American Bandogge Mastiff

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The term Bandog (also known as Bandogge) originated around 1250-1300 in Middle England, referring to a mastiff type dog that was bound by a chain during the daytime and was released at night to guard against intruders. In 1570 Johannes Caius published a book in Latin which in 1576 was translated into English by Abraham Fleming under the name Of Englishe Dogges, in which he described Bandog as a vast, stubborn, eager dog of heavy body. Many people believe these dogs to be the perfect protection dog and working class guard dogs. Various programs have used American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, English Mastiff, and Neapolitan Mastiff crosses. A few programs have also used other bully type breeds as well as other mastiff type breeds. Regardless of which program a breeder selected, breeding dogs for guarding purposes requires selection of dogs suitable for that work.

Dogs were bred from strains that have the temperament and phenotype, to do home guardian or personal protection. The Bandog is a rugged dog, heavily boned and muscled, intimidating when seen and is ferocious when provoked. Bandogs of all types are strictly working dogs and should be a result of serious and dedicated planning, starting from careful selection of parent breeds and more importantly, appropriate representatives of those breeds, with the health and temperament testing being on the top of the list of priorities, while the uniformity in appearance is the last of the breeders' concerns. The intention in each case is to combine the courage and tenacity of an American Pit Bull Terrier with the large size and guarding instinct of a Mastiff.

The breed ideal is a broad skull, a strong muzzle that is medium to long muzzle depending on the strain, wide shoulder, a powerful chest, great agility, and overall an intelligent and very well controlled dog.

DNA sequencing has been confirmed that all dogs originated from the wolf ; however, the exact development of the original Bandogs still remains a mystery. Although it is impossible to say exactly how the Bandog originated, it is certain the original Bandogs were bred with a functional purpose, as were all working breeds, and for the Bandog this purpose revolved around guarding and protecting. Early incarnations of the Bandog probably had bloodlines from bull baiting dogs and the Guardian Mastiffs or the cross of both like the war dogs used in the Crusades.

William Harrison, in his description of England during 1586, first mentions the type in his statement, "Bandogge which is a huge dog, stubborn, uglier, eager, burthenouse of bodie, terrible and fearful to behold and often more fierce and fell than any Archadian or Corsican cur." It is assumed that the word "Bandogge" originated from the use of strong bonds and chains to secure the dogs.


In 1576, Dr. Caius states that, among others characteristics, the "Mastiff or Bandogge is serviceable against the fox and the badger, to drive wild and tame swine out of meadows, and pastures, to bite and take the bull by the ears, when occasion so required."


The Bandogs of old were strictly working dogs, often of various crosses and various sizes. Usually these dogs were coarse-haired hunters, fighters and property protectors without a strictly set type, developed from eastern shepherds and mastiffs crossed with western Bullenbeissers and hounds, with a few local bloodlines eventually being established as specific types in some regions, such as Britain, Spain, Germany, Poland and elsewhere in Europe.

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American Bandogge Mastiff

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American Bandogge Mastiff

Description:
The word "Bandogge" is the generic name for any Bulldog-type Mastiff breed. The Bandogge has a very prominent musculature and an angulation that gives the dog a very athletic and agile look. Most are black brindle but others colors include black, blue, red and tawny.

Temperament:
The Bandogge is an extremely intelligent dog. It is confident and very docile. Like all Mastiffs, they should have owners who are capable of staying dominant over the dogs. They are not usually recommended as good choices for first-time dog owners, because they need someone who truly understands canine instinct and how to properly communicate what it is you want from him. Although not bred as fighting dogs, if they are with a passive owner who does not know how to communicate aggression is not acceptable, they may become dog aggressive. Some people, mainly on the East Coast, still use this dog as a fighting dog. Luckily, there are more folks breeding these dogs for protection than for combat. As a protection dog, they are as a whole, excellent. They have a great deal of drive and are very tractable. The only temperament drawback to protection work is their unwillingness to perform the "bark" portion of the "bark and hold." As they are borne of fighting extraction, most dogs from this lineage do not bark as a warning; this is typically a difficult task. The American Bandogge is a breed that loves attention and thrives on leadership. If you are not this dog’s 100% pack leader and/or if you do not provide enough mental and physical exercise it will become very upset when left alone and will be hard to control. While they are happy to receive any attention and gladly accept whatever you give them, they absolutely need an owner who displays authority over them. They prefer to be with their owners and live to please and protect them, loving their families and protecting their domain. Bandogges can get along with other animals if they are raised with them, including kittens, cats and other dogs, but can be aggressive with animals they haven't been socialized with. They will protect themselves and their families to the end. Confident and very obedient, they are excellent with children. Bandogges seem to have a sense of when to be gentle. They are excellent family members as well as an intruder's worst nightmare. They are said to be "The Silent Peacekeepers." This breed may drool and slobber.

