First Time Dog owner wanting a Bullmastiff

[MiniBK]

Hi all.

We want our first family dog and I've done so much reading and come to the Bullmastiff as the choice that best suits us. From its size, level of exercise, how it's with children as well as other things.

I am looking to purchase the bullmastiff as a puppy from a reputable breeder in the UK. I will be enrolling in training and obedience classes at the earliest possible time.

I'm married 42 with three kids 12, 10 and 8.

I've read a lot of mixed messages about getting a bullmastiff as a first dog. But I think the ones that have adviced me against have never owned one themselves. So I thought I would ask here where I'll have a more hands opinion from people with experience.

Am I crazy?



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[teodora]

I guess it depends on the time and commitment to raise the dog properly. I can't even remember when I had my first dog - we had big dogs all the time but a mastiff is a different animal imo.

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[angelbears]

I think you will be fine if you follow through with training and work on it at home too. A lot of people think that you can just take them to a class for an hour a week and you will have a trained dog. NO, you have to come home and put time in. Just like with kids, some are easy and some are a little strong headed. The strong headed ones, you have to put more time training them. Bullmastiffs are strong and if you don't stay consistent with training things can get out of hand. You don't want a 100 plus pound dog growling and jumping on you or your children.

Even though your children are older, you also have to train them on the do's and don'ts of living with a dog. If you let them get away with aggravating the dog that might come back to haunt you. Good luck!

 

[MiniBK]

I work from home and will be continuing the training at home too. The kids will be involved throughout too.

I believe my kids are respectful of people and see them treating the dog with no difference. They are looking for a buddy to look after in all this.

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[Joao M]

I answered in your other thread (in the BM forum)

 

[Harrygto]

welcome good luck in your hunt