Bullmastiff s are a very tolerant, gentle and docile breed, that adores and protects his or her family. They have proven themselves beyond our expectations.

Children should be taught to respect dogs, dogs are not a toy, nor can they be compared to a human. Although we love them as family, they're still animals. I like what Ceasar Millan has to say about this. Dogs are NOT human and when we quit trying to make them human both dog and human can have a better relationship.

NEVER leave a child unsupervised with a bullmastiff or any dog for that matter, as a child can be cruel and without intention your bullmastiff may snap back in self defense. I tell people "Protect you dog from the children!" We have noticed with bullmastiffs that if they have had enough they will simply move away, this is your cue to tell your child that your dog would like a bit of peace an quiet. If you bullie goes to crate for some peace do NOT allow children to crawl in crate with them. Allow your bullie some peace and quiet. I have found when small children are running and screaming, as little girls will do, the bullmastiff doesn't know what to do so they retreat to their crate. Leave them alone there. Bullmastiffs love human companionship and affection, you will often find that a bullmastiff will become really excited when they see children, caution is required due to the size of the bullmastiff. Your bullmastiff may unintentionally knock over toddlers or because of thier large wagging tails accidentally whip a child's face or legs which can be painful.

Never allow a bullmastiff to play bite with children, this is asking for trouble later!! "Play" biting should never be encouraged by children. Here is great web site that speaks to the Three Leasons Every Bullmastiff should know. Rough play and chasing games are a NO NO! Bad idea when your adult bullmastiff who's average weight can reach 125 plus pounds chases children in return. Instead enforce good play, throwing a ball for them to chase (bullmastiff rarely fetch, they are NOT retrievers. They feel like if you throw the ball you must want it over there so they will leave it where you throw it) , hide and seek, going for walks or simply relaxing and giving the bullmastiff a good rub and a scratch. (Bullmastiffs love their bellies rubbed )

It is also very rewarding for a child to learn and teach the basic's of obedience, this also provides a great opportunity for your child to bond with your bullmastiff . There are many low fee basic obedience schools within all states, this also provides a great opportunity for your bullmastiff to socialize with other dogs and people.

DON'T ALLOW CHILDREN TO :

Don't allow child to bother dog while he/she is eating! (do you want someone in your plate when you are hungry?)

Don't allow a child to disturb sleeping bullmastiff

Don't allow child to sneak up on or try and scare a bullmastiff.

Don't allow children to walk an adlult bullmastiff in public, a child does not have the strength to pull back a bullmastiff if such a need arises.

Don't allow a child to ride, annoy, pull tail or ears, tease, hit, pull, or jump on a bullmastiff.

Don't allow children in crate with bullmastiff (if bullie puts himself in crate leave them alone! they will come out when they are ready)

Here is another great web site that speaks to this issue.