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American Bandogge Mastiff - other names used:

1- American Bulldog x Mastiff = American Bandogge.
2- American Bulldog x Mastiff = American Masti-Bull.
3- American Bulldog x Mastiff = MastiBull.
4- American Bulldog x Mastiff = American Mastiff.
5- American Pit Bull Terrier x Boerboel = Boerboel Pit.
6- American Pit Bull Terrier x Mastiff = American Bandogge Mastiff.
7- American Staffordshire Terrier x Mastiff = Amstiff.
8- Bandoggue Mastiff.

( I will be breeding Bull Boxers )

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American Bandogges

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In the Middle Ages, a bandogge was a guard dog, usually a type of mastiff, that was let loose at night to guard property. Contemporary breeders have attempted to recreate that dog. The American Bandogge is not a breed as the word is usually defined. He can be a cross between an American Pit Bull Terrier or American Bulldog and a Neapolitan Mastiff or a Mastiff. Some breeders take the offspring of one of those crosses and breed them together. American Bandogges have a big head, a large, muscular body, and a short coat that can be brindle, black, blue, red or fawn.

Traits, Personality and Behavior:
The American Bandogge is not the best choice for an inexperienced dog owner. He is large, strong, intelligent, active and protective. An American Bandogge needs a leader who can guide him with firmness and consistency and without using force or cruelty.

The American Bandogge has a protective personality and is suspicious of strangers, although affectionate with his own family. He can get along well with children and other pets if he is brought up with them, but he may be too large for families with toddlers.

Early, frequent socialization is essential. Purchase an American Bandogge puppy from a breeder who raises the pups in the home and ensures that they are exposed to many different household sights and sounds, as well as people, before they go off to their new homes. Continue socializing your American Bandogge throughout his life by taking him to puppy kindergarten class, visits to friends and neighbors, and outings to local shops and businesses. This is the only way he can learn to be discriminating, recognizing what is normal and what is truly a threat.

Begin training as soon as you bring your American Bandogge puppy home, while he is still at a manageable size. He is smart and trainable but has a mind of his own. A nothing-in-life-is-free program, requiring puppies to "work" for everything they get by performing a command before receiving meals, toys, treats or play, often works well with this breed. He also responds well to any type of positive reinforcement training using rewards such as praise, play and treats.

It's always a good idea to take an American Bandogge to puppy kindergarten followed by basic obedience class, especially if you are working with a trainer who understands the American Bandogge mindset.

The American Bandogge has a moderate activity level and needs a job to do, which can be anything from being your walking companion to daily training activities. Expect to walk him at least a mile daily, in addition to 20 minutes or so of training practice. If you're interested and talented at training, he can participate in such dog sports as agility, obedience and rally. American Bandogges can also have the potential to make great therapy dogs.

Always keep him on leash when you're walking him. The American Bandogge has a high prey drive and a territorial nature, so he needs a strong, solid fence at least six feet high to keep him on his own property. An underground electronic fence is never appropriate for this breed.

Like any dog, American Bandogge puppies are inveterate chewers and because of their size can do a whole lot of damage. Don't give them the run of the house until they've reached trustworthy maturity. And keep your American Bandogge puppy busy with training, play and socialization experiences. A bored American Bandogge is a destructive American Bandogge.

The American Bandogge should spend plenty of time with his family. Chaining an American Bandogge out in the yard and giving him little or no attention is not only cruel, it can also lead to aggression and destructive behavior

The American Bandogge has a smooth coat that sheds. Brush him at least once a week to remove dead hair and keep the skin and coat healthy. Clean the ears and trim the nails as needed, and bathe the American Bandogge on the rare occasions that he's dirty.

If your American Bandogge has facial wrinkles, it's important to keep them clean and dry. Wipe them out with a damp washcloth or baby wipe, dry the folds thoroughly, and apply baby powder or corn starch to help them stay dry. He may also do a little drooling, so be prepared to wipe his mouth after he eats or drinks.

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10 Things You Didn’t Know about the American Bandogge

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The American Bandogge can be a rather confusing term. This is because the term is sometimes used to refer to a cross between an American Pit Bull Terrier and a Neapolitan Mastiff. Other times, it encompasses all crosses between all Bulldogs and all Mastiffs. Due to this, it is important for interested individuals to find out exactly what other people mean when they use the term, lest they be caught by surprise because of something unexpected. Here are 10 things that you may or may not have known about the American Bandogge:

1. Assumptions Can Be Misleading
Crossbreeds tend to be more unpredictable than their purebred counterparts. This is because they tend to inherit a combination of characteristics from both sides of their heritage, which can produce a fair amount of variation from dog to dog. In the case of the American Bandogge, this is made even more so because the term can refer to more than one crossbreed.

