Bullmastiff T-Shirt – Originally bred to find and immobilize poachers, the breed has proven popular as a family pet. A Bullmastiff should be confident, yet docile. A Bullmastiff is courageous, extremely loyal to its family, calm, and loving. Bullmastiffs become intensely attached to their families. Bred by English gamekeepers in the 1800s to assist English wardens or gamekeepers guard estates. As a result the Bullmastiff is known as the Gamekeeper’s Night Dog. They bark much less often than other breeds, however, when they do bark it’s generally worth checking.