If you would still like more information on the Bullmastiff, breed publications are a good place to begin. While there has not been a tremendous amount of literature published on the Bullmastiff, the following suggestions should get you started.

Information & ABA Bullmastiff Handbook
Chris Rasmussen
2717 Sheraton St.
Wheaton, Maryland 20906
Email: chr15ras@aol.com

The Bullmastiff Bulletin
Nicole Parker
1063 Babineaux Road
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517
(317) 507-3992
Email: ababulletin@yahoo.com
Email: sthwndbuls@aol.com

The Bullmastiff Annual
Hoflin Publications
4401 Zephr Street
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033

The Bullmastiff - Clifford Hubbard
Nimrod Press

The Mastiff and Bullmastiff Handbook - Douglas Oliff
Howell Book House, Inc.

The Bullmastiff Fancier's Manual - Bill Walkey
Coast Arts Publishing

Bullmastiffs - Mary Prescott
TFH Publications

Bullmastiffs Today - Lyn Pratt
Howell

Bringing Up a Bullmastiff Puppy
Mona Lindau-Webb
11943 S. Holt Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90034
Email: tikiwiki@mindspring.com

Pictured: Ch. HappyLegs Walks on Waters, aka "Jessie"

 

Every breeder of bullmastiffs has a different philosophy about the breed and about breeding dogs. It is important that you select a breeder that you feel comfortable with, who serves as a mentor, and who has the knowledge and experience to answer your questions and help you with problems for the life of your dog. There are many reputable bullmastiff breeders today as well as some whose motives are questionable. While we do not personally know all of the bullmastiff breeders, nor can we offer an honest assessment of many of them, what follows is a list of some those we are familiar with and who we feel have the best interest of the breed at heart. Not all have websites; for those who do not, we have provided an email link. We strongly recommend that you visit other Bullmastiff breeders on the web, to compare dogs and information so that you can make an intelligent, informed decision when picking a pup.

Anthracite (website) Pennsylvania

Arrowhead (email) Florida

Banstock (website) Connecticut

Bastion (website) Indiana

Beowulf (email) Georgia

Burnham (website) Ohio

Cohutta (email) Georgia

Leatherneck (website) Indiana

Noland (website) Michigan

Patriot (website) Florida

Raven (website) upstate NY

Regency (website) Ohio

Tauralan (email) California

Thunderboldt (email) Missouri

Waters (website) Illinois

Pictured: Ch. HappyLegs Rin Tin Lizzie.

 

 

The Internet is a good source of information on the Bullmastiff. Here are a few articles we have found to be especially helpful to those new to the breed.

Bullmastiff Information

Hoflin Breed Information

More Bullmastiff Information

The Large Dog and Children

Bullmastiffs. What's Good About Them. What's Bad About Them.

The Public and Private Image of the Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff Breed Information

ABA Bullmastiff Information Packet (PDF file)

15 Tips for Taming Your Dog

 

 

Pictured: Ch. Leatherneck Wannabe HappyLegs, aka "Samantha."

 

Perhaps the best place to learn about a breed is through a regional or national breed club. Within these organizations you will find individuals with various degrees of experience with the bullmastiff, who will be happy to share their knowledge with you. Many of the regional breed clubs have informal meetings and matches in which you can socialize your puppies and talk dogs. If you are unable to locate a breed club near you, contact the ABA for information on bullmastiff fanciers in your area.

American Bullmastiff Association
Secretary: Lindy White
2061 Henderson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Email: tryumphe@comcast.net

Bullmastiffs of Northern California
Secretary: Karen Carsner
Email: Shaytess4u@aol.com

California Bullmastiff Fanciers
Secretary: Gail Parker
33388 Millpond Drive
Wildomar, CA 92595
Email: balibree@aol.com

Cascade Northwest Bullmastiff Club
Secretary: BarbLong
Elma, WA
Email: barberic2@centurytel.net
http://www.bullmastiffnw.com

Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club
Secretary: John Little
1138 Boone Avenue
Roslyn, PA 19001
(215) 481-0343

Great Lakes Bullmastiff Association
Secretary: Chris Lezotte
6283 Hellner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: happylegs@provide.net
http://glbawebsite.googlepages.com/index.htm

Greater Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Society
Secretary: Christine Kling
842 Welsh Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Email: crissk1@aol.com

Greater New York Bullmastiff Fanciers
Secretary: Heather Silva
Email: lumpabul@aol.com

Heart of America Bullmastiff Fanciers
Secretary: Izetta Wright
215 St. and 69 Hwy.
Bucyrus, KS 66099
Email: ilan@birch.net

Midwest Bullmastiff Fanciers
Secretary: Elizabeth Falk
501 Glenwood
McHenry, IL 60050
Email: darlingbmf@aol.com

Pacific Northwest Bullmastiff Fanciers
Secretary: Barbara-Brooks Worrell
16045 SE 296th Street
Kent, WA 98042
Email: bbrooks_worrell@hotmail.com
http://www.pnbf.org

Piedmont Bullmastiff Club of Greater Washington DC
Secretary: Mai Conaway
Email: hconaway@blazenet.net
http://pdmtbmf.dezines.com

Southeast Bullmastiff Association
Secretary: Karen Cole
Email: ELOCDOGS@aol.com

Southwest Bullmastiff Club
Secretary: Vickie Miller
(817) 465-6331
Email: azarbmf@atti.com

Pictured: Ch. HappyLegs Wisenheimer, aka "Hymie."

 

 

We hope you've enjoyed learning a little about bullmastiffs in general, and HappyLegs Bullmastiffs in particular. Here are a few more links regarding purebred dogs and bullmastiffs that you may enjoy visiting. Thanks for stopping by!

American Bullmastiff Association

American Kennel Club

Bullmastiff Rescue Information

Westminster Kennel Club

Bullmastiff Fanciers of Canada

Detroit Kennel Club

Ann Arbor Kennel Club

Morris Animal Foundation

MB-F Dog Shows

Pictured: Ch. HappyLegs Twenty Mule Team, aka "Norm."