斗牛獒
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is an English breed of dog of mastiff type and large size, with a solid build and a short muzzle. It was developed as a guard dog in the nineteenth century by cross-breeding the English Mastiff with the now-extinct Old English Bulldog. It was recognised as a breed by The Kennel Club in 1924.
简介暂为英文公开资料摘要,后续将逐步整理为手册口吻。
英國鬥牛獒（Bullmastiff）是一種狗，屬於獒犬類型，體型龐大，結構結實，吻部短。牠是在十九世紀透過將英國獒犬與現已滅絕的古代英國鬥牛犬進行雜交培育而成，作為一種護衛犬。牠於 1924 年被育犬協會 (英國)認可為一個品種。
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🌿健康
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 10.2 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds. Health concerns within the breed include hip and elbow dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, bloat, and cancer, with a relatively high incidence of lymphoma and mast cell tumours. Bullmastiffs are prone to certain hereditary diseases, including: Hip dysplasia, affecting 24.5% of individuals Elbow dysplasia, affecting 13.8% of individuals, Entropion, hypothyroidism affecting 2.8% of individuals, Lymphoma An autosomal dominant form of progressive retinal atr
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The Bullmastiff is a large dog. Bitches stand some 61–66 cm at the withers, and usually weigh 41–50 kg ; on average, dogs stand about 3 cm taller and weigh 9 kg more. The coat may be fawn, red, or brindle, in any shade; some limited white marking on the chest is allowed. The muzzle is black, becoming paler towards the eyes. The Bullmastiff is brachycephalic, flat-faced and short-muzzled, but this does not affect its breathing. [ failed verification ]
📜源流
The origins of the Bullmastiff are unclear. In the 18th century, in some regions of England, the English Mastiff and Old English Bulldog were commonly inter-bred to produce dogs suitable for guarding people and their property. By the beginning of the 20th century, this cross-breed was in widespread use as an aid to gamekeepers in the control of poaching. They were bred for strength, size and speed using a cross of the tough, heavy and aggressive 19th century bulldog with the large, strong, less aggressive mastiff. As a result, the Bullmastiff is known as the Gamekeeper's Night Dog. The Bullmas