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If you are a dog fan like myself then you will find the mastiff to be a very interesting dog. This article will focus on the Spanish mastiff (i.e. Mastin de Espanol). The Spanish mastiff has an active parent club in the States which is working to have the breed recognized by the Foundation Stud Service.
This organization has several requirements for breed membership. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing the Spanish mastiff doesn’t quite qualify. But as always we are sure it will gain admission soon which will only increase the popularity of the mastiff breed even more.
Mastiff Dog Origins
Spain is the recognized birthlace of this mastiff breed. It is often used as a cattle and sheep guard dog in some parts of Spain. Gentle mannered with children the Spanish mastiff is known for an even temper. They will absolutely not tolerate uninvited guests and tend to be aggressive with other dogs. Normally the mastiff dog is kept outside. If this is not the case then it should be taken for daily walks and given access to a large fenced in area to roam.
Identified as being large dogs is this particular mastiff breed. They have long legs, tend to be longer then they are tall and have deep chests. The expected mastiff dewlap is present along a large head and deep muzzle.
What is the dewlap? The dewlap is the fold or folds of loosely hanging skin beneath the chin that drapes over the top of the chest. It functions as a predator deterrent. This is because the would be predator is not able to sink their teeth into this most vulnerable portion of the body. The coat on this breed can be very dense. The color is usually brindle but may be lemon,fawn,wolf gray or black and white. Their coat serves the purpose of protection against extremes of weather.
Conclusion
There you have it! A number of interesting facts about the Spanish mastiff. So there you have it a myriad of facts concerning the Spanish mastiff. One fact not really mentioned before is this breed can be quite a heavy and large dog. Some of the bigger ones can stand over 2 1/2 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh in upwards of 140 pounds. The Spanish mastiff I am sure will become one of your favorite mastiff breeds to learn even more about.
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