Which ancestral breed undeniably dominates the Bullmastiff's sheer mass and bone structure?
Answer
The Mastiff
If one were to look at the sheer mass, the Mastiff undeniably dominates the profile of the modern Bullmastiff, accounting for the breed’s deep chest and heavy bone structure.

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