Breeders

Purchase From Reputable Bullmastiff Breeders

The best way to get a healthy, happy, bullmastiff puppy is to purchase one directly from a reputable breeder. Reputable breeders put the welfare of their dogs and the improvement of the breed above their desire for financial gain. Reputable breeders health test the dogs they plan to breed and disclose those findings to potential owners or other breeders that may use those dogs in their breeding program.

Though it is the recommendation of the club for all bullmastiff breeders health screen their bullmastiffs used for breeding, the club does not have the ability to mandate each of its members adhere to this recommendation. So it is the advise of the club to all potential buyers to screen your breeder before purchasing a puppy.


Have you also considered adopting a Bullmastiff? Visit The American Bullmastiff Association’s Rescue page for more info.

Questions to Ask Breeders

The following are possible questions you should ask the breeder of a bullmastiff puppy you are considering acquiring.

Do they health test?

Are the parents proven to be clear of the genetic problems or how have risks been mitigated? Have the suggested tests been performed on the parents? What is the breadth of the testing – just the parents? older siblings? grandparents? aunts & uncles? The breeder should be willing and able to produce copies of all test results, at least for the parents – if not offered – ask for them! Health testing completed through the American Orthopedic Foundation for Animals can be looked up on their database by searching the listed parents full AKC registered names. Visit ofa.org for more information.

Why not?

If the breeder doesn’t test, ask why. Do NOT accept the answer that they don’t test because they’ve never had a problem with something – how can they know they don’t have a problem if they don’t test? Do not accept their vet’s opinion on hip dysplasia x-rays – a regular vet is not a trained radiologist – OFA uses three board certified radiologists to examine all x-rays.

Why did you use these two dogs?

Why did they choose the stud dog they used? What traits were they looking for? What improvements were they after? A reputable breeder will have a good reason for every breeding, either to improve their line or solidify and continue traits they already have. A reputable breeder will NOT be breeding just to have puppies to sell.

What breed clubs do the breeders belong to?

At a minimum, they should belong to the American Bullmastiff Association and/or one of regional clubs, thus exhibiting an interest in supporting the future and direction of the breed, as well as being willing to place themselves under the oversight of their peers. There are also local All Breed Clubs and different working venue clubs.

Have the dam and sire been shown?

Conformation showing is intended to identify the dogs that best fit the standard for their breed; if the dogs haven’t been shown, why not?

What are the living conditions of the breeder's dogs?

Do they have adequate living space and room to exercise? Are the quarters clean and well kept? Is fresh water available? Are they interacting with the owners frequently not living completely in a kennel situation?

What steps have the breeders taken to socialize their puppies?

Are they used to children? Other dogs? Other animals? Public places with lots of people? Early socialization is extremely important; the lack of adequate socialization can cause serious problems later on.

What are the terms of their contract?

What conditions do they impose on your treatment and care of the dog? What penalties are imposed if you violate the terms of the contract? What are the expectations to spay/neuter your puppy?

ABA Breeder Referral Listings

The following is a list of reputable breeders (listed in alphabetical order by state) who are members of the American Bullmastiff Association in good standing.

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  • Hawkslair Bullmastiffs
    Susan Sparks
    19910 7th ST E
    Sonoma, CA 95476
    sjsparks@sonic.net
    ph: 707-938-8065
    Hawkslairbullies.com

    My name is Susan Sparks and I love Bullies!!! I breed occasionally. All my breeding females have the following test: Hips, Elbows, Echo Heart, and Thyroid. The males that I use must have the same test. The pups are raised in my kitchen. I’m with them 24/7. At 8 weeks of age they have their first Vet appointment where they will receive first shot, weighed, and examined. All will come home with a shot schedule and health check letter. Visit my website and meet my bullies.

    Kilroy Bullmastiff
    PO Box 750413
    Petaluma CA 94975-0413
    707-529-0415
    doreenhodgin@att.net

  • Banstock
    Helene Nietsch
    Newtown, CT 06470
    E-mail: BanstockBMF@gmail.com

    Breeding multiple best in show, national and regional specialty and sweepstakes winners with almost 40 years experience in the breed and as an active member of the American Bullmastiff Association. Emphasis is on soundness, physically and mentally, and appropriate breed type without exaggeration. Puppies that make superb family companions leave with health guarantee and lifetime support.

