Health issues: The Bullmastiff dog breed is prone to hip dysplasia, cancer, tumours, eyelid problems, PRA and boils on the lip and bloat which will need meals in small portions throughout the day. It's very important to make sure your Bullmastiff is up to date on all vaccinations and heart worm preventatives. The Bullmastiff is prone to weight gain if overfed.

Grooming: The Bullmastiff dog breed is easy to groom, due to short hair, brushing and combing is all that is required. This breed sheds little. Bath only when necessary. Care of the dogs paws is required due to the weight they carry.

Living conditions: The Bullmastiff dog breed will do fine in an apartment providing, they have been exercised, which covers both physically and mentally stimulation. A small garden will be fine for this breed. This dog craves human leadership, is even tempered, loyal and calm being even good with children. It is to be remembered this breed, as a particularly powerful and muscular dog needs a firm master, who is consistent with all the rules that are set for this breed.

High levels of obedience training, is seen as a must for this breed. This dog needs to learn not to pull on the lead, and the master always goes first. Socialization is also important so that this dog, from a very young age is enabled to get along with other pets and other dogs. This dog is sensitive to your voice, and this needs to be assertive in style, but not harsh. This is not a dog for the meek owner as a dog can become willful and possibly aggressive towards other dogs. You only need to be a good pack leader at all times.