2. Bandogge Comes from the Middle Ages
Bandog or bandogge is believed to have come from the England of the Middle Ages. In short, a Bandogge is supposed to be a Molosser that has been bred to be either a guard dog, a watch dog, or some other kind of protector. Unfortunately, there is no universal set of standards for what is and isn’t a Bandogge, meaning that interested individuals might want to be careful about assuming that a particular Bandogge from a particular breeder will be good for protection work.

3. Crossbred from the American Pit Bull Terrier
Like its name suggests, the American Pit Bull Terrier was created by crossbreeding the Old English Bulldog and the Old English Terrier to create a new breed with the strength of the first and the fighting spirit of the second. Since its creation, the breed has seen a wide range of uses. Unfortunately, the American Pit Bull Terrier is often used in illegal dog fighting in the United States, which has contributed to a very poor reputation.

4. Crossbred from the Neapolitan Mastiff
Mastiffs being Mastiffs, it should come as no surprise to learn that the Neapolitan Mastiff is a big, powerful breed that can be rather fearsome under certain circumstances. In particular, it is famous for a couple of traits. First, the Neapolitan Mastiff tends to be very tolerant of pain, which can be a huge problem because this makes it difficult for the dog owner to tell when it is either sick or otherwise unwell. Second, the Neapolitan Mastiff doesn’t bark but will instead sneak up behind strangers that it finds suspicious.

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The American Bandogge can be a rather confusing term. This is because the term is sometimes used to refer to a cross between an American Pit Bull Terrier and a Neapolitan Mastiff. Other times, it encompasses all crosses between all Bulldogs and all Mastiffs. Due to this, it is important for interested individuals to find out exactly what other people mean when they use the term, lest they be caught by surprise because of something unexpected. Here are 10 things that you may or may not have known about the American Bandogge:


1. Assumptions Can Be Misleading
Crossbreeds tend to be more unpredictable than their purebred counterparts. This is because they tend to inherit a combination of characteristics from both sides of their heritage, which can produce a fair amount of variation from dog to dog. In the case of the American Bandogge, this is made even more so because the term can refer to more than one crossbreed.

2. Bandogge Comes from the Middle Ages
Bandog or bandogge is believed to have come from the England of the Middle Ages. In short, a Bandogge is supposed to be a Molosser that has been bred to be either a guard dog, a watch dog, or some other kind of protector. Unfortunately, there is no universal set of standards for what is and isn’t a Bandogge, meaning that interested individuals might want to be careful about assuming that a particular Bandogge from a particular breeder will be good for protection work.


3. Crossbred from the American Pit Bull Terrier
Like its name suggests, the American Pit Bull Terrier was created by crossbreeding the Old English Bulldog and the Old English Terrier to create a new breed with the strength of the first and the fighting spirit of the second. Since its creation, the breed has seen a wide range of uses. Unfortunately, the American Pit Bull Terrier is often used in illegal dog fighting in the United States, which has contributed to a very poor reputation.

4. Crossbred from the Neapolitan Mastiff
Mastiffs being Mastiffs, it should come as no surprise to learn that the Neapolitan Mastiff is a big, powerful breed that can be rather fearsome under certain circumstances. In particular, it is famous for a couple of traits. First, the Neapolitan Mastiff tends to be very tolerant of pain, which can be a huge problem because this makes it difficult for the dog owner to tell when it is either sick or otherwise unwell. Second, the Neapolitan Mastiff doesn’t bark but will instead sneak up behind strangers that it finds suspicious.


5. Smart
Guard dogs tend to be smart because they need to be able to make their own decisions. The American Bandogge tends to have some measure of intelligence, though it won’t be able to match the smartest breeds that can be found out there.

6. Stubborn
Unfortunately, the need for guard dogs to make their own decisions means that the American Bandogge can be rather stubborn as well. This is a huge problem because a dog owner who can’t control their American Bandogge can expect a wide range of problems in the long run.

7. Protective
When trained well, the American Bandogge tends to be a loyal member of the household that is very protective of its family members. Should it see something that it regards as a threat, it is prepared to take aggressive action.

8. Needs Socialization
On a related note, this is why socialization for the American Bandogge is so important. When it has been properly socialized, it can get along well with both humans and other animals. In contrast, if it hasn’t been properly socialized, it can perceive other dogs and other animals as intruders in its territory with predictable results.

9. Not a Good First Dog
Due to this, the American Bandogge isn’t a good choice for someone’s first dog. Instead, it is best-entrusted to those who know what they are doing so that it can see its full potential realized rather than squandered.

10. Needs Regular Exercise
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the American Bandogge will do its best when it gets regular exercise. Fortunately, the American Bandogge isn’t one of those dogs that are so energetic that they need entire yards for their use, meaning that it is capable of adapting to apartment living under optimal conditions.

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