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Spanish Mastiff

what a spanish mastiff dog looks like
adult Spanish Mastiff
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spanish mastiff
    height of a spanish mastiff dog
group: molossoid
/working
height: 28-32", m 77-80 cm, f 72-75 cm
types: weight: 121-154 lbs
54.88 -69.85 kg
colors: fawn, red, black/white, red-brindle, black-brindle/cream, tiger, chestnut/white, black, gold/any best-yellow, fawn, red, black, wolf color, deer color, brindle, parti-colored
physical traits: large, powerful
hair type: dense, thick, medium length, smooth
personality/
temperament:
intelligent, alert, rustic, affectionate, gentle with family, kind, noble, obedient, self-assured, self-confident, independent, stamina, tendency to snap, male dominant over other dogs, very defensive to dangerous animals and strangers, has loud bark, some can be timid
maintenance/
special needs:

needs space, plenty of exercise, drools, requires fair, caring and consistent training
nicknames: Mastin Espanol, Mastin de la Mancha, Mastin de Extremadura
origination: Spain
bred for: dog fighting, war dog, hunt wild boar, livestock guarding
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companion, security/guard and defense, watchdog, outdoors, cooler climates, not recommended for city life
good with kids?  
life expectancy: 10-11 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci-(molossoid dog breed group), arba-(working dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group)
rescues:    
 
spanish mastiff
spanish mastiff
 
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