Bullmastiffs are known for their goofy faces, their big frames, and their ability to be great guard dogs, but many people don't realize just how smart they can be be when properly trained. So smart, in fact, that multiple movies have been made over the years with Bullmastiffs in them because they have the ability to do their jobs as actors and make moviegoers fall in love with them.
These three Bullmastiffs below aren't the only ones that have made it on the big screen, but they are three of the most famous Hollywood Bullmastiffs.
Butkus, from the Rocky Franchise
Sylvester Stallone may have been the star of the Rocky franchise, but even he would tell you that the entire process of making those movies was made easier because he had his trusty companion Butkus by his side.
Butkus was a fawn Bullmastiff who gained quick fame because not only was he Stallone's pet, he also shared some screen time with his owner in the film series. He didn't necessarily have to do any real doggy acting, but the fact that he was a large dog and was as sweet as can be meant that fans of the franchise fell in love with him, too.
What many people don't know about Butkus is that Stallone had actually given him up to another owner so he could focus on making the first Rocky film. It was only once he realized that he needed a pet for the film that he had to beg the new owner to get him back. After that, Stallone couldn't let the big, beautiful Bullmastiff go again.
Butkus can be seen in both the first Rocky and Rocky II, and there are plenty of photos spread across the internet of Stallone and his favorite pup.
Spot, from See Spot Run
Spot may be the most famous Bullmastiff in movie history, as he has more screen time than any other Bullmastiff. This movie was a full-on comedy, so Spot had to follow his commands with great comedic timing, which he definitely did.
If you are a huge fan of Bullmastiffs, this movie is a must-see because Spot has plenty of screen time and has some pretty hilarious scenes. I wouldn't say it's a great film, but kids usually love it and it's worth seeing just to see Spot do his thing.
Frank from Frank
While the film "Frank" wasn't very popular, it is a must see for anyone who loves Bullmastiffs. Like Spot, Frank the dog had plenty of screen time and did a wonderful job in this family film. Just about anyone who saw this film will tell you that Frank was wonderful in it.
Frank is a great movie to show to anyone who wants to own a Bullmastiff, but isn't sure if it will be good with kids. Frank the dog shows in this film just how patient the breed is with kids.
All Bullmastiff owners should own these movies because you'll be able to see both the craziness and the loveable nature that you're used to from your own dogs.
If you are inspired to do your own research as a result of this article, more information on the Bullmastiff breed can be found at a breed association such as Dogs Queensland.
Kate Gold is an author who specialises in writing about the world of dogs. In this article on the Bullmastiff , Kate writes about some films that have featured the breed. As a result of this article, if you are interested in searching for Bullmastiff puppies for sale , there are some great puppy classified sites to be found online.
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I have a pet dog, named him Buddy, he is a Labrador although not entirely, he loves the outdoors and by love I'm not just exaggerating. Since he was a pup he was usually tied outside of the door, because we only had a small home and well, we didnt have enough space. And although he wasnt tied anymore when he grew up he was mostly within the limits of our fence, and this frustrated him a lot, and on every chance he would get, either by us or other people visiting our home, he would always try to get out and when he does, that dog doesnt come home until his tongue would be hanging out. It's quite annoying especially when he is supposed to be our guard dog, but I also want to give him a bit of space so he could still enjoy, but I need it to be within our area so he would still be guarding our house and the vicinity. So when a friend of mine heard about my predicament, he suggested I install an invisible fence, I did a little research and I wasn't quite sure I would be able to utilize it in our small area, because for one, it would still be like having a fence and putting my pet inside, and two, our house would then be open to strays and wild animals that are in the area. I asked the homeowner's in our area if I could install an invisible fence within the street and maybe they would want to join in, this way the dogs would still be able to roam around a big area while still being reach if ever we would need to call on our pets. Some agreed and some were skeptical, but those who agreed were not so sure about using the system itself, so I told I would test the said system and if they ever change their minds they 'll tell me. For anyone of you who do not know what an invisible fence is or how it works, a wire is buried under an area which sends signals to a collar, the collar is worn by your pet, when he is nearing the fence the wire will send a signal to the collar which will then make a sound as a warning, if the pet goes beyond the fence the collar will then give a mild shock, which the dog will feel as something equivalent to our back pains. So last July I called up the people who would come install the invisible fence system, after a few hours it was ready. I took Buddy out, but with a leash, and got him slowly acquianted with the fence, it was a bit difficult at first since whenever we got out he would want to run away, but after a few days I got him to understand his boundaries, I got him near the fence which would make the collar sound and that already gave him the idea, like how we would tell him not to go out. When I finally let him off the leash, he happily roamed around the street, of course there are times that he would try to cross the boundary, but the shock would bid him not to, and there was actually no harm brought to him by the shock, except it makes him feel uncomfortable under the skin, no blood or burns. And now that my dog is happily running around the area without jeopardizing his and our safety, a few of our neighbours have joined in too, now it's like watching kids in a playroom, albeit a bigger one. How about you? Got an energetic dog who wants to run around? Maybe you should try out the invisible pet system yourself. Like I said, I recently installed a dog fence wire for my pet, and it worked great for me! I did some research and found out that there are also other invisible fences that use GPS and do not require wires, but I'm already satisfied with my pet containment system . Rate this ArticleA Review of The Invisible FenceNot Rated YetIsabella Lynn has published 2 articles. Article submitted on August 06, 2013. Word count: 632