Pyrenean Mastiff
Also called Mastín del Pirineo, Mostín, Mostín d'Aragón and Mostín d'o Pireneu
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
The Pyrenean Mastiff is a large and powerful breed of dog from the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain. They are strong, intelligent, and loyal, and make great family pets. Pyrenean Mastiffs have a thick, double coat that is usually white with black or brown markings. They are active and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
- Weight
- 132–220 lb (60–100 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 28–35 in (72–90 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Aragón, Pyrenees, Spain
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Drools sometimes
Temperament
Calm
Courageous
Gentle
Intelligent
Noble
Protective
Coat colours
White with beige/tan markings, white with black markings, white with grey markings and white with orange markings
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 154–220 lb (70–100 kg) | 132–198 lb (60–90 kg) |
| Height | 30–35 in (77–90 cm) | 28–33 in (72–85 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Pyrenean Mastiff
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Sources
- Official FCI standard of the Pyrenean Mastiff breed (opens in a new tab)
- Pyrenean Mastiff - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Pyrenean Mastiff | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard | Pyrenean Mastiff Association of America (opens in a new tab)
- Pyrenean Mastiff - Animal Corner (opens in a new tab)
- Pyrenean Mastiff Dog Breed Facts & Information - Cuteness (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).