Bullmastiff

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A red bullmastiff

The Bullmastiff is a breed of dog. It started in 19th-century England. It is a mixture of a bulldog and a mastiff. It has a short tan, reddish-brown coat with black on the face and ears.

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It stands 24–27 inches (61–69 cm) and weighs 100–130 pounds (45–59 kg). Bullmastiffs were originally used to discourage poaching and are now also used by police and as guard dogs.[1]

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  1. "Mastiff". Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved 2010-08-22.