Spanish Mastiff
| Spanish Mastiff | |
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Spanish Mastiff and puppy
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| Alternative names | |
| Mast? Espa?l | |
| Country of origin | |
| Spain | |
| Common nicknames | |
| Classification and breed standards | |
| FCI: | Group 2 Section 2 #91 |
| Not recognized by any major kennel club | |
| This breed of dog is extinct | |
| Notes | |
The Spanish Mastiff is a large breed of dog, originating in Spain, originally bred to be a guard dog whose purpose is to defend livestock from wolves and other predators.
Appearance
The Spanish Mastiff is a very large and powerful dog, similar in appearance to the other Mastiff breeds. They have a large powerful head, with loose folds of skin and a double dewlap on the neck.