  • Bandog
    Sandra K. Ohidy and Louise Sanders
    4260 SW CR 138
    Fort White, FL 32038
    Phone: 386-454-8535
    E-mail: sandrakay8@windstream.net
    E-mail: Lsanders1930@yahoo.com
    Website: www.bandogbullmastiffs.com

    Breeding sound, spirited working dogs since 1968.

    Gallant Oaks Bullmastiffs, Reg’d
    V. Valerie and Robert Vessey
    Brooksville, FL 34601
    Phone: 813-230-3206
    E-mail: v_vessey@yahoo.com

    Have been in the breed since 1993. We work to preserve the amazing Bullmastiff breed, while having three (3) Top Priorities:
    1) Temperament
    2) Health
    3) To Standard/Conformation
    If you succeed and achieve all three, you’re doing it right… You also want a breeder that will take back their puppies at any given time. It is our unequivocal responsibility to do so.

    Hurricane Bullmastiffs
    Lisa Tremblay
    17038 Budowski Rd
    Brooksville, FL 34614
    Phone: 352-238-1162
    E-mail: hurricanebullmastiffs@yahoo.com

    I am a preservation breeder. I have been in dogs since 1985. I got my first Bullmastiff in 2000. I pride myself on breeding proper temperament as well as dogs that meet the standard.

  • Kia’i Po Bullmastiffs
    M. Ellen Bentley
    P.O. Box 843
    Mountain View, HI 96771
    Hawaii: 808-345-1525
    E-mail: makakilo@olapanoe.net
    Website: www.kiaipo.com

    We breed for sound, healthy dogs that conform to the breed standard and have a good, easy-going temperament. Before we breed our dogs, they have been health tested for hip, elbows, heart and thyroid. We are members of the American Bullmastiff Association and Bullmastiffs of Northern California.

  • Lothlorien Bullmastiffs
    Gina Cecconi
    Bolingbrook, IL
    ginacecconi@comcast.net
    www.lothlorienbullmastiffs.com
    630-533-2300

    Our breeding philosophy is simple – breed only quality health screened dogs for the betterment of the breed without compromising the working ability of the dog. Breeding quality rather than quantity. All dogs live in our home as family members first. Puppies expected January 2020

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  • Lisa Heffner
    259 Holland Rd
    Fiskdale, MA 01518
    duranyabmstf@gmail.com
    (978) 549-4556
    Website: http://marketplace.akc/dur-anya-bullmastiffs.org
    “Some Bullmastiff’s work, some Bullmastiff’s show, Dur-Anya Bullmastiff’s do BOTH!” Dur-Anya Bullmastiff’s is a small hobby kennel that is dedicated to breeding Bullmastiff’s that are sound of body & mind. I do health clearances for elbow/hip dysplasia, eyes, heart, and Penn Hip. I embrace new technologies that allow the breed to advance healthier. I work my dogs in tracking, obedience, nose work, rally, lure coursing, and more. I’m proud to have TWO(2) BREED MAKING, CT’s(Champion Trackers) in the history of our breed. Along with this I’ve been honored with accomplishments in all venues. I take great pride in the stability in their temperament. This is paramount in a bullmastiff! Please don’t hesitate to contact me at my phone/email.

    Amulet Bullmastiffs
    Cheryl Pike
    44 Richardson St
    Billerica, MA 01821
    Phone: 978-912-1728
    E-mail: amuletbmf@aol.com
    Website: Facebook

    Responsibly Breeding Quality AKC Bullmastiffs for more than 20 years. Passionate about this breed and showing them in Conformation, we have Championed and Grand Championed several dogs to date. (National, Independent Specialties, Sweepstakes, and Group place winners) Adhering to the AKC Bullmastiff standard, it is our goal to not only produce pretty but to breed a dog than can perform the job it was bred to do. Our dogs are all OFA certified for Cardiac, Eyes, Hips, and Elbows prior to being bred. Your pup is raised in a family setting in our home with lots of sights, sounds, handling and socialization. They will come with a Vet certified clean bill of health, his/her first vaccines, wormed, and AKC Home Again Microchip (that includes a lifetime registration). We offer a lifetime of support for your new companion and a Health Guarantee on Hips, Elbows, and Cardiac.

