Need advice on a Bullmastiff adoption please.
Hi all, I'm looking at adopting a bullmastiff-x-lab next week. I've met her today and she needs a bit of work on the lead and is over exuberant but that's all fine. Here's what I'm worried about...
I live alone and would be gone about 13 hours a day when I'm on duty. I have a purpose built run with a big dog house and she would be walked for at least an hour a day when I'm working, and more when I'm not (I work 3-4 days a week). But she would live outside in the run except when it's cold. I don't want to be inconsistent of having her in the house one minute and outside the next as I work days and nights. So outside would be the permanent option.
Would she be okay as an only dog living like that? I've always had a pack of dogs but my wife and I have separated and one is all I can manage now (especially with the work she'll need).
Please don't tear into me here as being honest, I'm just trying to rebuild my life and I could do without any harshness. I'm just looking for honest opinions of people familiar with the breed (I've had three English Mastiffs but all were in a pack with others, I realise Bullmastiff's are different). Thanks in advance.
Submitted December 01, 2017 at 12:05PM by BenMears5150
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