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Questions to ask a Bullmastiff Breeder

You should always consult a Licensed Veterinarian first for medical and health issues.  Only a Licensed Veterinarian will be able to properly diagnose and treat your Bullmastiff.

More and more reports are being made of Bullmastiffs dying from kidney disease.  All of the Bullmastiffs were very, very young - less than 2 years old.  A rarely discussed disease among breeders and puppy buyers - is kidney disease (renal failure) congenital?  Considering the many types of kidney diseases identified today and their origins - some forms of kidney diseases are congenital, some forms are symptomatic of an existing health disorder (such as thyroid dysfunction or heart problems), some forms are acquired through infection, and due to old age.  Can congenital kidney disease be identified and tested for by the Bullmastiff Breeder in the breeding stock?  Yes:

  • glomerulernephris - diagnosed by doing a blood panel of the Urinary Cortisol/Creatinine Ratio

  • polycystic disease - diagnosed by ultrasound or visual during surgery

  • junivile kidney disease - diagnosed by biopsy, radiological, ultrasound, or radioisotopic

What is Kidney Disease:

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Treatment - What are the Options:

Be sure to ask the Bullmastiff Breeder you intend to purchase your puppy from if they have had any incidents of kidney disease in any of the puppies they have produced.  If yes, ask if they test for kidney disorders before breeding to ensure clearance, and how many proven generations have they produced that are now clear of this disorder.  If you are not sure as to whether the breeder is being honest with you or not - ask to see the results of a Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatine test for your personal vet to evaluate.  It is possible to eradicate this disorder within a line - it is just a manner of testing to identify the problem first, then breeding carefully to eliminate the problem in future litters.

 
Contributed by her owner Linda Thompson of Gemstone Bullmastiffs. "Bubbles" was bred by Anita Lewis and Jean Robinson of Leatherneck Bullmastiffs. Her official registration name is AKC CH. Leatherneck's Pink Champagne. Power The Dog of ORLOK as donated by her breeder Ghislaine Assink. Brindle Bullmastiff puppy out of "The Dog of Orlok". Born 2 April 2000, Power is out of Moraya The Dog of ORLOK and Turbo Tyson of Forest Rangers. Presley The Dog of ORLOK as donated by her breeder Ghislaine Assink. This is a beautiful representation of a brindle Bullmastiff puppy out of the kennel "The Dog of Orlok". Rescued by Mickey Mullen of Florida Bullmastiff Rescue, this is Bumper in his new home and on his new couch. Alex at 13 weeks old, contributed by Chris Lezotte and Alan Kalter of HappyLegs Bullmastiffs. Although a bit "off color" from the traditional Bullmastiff standard, these Dudley Bullmastiffs still make wonderful pets!

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