastiff should never be banished to a kennel. This breed tends to drool and slobber.
Bullmastiffs will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will do. They can not tolerate extremes of temperatures. These dogs tend to be lazy so provide regular, moderate exercise. Be sure to exercise and not overfeed him, as he tends to put on weight. These dogs tend to bloat. It is a good idea to feed them two or three small meals a day instead of one large meal.
The short-haired, slightly rough coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and shampoo only when necessary. There is little shedding with this breed. Check the feet regularly because they carry a lot of weight, and trim the nails. They have a life expectancy of 10 years.