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Breed Standards for
the Spanish Mastiff |
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General Appearance: |
The
breed is longer than it is high |
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Head: |
The
big strong head is shaped like a truncated pyramid, broad at
the base, and the medium sized; Triangular ears hang close
to the head when at rest but are partially pricked at the
top when attentive. The ears are not cropped. |
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Color: |
Solid colors are appreciated most, but combined colors,
brindles or parti-colors are possible |
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Coat: |
Thick and dense |
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Size: |
Height: male: 30.5; female: 28.5”
Weight: 121-154 lb |
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Temperament: |
An
obedient guard, sure of itself, aware of its own enormous
power, and very determined when facing harmful animals or
strangers |