Spanish Mastiff
A giant, long-coated Spanish livestock guardian of the plains—calm, immense, and dependable.
Overview. The Spanish Mastiff is a giant, heavy-coated guardian developed to protect sheep flocks from wolves on the Iberian plains.
History & Origin
For centuries it accompanied transhumant flocks across Spain, a solitary, fearless defender of livestock.
Appearance & Coat
Enormous and loose-skinned, with a long coat in fawn, brindle, black, or wolf-gray and a calm, heavy head.
Temperament
Calm, dignified, and protective, it is gentle with its charges yet formidable to predators.
Care & Exercise
Needs space and moderate exercise with regular coat care.
FCI Recognition
Recognized by the FCI in Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer – Molossian type – Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs).
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