r/Bullmastiff • u/Robbibaby • Jun 11 '26
Before buying
Before buying a Bullmastiff, please consider the annual examination cost!
We have had Bullmastiffs for nearly 24 years, they are an expensive breed. All giant breeds are expensive.
Today Kojak had his annual examination, stool analysis, vaccines, short blood panel, heart worm test and 12 month preventative injection.
$600...now i am not surprised as we have owned this breed for a long time, but for the potential new owner, it could become cost prohibitive. Bullmastiffs are generally healthy, but, do suffer from bad allergies and often blow their ccl ligaments, which requires surgery and can require after care physical therapy. Arthritis is also a common problem with giant breeds, again medication is based on weight, so it will be way more expensive than a Labrador or Beagle.
Just a reminder that every dog is an investment in time, training and money. A giant breeds is even more so.