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The Spanish Mastiff, as the name would have you believe, actually originates from Spain. In Spanish, this dog breed goes by the name of Mastín Español. It has been around for a long time. While the breed’s true history can not be traced conclusively, most historians believe that the Spanish Mastiff is a descendent of Greek dogs. In the era of about 1,000 BC, maritime traders were said to have brought the Greek dogs into Spain. The dogs flourished there and eventually created what we know now today as the Spanish Mastiff.
Spanish Mastiffs made a voyage to North and South America hundreds of years ago when the Spanish were conquering the Aztec and Mayan tribes. People feared the dogs as these huge animals were used in battle during this time period.
The Spanish Mastiff has loose and wrinkled skin, especially around the neck, face, and shoulders. They have medium-length fur that is longer around the neck. The Spanish Mastiff’s coat is typically red, fawn, brindle or black in colour. Some Spanish Mastiffs have a wolf-like colouring on their fur although this is rarely seen amongst the breed. They have large, thick bodies and heads with long floppy ears. Spanish Mastiffs average a height between 72 and 77 centimetres. They tend to weigh between 50 and 65 kilograms. Female Spanish Mastiffs are smaller on average than male Spanish Mastiffs although not by much. The Spanish Mastiff resembles other mastiff breeds. Because of this fact, this breed often gets confused with other mastiff breeds.
