Pyrenean Mastiff
Breed Information |
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| Name | Pyrenean Mastiff |
| Other names | Perro Mastin del Pireneo, Mastín del Pirineo, Mostín d'o Pireneu |
| Origin |  Spain |
| Breed Group | Guard dog (UKC) |
| Size | Giant |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 10-12 years |
| Temperament |
Calm Courageous Docile Noble Gentle Protective |
| Height |
Male: 29-31 inches (73-78cm) Female: 28-30 inches (71-76cm) |
| Weight |
Male: 176–220 pounds (80–100 kg) Female: 154–189 pounds (70–86 kg) |
| Colors |
White & Beige White & Biscuit White & Black White & Brown White & Golden White & Gray White & Silver |
| Litter Size | 4-8 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average $1500 - $3000 USD Pyrenean Mastiffs can cost you anywhere from $1,000 to $1,800 depending on the breeder, but show quality Pyreneans can cost at least $3,000 to $5,000. Average annual expenses to keep a Pyrenean Mastiff can also run you up anywhere from $1,500 and up. |
Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
3 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
3 stars The Pyrenean Mastiff will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at least a large yard. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
4 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: It is particularly gentle with children – although its sheer size can cause problems for youngsters who are unsteady on their feet. |
| Dog Friendly |
4 stars It is gentle with other dogs as well as other pets and people it knows. |
| Exercise Needs |
4 stars 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. |
| Grooming |
3 stars The Pyrenean Mastiff's longish coat needs regular brushing and combing. Its ears should be kept clean and dry, as should the areas around its eyes. |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: N/A Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
2 stars |
| Shedding Level |
5 stars Constant Shedding: The Pyrenean Mastiff has a fairly long double coat that sheds regularly. To keep matting and tangles under control (as well as shedding), you should brush this dog several times a week. |
| Stranger Friendly |
1 stars This large breed should be socialized from puppyhood to encourage confidence, but it will always be in its nature to remain suspicious of strangers. |
| Trainability |
3 stars |
| Watchdog Ability |
5 stars Great Watchdog Ability: Its calm and passive demeanour belie its watchful and protective instincts, and while it is a big teddy bear with its family, it becomes a ferocious protector when the circumstances demand. Despite its innate suspicion of strangers, it is not aggressive unless provoked. |
Pyrenean Mastiff Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Max | Molly |
| 02 | Jack | Bella |
| 03 | Toby | Daisy |
| 04 | Sam | Sadie |
| 05 | Bear | Gracie |
| 06 | Bandit | Ellie |
| 07 | Harley | Chloe |
| 08 | Zeus | Lulu |
| 09 | Buster | Gracie |
| 10 | Jackson | Abbie |
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Overview |
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The Pyrenean Mastiff, also called the Perro Mastin del Pireneo, Mastín del Pirineo and Mostín d'o Pireneu, is a gentle giant dog, males 77 centimetres (30 in) and females 71 centimetres (28 in) at the withers, although they can be up to 81 centimetres (32 in). They have a heavy white coat with large darker spots. The average weight is about 81 kilograms (179 lb), although males can often weigh over 100 kilograms (220 lb). The Pyrenean Mastiff can be hard to control at times due to his large size. He can be intimidating to some people who are not familiar with large breed dogs. As a livestock guardian dog, he will be protective of his home and his family. Training and socialization should be started at a young age to ensure he does not become shy or overly aggressive when meeting strangers. He is generally a mild mannered dog and easy to train, however, there must be a strong leader within the family to train him or he will try to take that position. He does well with children as long as they respect his space and he does excellent with other animals. He may need to be watched around other dogs, especially of the same gender. The Pyrenean Mastiff does require a job to do to keep him happy. He can easily become destructive if he has no outlet for his energy. |
History |
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For a long time the Pyrenean Mastiff accompanied the herds of sheep in its migratory paths from the Aragonese and Navarrese Pyrenees until Maestrazgo. Its main function was to guard and protect the herds and its masters from the attacks of wolves, bears and thieves. During the 20th century, especially after the Spanish Civil War, due to economic difficulties, the mastiff went into decline as it was very expensive to keep a dog of its size. In the 1970s a group of fans started a job of recovery of the breed through the few specimens that were in the countryside and still had typical features of the ancient mastiff. It has been documented since 1977 as a modern purebred breed by the Club del Mastín del Pirineo de España in Spain. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: LIVESTOCK GUARDIANS: GREAT PYRENEES AND PYRENEAN MASTIFFS
- [2] ^ American Kennel Club: Pyrenean Mastiff Dog Breed Information
