BULLMASTIFFS. By Mary Prescott.

(1990) 2002 revised paperback edition. Small 8vo paperback (137 x 202mm). Pp160. Colour photographs.

A basic owner's guide to the bullmastiff. This book "helps the reader prepare for dog ownership and provides the tools needed to keep a canine family member happy and healthy. It covers all the topics a Bullmastiff owner needs to known, from the history and origins of the breed to housetraining and teaching basic obedience. ...[This book] guarantees the right start with your new Bullmastiff and promises a longer, happier life for your and your dog." Chapters include: Introducing the bullmastiff; A description of the bullmastiff; Grooming the bullmastiff; Selecting your dog; The new family member; Feeding requirements; Accommodations; Housetraining and basic training; Health care; Identification; Traveling with your pet.