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Bullmastiff Discussions & Pictures / Temprement change in my Bullmastiff
« on: July 15, 2005, 11:57:43 am »
Hello all...
This is my first visit to your board and I'm looking for info regarding my Bullmastiff's change in temperment. Until two years of age he was the most loveable brute you could imagine. Wanted to be hugged by anyone and everyone. Loved children especially. He has never been mistreated by anyone and is in excellent health. In the past few months he has begun snarling and lunging at adults and children alike and although he could have bitten them, he hasn't. He remains loving and loyal to my girlfriend and me but has become very grouchy with almost everyone else. He has lived in the house since he was ten weeks old and not penned or chained outside.
I love this dog with my heart and soul but I fear some day he will bite someone and the responsibility and liability ane becoming overwhelming. Does anyone know if this is a common trait in the breed and/or if it can be changed? Any help will be appreciated.
This is my first visit to your board and I'm looking for info regarding my Bullmastiff's change in temperment. Until two years of age he was the most loveable brute you could imagine. Wanted to be hugged by anyone and everyone. Loved children especially. He has never been mistreated by anyone and is in excellent health. In the past few months he has begun snarling and lunging at adults and children alike and although he could have bitten them, he hasn't. He remains loving and loyal to my girlfriend and me but has become very grouchy with almost everyone else. He has lived in the house since he was ten weeks old and not penned or chained outside.
I love this dog with my heart and soul but I fear some day he will bite someone and the responsibility and liability ane becoming overwhelming. Does anyone know if this is a common trait in the breed and/or if it can be changed? Any help will be appreciated.