3squaremeals Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid89/p05bd824748f21e9a0f5f5ddbff24fb47/fa8cd59b.jpg.orig.jpg'> http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid89/paf89137d8724ba5671e4bdde76f42985/fa8cd594.jpg'> http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid89/p6b588e8ad8581d4f2da0ce9617ee716d/fa8cd592.jpg'> Pronunciation American Bandogge Mastiff Description The word "Bandogge" is the generic name for any Bulldog Type Mastiff breed. The Bandogge has a very prominent musculature and an angulation that gives the dog a very athletic and agile look. Most are black brindle but others colors include black, blue, red, and tawny. Temperament The Bandogge is an extremely intelligent dog. Confident and very docile. Like all mastiffs, they should have an owner who is fairly dormant. Although not bred as fighting dogs, they are on the whole very dog aggressive, making them not a good choice for first time dog owners, as well as those who have not owned a dog-aggressive dog in the past. Some people, mainly on the East Coast, still use this dog as a fighting dog. Luckily, there are more folks breeding these dogs for protection than for combat. As a protection dog, they are as a whole excellent. They have a great deal of drive and are very tractable. The only temperament draw-back to protection work is their unwillingness to perform the "bark" portion of the "bark and hold". As they are borne of fighting extraction, most dogs from this lineage do not bark as a warning, this is typically a difficult task. The American Bandogge is a breed that loves attention. They are very loyal and do not like to be left alone. Some, when left alone, will howl the entire time their owner is gone. They are happy to receive any attention and gladly accept whatever you give them. They prefer to be with their owners and live to please and protect them. Loving their families and protecting their domain. Bandogge can get along with other animals if they are raised with them including kittens, cats, and other dogs, but can they be aggressive with animals they haven't been socialized with. They will protect themselves and their families to the end. Confident and very obedient, they are excellent with children. Bandogge seem to have a sense of when to be gentle. They are excellent family members as well as an intruder's worst nightmare. They are said to be "The Silent Peacekeepers". This breed may drool and slobber. Height, Weight Weight: Males 100 -140 pounds (45-63 kg.) Weight: Females about 85 pounds (38 kg.) and up. Height Males 25-29 inches (63-73 cm.) Females tend to be smaller. Health Problems - Living Conditions The Bandog will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will do. This breed likes to be with it owner and would not enjoy life in a kennel. Exercise American Bandogge need a great deal of exercise. Life Expectancy About 10 years. Grooming These giant, short-haired dogs are easy to groom. Remove loose, dead hair with a rubber brush. This breed is an average shedder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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