Well, when I got him they said he was a Boxer/Bullmastiff. I'm really not sure, either way I love him no matter what, but I'm super curious of what the other side might be! Please reply:)
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I raised AKC Boxers and was involved in breed rescue (including Boxer mix). I'm not seeing Bull Mastiff in your dog-the following image searches are of Bull Mastiffs and Boxer-Mastiff mix:
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As you can see from the bottom link, your dog looks nothing like a Boxer-Mastiff mix.
But your dog DOES look like a Boxer-Staffie mix. The first link is for Boxer purebreds, the second for Boxer-Staffie mixes:
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As you can see from the second set of images, your dog is a 'dead ringer' for the Boxer-Staffie mix.
This is a difficult dog to have in the family. The Staffie has recently been banned in many US and European locales as a dangerous breed, and in areas where these dogs (and any combo-mix like yours) are permitted, there are strict laws regarding their lives. Owners must have training certificates proving the dog has been through a professionally taught behaviour programme, must be leashed and muzzled at all times in public, must be kept behind Staffie-proof fences, gates, and doors; the entries to the property must be posted as housing the dog, and the owner must have specialised insurance.
But. But these are wonderful dogs with the right owners and in the right homes. Don't give up on your dog, simply learn how to care for the Boxer-Staffie and be scrupulous about controlling when in public, and you will be rewarded with a loving, safe animal companion for several years.
Boxer-Staffies have an average natural lifespan of 9-12 years with good care. Find a vet who is familiar and comfortable with the mix-he/she will be you and your dog's best friend in the years to come.
If you ever decide you cannot keep this darling pup, PLEASE use breed rescue to rehome. The trend in RSPCA and other facilities is to euthanise Staffies including mixes, and your dog deserves better. A rescue group will find a home prepared and trained to provide a real fur-ever home.
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