  • Gaffle Bullmastiffs
    Kathy (Gladen) Kocher
    PO Box 490332
    Blaine, MN 55449
    Phone: 763-786-0768
    Email: Kathysgladen@gmail.com
    Website: gafflebullmastiffs.com

    Breeding only the finest quality bullmastiffs for over 20 years. Our Bullmastiffs live in the house and the whole family participates in socialization of the babies from day-one. Parents are selected for health, temperament, life-longevity and beauty. Pets are placed on spay/neuter contracts. Health is also part of the placement contract. We have a few young adults/retired show dogs available for adoption.

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  • Jackie Smith and Steve Krulish
    Swanzey, NH 03446
    Phone: 603-352-7698
    E-mail: stonebull@ne.rr.com
    Website: www.stonebullbullmastiffs. com
    Established in 1989, our dogs are family raised and temperament tested to ensure happy, reliable dispositions. Puppies are available to select homes from established, champion/obedience/agility titled lines and all breeding stock is certified by orthopedic, ophthalmologist and cardiac specialists. We are a reliable source for healthy, distinctive puppies for competition or family living.

    Heavensent Bullmastiffs
    Cheryl Peavey
    76 RT 153
    Middleton, NH 03887
    Phone: 603-473-2380
    Email: peavey@worldpath.net
    Website: www.heavensentbullmastiffs.com

    Breeding gorgeous healthy Bullmastiffs with outstanding temperaments,and intelligence. Health clearances done on all sires and dams. We are AKC Breeders of Merit and have been evolved in the breed for almost 20 yrs, only breed once or twice a year as doing a littler of Bullmastiff right is a BIG commitment. WE DO NOT SHIP PUPPIES! Our puppies are available to qualified loving homes looking for a family member and are sold by contract only with a spayed neutering agreement. If you would like to speak about possible puppy availability, Bullmastiffs in general, or arrange a visit to see how are dogs are kept and how our puppies are raised please feel free to give me a call Thank-you Cheryl (603)473-2380 Please feel free to visit my website www.heavensentbullmastiffs.com

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  • Dóchas Bullmastiffs
    Danielle Dukes
    Springfield, OH 45502
    Phone:937-776-6765
    Email: dochasbullmastiffs@gmail.com
    Website: DochasBullmastiffs.com

    My love for Bullmastiffs began in 2004 when my sister purchased her first show dog, Dandelion. Since then I have bred, owned, and shown Bullmastiffs in the conformation ring to their AKC Championship. I have also competed in Rally and Obedience. I am a preservation breeder. The focus of my breeding program is to produce quality Bullmastiffs that are structurally and functionally sound in temperament, appearance and health.

    Faithdriven Farm
    Debby and Fred McLaughlin
    Rootstown, OH 44272
    Phone:330-221-1782
    Email: debby@fdfarm.com
    Website: www.fdfarm.com

    AKC and UKC champions and grand champions. We are AKC breeders of merit. Our dogs are not only show dogs, but loving family members first. We not only show our dogs in the conformation (breed) ring but we also Show them in obedience, rally obedience and performance such as lure coursing, so our dogs are not only beautiful but they are smart! When we breed we breed for conformationally correct loving family members with superb temperaments. Our puppies are given their first set of vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped and are vet checked before they leave our home. We have a written health guarantee and encourage our owners to stay in contact with us. We offer a lifetime of support for our puppy/dog owners. Puppies available to approved Pet and Show homes.

