Club Information

03/10/08

As a Society we are dedicated to the health, welfare and well being of all Bullmastiffs and their preservation in accordance with the English Kennel Club Bullmastiff Breed Standard

Breed Profile
Powerful, active, reliable, alert and faithful ...... so this is the Bullmastiff as described in the Breed Standard. Just talk to anyone who has owned a Bullmastiff in the past, or who shares their home with one now, and most will tell you that no other breed of dog is quite the same. What is it that makes the breed unique?
They have an unquestioning devotion to all they consider to be within the family. They are hopelessly affectionate, and love nothing more than to be allowed to curl up in a comfortable spot in the heart of the home. They have a facial expression for every occasion, and most owners can read their Bullmastiff with great accuracy. They have terrific presence, few people can walk past a Bullmastiff without stopping to admire this splendid animal.
If the Bullmastiff is so special, so wonderful in the home and a dog to be proud of why don't more people own them?
Badly placed the Bullmastiff can become something resembling an out of control bulldozer! This is a guarding breed; they are extremely strong, often stubborn and require good training and socialisation from the start. They were not designed to be especially friendly with other dogs, take a look at the original job they were bred to do, and how they were bred to do it.
All those who have a true passion for the Bullmastiff and truly care about its future will ensure that puppies are matched to owners who will understand and recognise the breeds great virtues and forgive their natural bullish tendencies.
If you are thinking about buying your first Bullmastiff, carefully research all aspects of the breed and ensure that your own character and lifestyle are in sympathy with that of the Bullmastiff. Please be honest with yourself. Bullmastiffs are highly sensitive and re-homing a loving member of the family because the puppy was bought on impulse will be devastating for you but far worse for the innocent dog.
Committee
Our Committee consists of very experienced dog owners in both Bullmastiffs and other breeds, they are always happy to help and advise their contact details are on the Contacts page. However you MUST consult a veterinary surgeon immediately for any medical problems other than very minor first aid. Any of our Committee would be more than happy to explain the rudiments of preparing and exhibiting your Bullmastiff at shows.
Club Events
We organise and run three shows annually. A Championship show held in May, this is your chance to qualify for Crufts! Then two open shows one held at the end of January and one held at the beginning of September. These are ideal environments for both you and your Bullmastiff to sample the show scene without too much pressure. As a Club we welcome and encourage new members. During the summer we arrange pic-nics at most of the other out door shows, we welcome everyone so you need never feel left out!
Objectives of the Society

Object 1 - Promote the breeding, owning and well being of the Bullmastiff.
Object 2 - Adopt and publish the description of the Standard and urge adoption of this Standard by all breeders and judges.
Object 3 - Undertake the guaranteeing of Bullmastiff breed classes at shows and promote and support such classes within the area of the Society.
Object 4 - Assist Members and the Breed, in every way compatible with their interests.

This site was last updated 10/03/08