This is not a Pit Bull. This is a Bullmastiff. The Bullmastiff originated in England in 1860. There was a problem of keeping large estates and game preserves free from the poachers at that time. The penalties for this crime were severe, therefore the poacher would rather shoot it out with the keeper hoping to escape rather than accept the punishment they would receive if caught. Safety for the gamekeeper was what made the Bullmastiff.

The gamekeepers decided to bring dogs in. They cared nothing for the look of the dog as long as it performed its needed tasks. At first they tried the Mastiff. They were courageous and powerful, but not fast enough or aggressive enough to do the job. Next they tried the Bulldog, which turned out to be too ferocious and not quite large enough to be suitable. They wanted fearless dogs that would attack upon command only. For this, they decided to cross the Mastiff and the Bulldog, which formed the Bullmastiff.

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