Pyrenean mastiff

Pyrenean Mastiff

  • Life expectancy

    12 - 14 years

  • Weight

    Male 55 - 70 kg

    Female 55 - 70 kg

  • Height

    Male 55 - 70 kg

    Female 55 - 70 kg

  • Hair

    long

  • Group

    Pinscher and Schnauzer type dogs, Molossoids,Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattle Dogs

  • Nicknames

    Mastín de Navarra

Index

The Pyrenean Mastiff is a large guard dog. In the past they were used to guard flocks and defend themselves from other animals such as wolves. For this reason, their protective instinct is still latent and they are very good guardians of property or people. They are gentle and very loyal to their owners. They love to be in a family environment, attentive to everything that happens around them. A physical characteristic that distinguishes them is that they have a thick double coat with the hair around the neck forming a ruff.

Characteristics of the Pyrenean mastiff

  • SIZE

  • EXERCISE NEEDS

  • EASY TO TRAIN

  • GOOD WITH CHILDREN

  • KINDNESS TO OTHER PETS

  • HEALTH OF THE BREED

  • COST TO KEEP

  • INTELLIGENCE

  • TOLERANCE TO BEING ALONE

Why choose a Pyrenean mastiff?

PROS

  • They are affectionate and loyal and very familiar.

  • They are not known for being barkers.

  • They are very good with children of all ages and are generally very good with other dogs.

  • They are excellent watchdogs and have a deep, impressive bark.

  • They are very intelligent and in the right hands are easy to train.

  • They are confident and independent by nature

CONS

  • They are very large in size and need enough space

  • When they are puppies they can be boisterous

  • They may be cautious around people they don't know.

  • They drool and may also have gas

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Origin and history of the Pyrenean mastiff

It could be said that they originate from Spain or more precisely from the southern slope of the mountains known as the Pyrenees. The breed was developed in the region of the Crown of Aragon during the Middle Ages, and also in what was known as the region of Navarra, which is why for a time it was called Mastín de Navarra. These large, brave dogs protected livestock from wolves and bears.

In 1659, when the Pyrenees mountains were divided between Spain and France, it was a time when the French developed their own breed of mastiff, which would become known as the Pyrenean mountain dog or Great Pyrenees. On the Spanish side, people stayed true to their original mastiff-type dogs.

During the 1940s and 1950s, when people were still recovering from the effects of the Spanish civil war, the numbers of both Pyrenean and Spanish Mastiffs fell dangerously. It was not until the 1970s that interest in the breed arose again and the number of specimens increased again, thanks to the efforts of breed enthusiasts who saved them from extinction, and in 1982 the breed received recognition. of the FCI.

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Character ofthe Pyrenean mastiff

Like their large size, it is the love that the Pyrenean Mastiff has, they are very close to their owners and family. Due to their protective instinct, they tend to be a little overprotective, which can be a problem when they are around small children. They are distrustful of those they don't know, but will rarely be aggressive towards a stranger unless they feel threatened. In general, they prefer to keep their distance until they meet someone.

Pyrenean Mastiffs are ideal in a home environment where the children are older and therefore know how to behave with dogs. As with all large dogs, socialization should begin at an early age, they should be taught the "basics" and boundaries while they are still young to prevent them from showing a more dominant side. If they don't know who the alpha dog is in a home, they can quickly assume the role of a dominant dog, something that should be avoided.

Curiosities about the Pyrenean mastiff

  • The breed was developed in the regions of Spain, Aragon and Castile.

  • They are often confused with the Great Pyrenees, which are their French counterparts.

Names for Pyrenean mastiff

Frida, Yoko, Tano, George

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