    Folly’s Bullmastiffs
    Tina Thompson
    Girard OH 44420
    Email: tthompson@follysbullmastiffs.com
    Website: follysbullmastiffs.com

    Focusing on health and temperament without losing sight of structure and movement, ours is a limited breeding program. Our dogs are pampered family members first, show dogs second. All of our breeding dogs are health tested with published results. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to discuss the Folly’s breeding program.

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  • Dos Martinos
    Adrienne Soler
    Royalton, VT
    Phone: 802-763-2943
    (cell) 802-299-8295
    (home) 802-763-2943
    Email: dosmartinos@gmail.com
    Website: dosmartinos.net

    All of our bullmastiffs are valued members of our family. Good temperaments, health, and soundness of body and mind are very important to us with this breed. We strive to exemplify the breed standard in all of our breedings. Health clearances (hips, elbows, eyes, heart and thyroid). AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Barb’Eric Bullmastiffs
    Eric F and Barbara E Long
    180 Moore Road
    Elma WA 98541
    barberic@centurytel.net
    360-482-5600
    www.barberic.com

    Developed in 1982 as Little English we changed our name to Barb’Eric due to the wise suggestion of a dear and knowledgeable breeder who’s dogs are still in the background of our dogs today. We want to leave the breed healthier than we found it back then. Breeding for healthy in mind and body, loving family pets and competitive fun loving show dogs is our goal here. All of our breeding dogs are health checked and puppies are chipped at their well puppy exams before they make the trip to a board certified cardiologist and ophthalmologist before they go to their new homes soon after their 8th week birthday. Best contact is through our website or e-mail.

  • NV Bullmastiffs
    Vickie Platt & Nick Holland
    Waterloo, WI
    Phone: 608-393-1478
    E-mail: vickieplatt6@gmail.com
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    We are located in the beautiful wooded acres of South Central WI. Have been breeders of Bullmastiffs for over 20yrs and in show dogs for over 36.
    We at NV are dedicated to the betterment of the breed and have always placed our dogs with the utmost of care. We offer Health guarantees on not only our show/breeding puppies but to our pet homes as well.
    We do all of the available Health clearances on our dogs to ensure we are breeding as healthy as we can.
    Nick and I build lasting relationships with our puppy / dog owners and provide assistance throughout their lifetime. We welcome all inquiries and do our best to answer any questions potential homes may have not only about our puppies/dogs but the breed in general.

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  • Beowulf Bullmastiffs
    Jenny Baum
    2881 Bethany Road
    Madison, GA 30650
    Phone: 404-964-7879
    Email: jenny@canineacademy.net
    Website: beowulfbullmastiffs.com

    I have been training and showing Bullmastiffs since 1972 and am a life member of the American Bullmastiff Association. My own breeding program began in 1990 with a focus on producing the best family companions who can also work in agility, obedience, tracking, rally, therapy, and lure coursing, or just be great couch potatoes. I also produced many top show winners. With four generations of championship agility dogs and by retiring the National Specialty best Bred-By Challenge trophy, I’ve proved Beowulf dogs are the best. Ch. Beowulf Glory Girl, CD, MX, AXJ, AXP, AJP, TT, CGC, who won Best of Winners at the 1995 Nationals and AOM at 1997 Westminster, became the first and only conformation champion to obtain a Champion Master Agility Excellent title. Ch. Beowulf A Mother’s Glory, CD, BN, TD, RE, OA, OAJ, NAP, NAJ, OFP, THD, CAA, VCD1 is the only Bullmastiff to achieve titles in all AKC events available to Bullmastiffs. A puppy from Beowulf makes you part of my family with lifetime support. I am also an active ABA rescue volunteer.

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  • Boundless Bullmastiffs
    Deborah Quadri
    Ellicot City, MD
    H. 410-995-0095 C. 443-676-0181
    Website: http://boundlessbullmastiffs.com/
    Debbeq@verizon.net

    I have a limited breeding program. My pups are given the best care possible for their physical and emotional well-being. Mother and pups are showered with loving attention and stimulation, resulting in dogs that are sound in body and temperament. I sell to pet and show homes. Finding loving homes is paramount while I breed for the coninuation and improvement of this noble breed. My magnificent first litter has thus far produced five champions with multiple group placements in the show ring. They also have titles in Agility, Rally, Coursing Ability and Obedience, and many are Canine Good Citizens. The future for my pups is Boundless!

