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•   Dog Breed Pictures: Spanish Mastiff
The Spanish Mastiff is a descendant of breeds that were brought to Spain during the invasion of the Huns. It was use to watch over the cattle and sheep by the Spanish herders, and still is to this day.

•   Spanish Mastiff Information
The Spanish Mastiff is gentle with other animals -even cats - and loving to his owners. He enjoys being with his family and doing a job for them. This dog is easily satisfied with minimal exercise and grooming. Owners that do not raise stock find them apt family guardians, search-and-rescue dogs or obedience workers. Currently, there are breeders in Switzerland and Germany, and the dogs are beginning to infiltrate the USA and other countries.

•   Spanish Mastiff (Mastin Espanol) Standard
A dog of great size, hypermetric and medium proportions. Well balanced,very powerful and muscular. Origin: Spain; Utilization: Guard and protection (livestock, property); Classification FCI: Group II (Pinscher and Schnauzer type. Molossian and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs). Section 2.2. (Molossian. Mountain type). Without working trial.