The Bullmastiff Today

by Lyn Pratt

Book Overview

In a rare look at this powerful, courageous breed created to combine the best qualities of the Bulldog and the Mastiff, readers are treated to a history with emphasis almost wholly on utilitarian... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087605064X
• ISBN13: 9780876050644
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A BLOODY GOOD READ

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BULLMASTIFF,READ THE BOOK FIRST AS LYN PRATT IS A VERY KNOLEGABLE BREEDER AND GOOD JUDGE IT,S A BOOK YOU CANT PUT DOWN UTILL YOU READ IT FROM COVER TO COVER

A book that contains all the knowledge for any fancier

Lyn's work spans years and years of work the value of which is often missed by novices. When you learn to walk, you first must crawl. If a person reads this book as a foundation of the Bullmastiff breed, s/he will be able to hold his/her head up with the best. If you don't you will forever be stumbling through the halls of Bullmastiff fame. The building blocks are here in her book, enjoy them and the years of work Lyn has put in to attain this knowledge, you'll always be glad you listened to Lyn, I am, she has always been my Mentor - thank you Lyn!

Excellent manual for the first-time Bullmastiff owner

This book is a "must buy" for your library if you own a Bullmastiff. The author presents significant details about Bullmastiffs that are helpful to all owners, especially first-time owners. Ms. Pratt provides details on many questions and concerns owners have about Bullmastiffs including the Bullmastiff's origins, character, training, care, & choosing a puppy and how to care for it. The author then explains the breed's standards (both U.S. and International,) explains and gives suggestions on "showing" the bullmastiff in conformation shows, and provides detailed drawings and explanations of "faults" that one must look for in the breed. She follows up with chapters concerning breeding and rearing, along with proving pictures of Bullmastiff Champions throughout the world including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Spain, & France. I found this book a great source of information in choosing our bullmastiff and caring for it. The book was easy to read, and once you started reading it, was difficult to put down.