Spanish Mastiff
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| Spanish Mastiff | ||
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| Mastín Español | ||
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| FCI: | Group 2 Section 2 #91 | Stds |
The Spanish Mastiff is a large breed of dog, originating in Spain, originally bred to be a guard dog whose purpose is to defend livestock from wolves and other predators.
[edit] Appearance
The Spanish Mastiff (http://www.valdejera.com) is a very large and powerful dog, similar in appearance to the other Mastiff breeds. They have a large powerful head, with loose folds of skin and a double dewlap on the neck.
Males in this breed are at least 77 cm tall at the withers, and range from 50–65 kg. Females are at least 72 cm, and weigh 50–60 kg.
This dog has a long muzzle compared to many other mastiffs. It has small eyes and drop ears resembling triangles. This dog's coat is most often reddish or fawn-colored, but can also be brindle, black or 'wolf' colored.
