2011年4月11日星期一

Pyrenean Mastiff Breed Information

Pyrenean Mastiff

Pyrenean Mastiff profile


Breed Group:     Not Akc Recognized

Weight:     Male: 120-155; Female: 120-155 lbs

Height:     Male: 28-34; Female: 28-34 inches

Color(s):     White with head or body markings of black, orange, gray, fawn, and brindle.

Pyrenean Mastiff History


The Phoenician traders acquired mastiffs within Assyria and Sumaria. These dogs were purchased from Spain where they were that they are bred as working dogs and helpful to guard and drive the substantial flocks of sheep to and in the grassy pastures. The average dog usually experienced the responsibility for about 200 sheep - and 5 or 6 dogs would be used to adopt charge of around 1000 mind of sheep. In their work of protecting the herd we were holding assisted by the shepherd dog today generally known as Gos d'Atura Catala (Catalan Sheepdog). The Pyrenean Mastiff continues to be influenced from the blood regarding molosser dogs. Two large and powerful breeds resulted because of this influence. The French raised their dogs of their own direction and style, hence resulting in a characteristic type that later became generally known as Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees (Pyrenean Huge batch Dog/Great Pyrenees). In the Lower Pyrenees, the Spanish chose to stay with the traditional type canines, working dogs that were a lot more primitive and wide and a reduced amount of refined.



Pyrenean Mastiff Description

The Pyrenean Mastiff is an extremely large dog, males 77 cm (30 in) in addition to females 71 cm (28 in) in the withers, although they can depend on 81 cm (32 in). They want a heavy white coat by using large darker spots. The average weight is around 180 pounds, although males may weigh over 220 pounds.



Pyrenean Mastiff Temperament

The Pyrenean Mastiff is meek, docile in addition to extremely intelligent. Pyrenean Mastiffs have become brave and fierce with other people. They show extreme benevolence by using other dogs knowing of it has the strength. Should a threat happen, the Pyrenean Mastiff is competent at fighting, remembering its acquired behavior from the fight with wolves. They have got a deep and intense bark, but tend to be quiet. Pyrenean Mastiffs know their strength and they realize how to use it, so they make good guard dogs. They are protective that belongs to them, kind with family and buddies, and friendly when "off-duty". They're just reliable, good around children, in addition to good with other pets. They are going to not threaten another without explanation, and are mostly a delicate but brave breed.




Pyrenean Mastiff Care

This breed has moderate self care requirements though grooming can be time consuming because the dog's massive size. The longish coat is susceptible to form mats if not covered thoroughly. Weekly brushing would ensure and maintain favorable condition of the coat.



Pyrenean Mastiff Grooming

The coat of the Pyrenean Mastiff is actually comprised of two layers. That coat typically cleans itself. The superior layer is susceptible to matting. Brushing the breed's coat fairly often will help to keep that coat from matting.



Pyrenean Mastiff Training

The Pyrenean Mastiff is extremely intelligent and will depend on signals and commands from it's master to do it's duties. They are keen to please and basic behavior is recommended. They will not improve with harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training needs to be done with firmness, fairness, serenity, and consistency.

Pyrenean Mastiff Pictures


Breton Grande Y Grato (Australia), the Beautiful Pyrenean MastiffBreton Grande Y Grato (Australia), the Beautiful Pyrenean MastiffThis is Yola de la Tajadera del Tio Roy, the might fine looking Pyrenean Mastiff