Characteristics
large
70–81 cm
54–70 kg
10–13 years old
Pinschers and Schnauzers, Molossians, Mountain and Swiss Cattle Dogs
Brief information
Character
The history of the Pyrenean Mastiff is rooted in the distant past, to the Molossians, who came to Europe from Asia as a result of the development of trade relations. Like many dogs of this group, they accompanied shepherds and protected herds of sheep and cows from predators, including bears and wolves.
In the 1970s, the Pyrenean Mastiff became very popular in his homeland, Spain. In 1982, the breed was recognized by the International Cynological Federation, at the same time its standard was updated. Today, these dogs are service dogs, they are often bred to guard and protect a private home.
The Pyrenean Mastiff is friendly to people, calm, noble and very smart. At the same time, he is bold and does not trust strangers. Not a single uninvited guest will pass by! An excellent guardian, the Pyrenean Mastiff notifies his family with a deep bass and powerful bark.
The Pyrenean Mastiff is good-natured, he treats other dogs calmly, because he is aware of his superior strength. Thanks to this, he gets along well with any neighbors. And with cats, these big pets easily find a common language.
The Pyrenean Mastiff loves all family members without exception. He is ready to bravely defend them to the last, as soon as the dog feels the slightest danger. At the same time, he is kind to children. True, these are quite large pets, so active games with kids should be supervised by adults so that the dog does not accidentally harm the child.
The Pyrenean Mastiff is an obedient learner and is fairly easy to train. But, if the owner does not have experience in raising a dog, you should contact a cynologist. It will also be useful for passing the course of protective guard duty.
Care
The thick dense coat of the Pyrenean Mastiff sheds twice a year. At this time, the owner should comb the pet at least once every 2-3 days. The rest of the time, you can carry out this procedure a little less often once a week will be enough.
It should be borne in mind that, like all mastiffs, the Pyrenean does not differ in cleanliness and drools abundantly.
Conditions of detention
In general, the Pyrenean Mastiff is a breed that does not require many hours of walking. However, he will be happy to play with the owner, share a walk in nature with him.
Mastiff feels comfortable living in a private house. He is suitable for both keeping in an open-air cage on the street, and free range.
Like many large dogs, the Pyrenean Mastiff grows very fast. In this regard, the puppy’s joints become fragile. Up to a year, it is necessary to monitor the activity of the dog so that it does not become overloaded. Climbing stairs and running on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt should also be controlled and limited.
