Pyrenean Mastiff

The Pyrenean Mastiff is a Spanish dog. These dogs are rather large in size and similar in appearance to the st. Bernard. These dogs are not suited for apartment life and will need lots of space to run around in. The Pyrenean Mastiff is a very popular choice among people who have the room to accommodate such a large dog. These dogs are very lovable and affectionate. Despite their large size these dogs love being part of a family and thrive of human attention. They get along fairly well with other pets if socialized when young. The Pyrenean Mastiff has in roots in working dogs. They were bred to protect livestock and as herding dogs. The Pyrenean Mastiff is very brave and will defend anything they are meant to protect.

The Pyrenean Mastiff Stands at 71 to 77 cms tall. The males are considerably taller than the females. The females are about 71 cms while the males are 77 cms. These dogs weigh according to their height. These dogs have a very well proportioned body. They are as tall as they are long and weigh proportionate to their height. The Pyrenean mastiff has a thick long coat with lots of feathering. These dogs have fine soft hair that is of a medium length. There is a lot of feathering noticed on the tail and the limbs. These dogs are never seen in a solid color. They are always seen in a combination of black and orange or black and white. These dogs always have a masked face. The Pyrenean Mastiff has very dense hair. Their hair adds to their large appearance.

The Pyrenean Mastiff is a dog that will always create an impression. This dogs command attention not only by their size but also by their deep and hollow bark. These dogs make excellent watch dogs. They are very protective of their family and will not let any danger come to them. These dogs are very loyal to their masters and need to be socialized with other people. These dogs are very lovable and calm. They have a nice easy going attitude. These dogs get very attached to their owners and will require quite a lot of attention and will get depressed if they are not given enough of it. These dogs make very good work dogs. They excel at farm tasks and are preferred as farm dogs.

The Pyrenean Mastiff is very friendly with most people. They are however extra cautious of men. They will not allow any unknown males to remain around their house or family. This dog is very intelligent and can understand a human’s feelings. They are very easy to train and are obedient once trained. The Pyrenean Mastiff has a life span of about 190 years. These dogs need to be brushed on a regular basis to remove dead skin. They are prone to gastric and hip diseases. These dogs would have been perfect for life in an apartment if not for their size.