Libro Razas Españolas

Pyrenean Mastiff F.C.I. Standard Nº 92 / 30. 08. 2002 / GB Origin: Spain Publication of the original valid standard: 26.05.1982 Utilization: Guard and defense. Previously, the Pyrenean Mastiff was used for defense against beasts of prey, in particular against wolf and bear. Nowadays he is an excellent guard for country estates and their owners as he is easily trained. Classification F.C.I.: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid breeds – Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds. Section 2.2 Molossoid breeds, Mountain type. Without working trial. I. General Appearance That of a very large dog, above average size and of medium proportions. Harmonious, emphatically strong and muscular. Firm bone structure. Coat not exaggerated in length. In spite of his size, must not give the impression of being heavy or sluggish. II. Important Proportions Within medium proportions. Well balanced and harmonious over. The length of the body measures barely more than the height at withers. Length of skull in relation to bridge of nose = 5 : 4. Breadth of skull : Equal to or slightly larger than length. Relationship of height at withers to girth of chest is approximately 7 : 10. III. Behaviour / Temperament Friendly towards humans, calm, noble and very intelligent, at the same time courageous and proud towards strangers from whom he never backs away. In his behaviour towards other dogs, he is good natured and aware of his superior strength. Occasionally, he will fight with great skill, an atavistic quality which goes back to hundreds of years of fighting wolves. His dark bark comes from deep within his chest. His expression is alert. IV. Head Large, strong, moderately long. Length of skull is 5 : 4 in proportion to bridge of nose. Longitudinal axes of skull and muzzle are very slightly diverging to almost parallel. Seen from above, skull and muzzle must be long and even in shape without marked difference between width at set-on of muzzle and width at temple. Seen from side, head must be deep and not bulging. CRANIAL REGION: Skull: Broad, strong, slightly convex in profile. Width of skull equal to or slightly broader than length. Occipital bone pronounced. Stop: Gentle, barely emphasized, but still visible. FACIAL REGION: Nose leather: Black, moist, large and broad. Muzzle: Seen from side, bridge of nose must be straight. Seen from above, the muzzle is slightly triangular, tapering very gradually from its set on to the nose Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 116