Spanish Mastiff
Also called Mastín Español, Mastín Extremeño and Mastín Leonés
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Hard to train
The Spanish Mastiff is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Spain for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 115–243 lb (52–110 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 28–35 in (72–90 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 40 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium
- Origin
- Extremadura and Castile-León, Spain (ancient, first written standard 1946)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Calm
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Hard to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a lot
Temperament
Affectionate with family
Calm
Independent
Noble
Protective
Territorial
Coat colours
Black, brindle, fawn, parti-color/spotted, red, wolf grey and yellow
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198–243 lb (90–110 kg) | 115–220 lb (52–100 kg) |
| Height | 30–35 in (77–90 cm) | 28–33 in (72–85 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Spanish Mastiff
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Spanish Mastiff | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Spanish Mastiff - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Spanish Mastiff - Animal Corner (opens in a new tab)
- Spanish Mastiff - Complete Breed Guide | Furry Critter Network (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).