  • Happylegs (Registered)
    Chris Lezotte & Alan Kalter
    Ann Arbor, MI
    Phone: 734-741-7326
    E-mail: happylegs@provide.net
    Website: www.happylegsbmf.com

    We bred our first litter in 1986, and since that time have endeavored to breed a Bullmastiff that is sound, of good health and temperament, of moderate size and proper type, with an emphasis on exceptional movement. We x-ray our breeding stock and place our pups with a health, hip, and elbow guarantee.

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  • Adora Bullmastiffs
    Bill & Doreen Moskaluk
    11074 Blanchard Road
    Holland, NY 14080-9675
    H. 716-537-2530
    doreenmoskaluk@gmail.com
    adorabullmastiffs.com

    AKC Breeder of Merit. At Adora Bullmastiffs we want prospective owners to come to love the breed as we do. That is achieved by providing a healthy and sound bullmastiff with a family-minded disposition.

    Burning Wood Bullmastiffs
    Barbara Jacobs
    Warwick, NY
    Phone: 845-544-1952
    E-mail: burningwood@optonline.net
    Website: www.BurningwoodBullmastiffs.com

    We have a limited breeding program working to produce sound dogs with an emphasis on health, temperament, and breed type. Each litter is carefully planned and home raised. All puppies (and the occasional adult) are placed with a health guarantee and lifetime support.

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  • Tracabull Bullmastiffs
    Tracy Mummert
    540 Andersontown Road
    Dover, PA 17315-7152
    Phone: 717-873-3169
    E-mail: tracabull@msn.com

    AKC Breeder of Merit. Our goal is to breed quality, healthy bullmastiffs for family pets and the show ring. Temperament is number one in my breeding program, champion AKC and OFA sires and dams with health clearances on hips, elbows, heart, eyes, and thyroid. Stud service to selected bitches. All AKC pups sold with written contract. Write or phone for more information.

    Anthracite
    Charles & Cheryl Kistler
    1125 High Dr
    Tamaqua, PA 18253
    Phone: 570-386-3221
    Email: cctkistler@verizon.net
    Website: anthracitebullmastiff.com

    As AKC Judges and Breeders for over 20 years, we strive to produce healthy puppies both mental and physical, for both pets and the show ring. We health test all prospective parents for possible issues before breeding. All puppies are raised in our dining room and socialized from their first day. We evaluate temperament on all puppies before they go to their forever homes. All puppies are sold with a contract and a lifetime of support from us. We are always available to answer any questions.

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  • Eloc Reg’d.
    Gerald and Karen Cole
    Bristol, Virginia
    Phone: 276-669-3273
    E-mail: Elocdogs@AOL.com
    Website: www.Elocbullmastiffs.com

    Eloc, Reg’d. began in 1984, producing quality not quantity through carefully planned breedings from OFA-certified dogs. Quality, temperament and soundness are the foundation for our Best in Show, Sweepstakes, Regional Specialty, National AOM winners and loving family companions. All puppies are sold under written contracts. Stud service available to bitches of quality.

    Bru Town Bullmastiffs
    Cheryl and Timothy Brubaker
    910 Turnip Creek Rd.
    Brookneal, VA 24528
    tc.bru@live.com
    979-220-7436

    We strive to breed litters of puppies that adhere to the AKC standard in type and temperament. Sound puppies that can have success in the show ring as well as obedience, scent work, agility or as a family pet. All puppies sold with health guarantees and with a contract for pet or show potential. Selling a puppy to a home means a lifetime commitment of support. I work hard to match the right puppy temperament with the right family. I want forever homes for each puppy we sell. All my dogs live in my home and each participate in helping raise a healthy mentally stable puppy. I find each of my dogs have something different they can teach a puppy in the socialization process. We teach about the bullmastiff and make sure it is the right breed for your family.

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