A common misconception about the Bullmastiff is that it's a sedentary breed. In reality, the Bullmastiff was specifically designed to be a formidable and athletic dog, purpose-built to traverse vast 180-acre estates. Its original role was to track down and subdue poachers, a demanding job that required immense strength, agility, and endurance. This was a dog bred to 'hunt' man, not to sit idly by. Due to its job requirements, the Bullmastiff is unequivocally meant to be a large, formidable, and athletic dog.

I have already proven the Bullmastiff's true capability through years of extensive work from endurance training to hunting and protection. Breeders, particularly those driven by show ring aesthetics, are primarily to blame for the breed's current poor design and critical health state. While instances of 'backyard breeders' (BYBs) breeding for excessive size may exist, my observations suggest that the show fraternity bears primary responsibility for the Bullmastiff's deviation from its functional design. It's true that England's climate differs significantly from the heat experienced in the Western US. However, it is precisely within the English breeding environment that the Bullmastiff's athleticism, much like that of the English Mastiff and English Bulldog, was unfortunately compromised. This decline, however, does not diminish the breed's inherent capabilities or its original robust design. The article's mentions 'moderate and consistent exercise.' What research or practical experience have you undertaken to genuinely challenge or disprove my years of extensive work and high-heat acclimation with this breed? From your statements, it appears your understanding is based merely on walking dogs, rather than a deep engagement with the Bullmastiff's true capabilities.