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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.
Appearance
[change | change source]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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