Bullmastiff.
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Bullmastiff. Bullmastiff, a breed of working guard dog, the result of a 19th-century cross between the mastiff and the bulldog. The bullmastiff was originally bred and trained to protect large English estates from poachers. For this work a less visible coat of a dark brindle color was preferred; light fawn coloring is now acceptable. The hair is short and dense, enabling the breed to live in warm climates and out in the open in rough weather. Possessing great strength and endurance, it is fearless but docile. The skull is square, with V-shaped ears close to the cheeks. The compact body has a wide, deep chest and muscular neck and hindquarters. Bullmastiffs stand 61 to 69 cm (24 to 27 in) and weigh 45 to 59 kg (100 to 130 lb). Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.