Brazilian Bullmastiff
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| Other names | Brazilian Bandog Bull-mastiff brasileiro Redcapo Bandog | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Common nicknames | Canes Rustici | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Brazilian Bullmastiff (Portuguese: Bull-mastiff brasileiro) is a rare working dog breed developed in Brazil. Known for strength and courage, it is prized for its ability to guard properties and herd cattle.[1] The breed was developed by the zootechnician Fernando Xavier Chaves and by the agronomist Marcos Cortes Rondon Caporossi. The breed is recognized in Brazil by the SOBRACI.[2]
History[edit]
Breed development began in 1988, in the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil. The goal was to create a rustic and athletic breed to serve livestock breeders of the municipalities of Coronel Xavier Chaves, Cataguases, Grão Mogol and other neighboring municipalities in Minas Gerais. The breed needed to be resistant to prolonged working hours at high temperatures. They were created to herd cattle, hunt, fight off predators, and guard the family.
With this goal, the breeders primarily used Bullmastiffs, Dogue de Bordeaux, and the American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog and Rottweiler were also used in a smaller number, as well as a few American Pit Bull Terriers mixed with Tosa Inu, and Fila Brasileiros.[1]
Breed standard[edit]
As working dogs they are prized for power, agility, stamina, and intelligence. They should have obvious physical strength, a broad and deep chest, and an overall impression of power.[2] Males of this breed tend to be larger than the females.
The dog should be able to perform duties on a cattle ranch without extensive training. Brindle and black dogs are more desirable for guard work,[2] as they are less visible at night.
The ideal height is 60 cm.[2] The ideal weight is 50 kg.[2]
Characteristics[edit]
Brazilian Bullmastiffs are knows as dependable, easy to handle guard dogs and cattle dogs. They are able to herd cattle as well as protect them from predators. They are fiercely protective of family and can bring a man to the ground if necessary.
Temperament[edit]
They should be docile with familiar people, and submissive to their masters. While they are often friendly towards other animals, including dogs, they are natural guardians and can become tenaciously protective when provoked or commanded. Brazilian Bullmastiffs can grow especially close to children, however, when their owners are not present they are often regarded as dogs of "few friends."[2]
Size[edit]
Standard height is between 65 – 75 cm for males, and 55 – 65 cm for females. Weight should be 50 – 60 kg for males, and 35 – 50 kg for females.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 (in Portuguese) Cães & Cia, Brasil: Editora Forix, 2010, mensal, Edição nº 378, ISSN 1413-3040, reportagem especial: novas raças brasileiras
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 SOBRACI - Breed standard Archived 2019-04-01 at the Wayback Machine(in Portuguese)
External links[edit]
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- Brazilian Bullmastiff Club of Brazil (BCB) (in Portuguese)
- Molosser Dogs - Brazilian Bullmastiff
- Official breeders list - Brazilian Bullmastiff Club of Brazil (in Portuguese)
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