The Pyrenean Mastiff is a large and powerful breed of dog from the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain. They are strong, intelligent, and loyal, and make great family pets. Pyrenean Mastiffs have a thick, double coat that is usually white with black or brown markings. They are active and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 10–12 years
- Weight
- Male 70–100 kg · Female 60–90 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 77–90 cm · Female 72–85 cm
- Origin
- Spain
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- white with grey markings, white with black markings, white with beige/tan markings, white with orange markings
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Mastín del Pirineo, Mostín, Mostín d'Aragón, Mostín d'o Pireneu
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day