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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Bandogs
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Bandogs, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Bandogs are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: Bandogs originated in Europe and was originally bred as guard dogs and fighting dogs

  • Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Bandogs: This is an ancient breed that has been bred through the cross-breeding of large ferocious dogs such as Pitbulls, Mastiffs and Rottweilers. They have heavy bones,  a relatively short and well-muscled neck and a short muzzle with strong and muscular with powerful jaws.
    • There is a myth of the Bandog which is said to be a massive spirit-world mastiff with huge jaws from which flames appeared. The mythical Bandogs were believed to guard treasure belonging to the Irish Kings of Leinster, in Ireland
  • Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Bandogs range from 98 - 140 pounds
  • Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 24 - 29 inches, up to the shoulder
  • Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Bandogs and Nicknames: American Bandogge or Ban Dog
    • The name Bandog is taken from 'Band and dog' giving Bound dog which refers to large and fierce dog, such as mastiffs, which were kept chained
  • Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Bandogs: The coat is normally smooth and flat and comes in a range of colors
  • Fact 7 - Life of Bandogs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
  • Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Bandogs is the Working dog breed
  • Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • Fact 10 - Bandogs are unrecognised by the AKC - A Rare Breeds
  • Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Bandogs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
    • - Gastric Torsion
    • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
    • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • Fact 12 - Bandogs were descended from wolves
  • Fact 13 - Breeding Bandogs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
  • Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
  • Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Bandogs

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