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Pyrenean Mastiff
| Other Names | Perro Mastin del Pireneo, Mastin d'Aragon |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Weight | 120 - 155 lbs. (54.5 - 70.5 kg) |
| Height (at withers) | Males: 30.5 - 32 in. (77 - 81 cm) Females: 28.5 - 29.5 in. (72 - 75 cm) |
| Coat | Moderate length, bristly, dense and thick. |
| Colour | White with well-defined mask; markings in colour similar to mask spread over the body |
| Litter Size | 4 - 6 puppies |
| Life Span | 10 - 12 years |
| Origin & History | This mountain dog is descended from an ancient livestock guardian dog type. It has been documented since 1977 as a modern purebred breed by the Club del Mastín del Pirineo de España in Spain. The breed is now being taken from its native region and promoted as a pet in other countries like USA by the Pyrenean Mastiff Club of America. It was recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1982. |
| Personality | This strong, rustic breed is self-reliant and calm. It is even-tempered and docile at home and is protective with children. It is gentle with other dogs as well as other pets and people it knows. However, if challenged, the Pyrenean Mastiff will not hesitate to defend its family or itself from a perceived threat. Although it is gentle and kind with a loving temperament, it takes its work seriously and needs a strong, experienced leader. Certainly this large breed should be socialized from puppyhood to encourage confidence, but it will always be in its nature to remain suspicious of strangers. The Pyrenean Mastiff should be trained with reward-based, positive lessons from as early an age as possible. This teaches it to pay attention to people. It is generally an independent-minded dog, and may not respect the owner if the owner is too passive. |
Care Requirements
| Health | Breed health concerns may include bloat and inflammatory bowel disease. |
| Grooming | The Pyrenean Mastiff's longish coat needs regular brushing and combing. It is a regular shedder, too, so the more frequently it is brushed, the less shedding there will be. Its ears should be kept clean and dry, as should the areas around its eyes. |
| Exercise | The Pyrenean Mastiff does not require a great deal of exercise, but it will become bored and restless without a sufficient amount. Several daily walks will give it the opportunity it needs to check its surroundings and get exercise. Outings are also a great way to socialize the Pyrenean Mastiff, who becomes gentler and more trusting with every friend it makes along the way. |
| Other Considerations | They will do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will do. They cannot tolerate extremes of temperatures. |
