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| PYRNEAN MASTIFF country of origin SPAIN |
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| No this is NOT a St.Bernard x Gt.Pyrenees. This is a Pyrnean Mastiff Breed Standard. A large dog throughout. Well proportioned & muscular. With a compact skeleton. Although large in size. it should never be cumbersome, flabby or sluggish. HEIGHT: No maximum height or weight, as long as the current proportions are in effect throughout the whole dog. Infact the taller better provided the symmerty is maintained throughout the whole dog. Minimum height Males 77 cms, Females 72 cms. It is preferred that Males reach a minimum of 81 cms. TEMPERAMENT : Meek & docile. Extremely intelligent. It can be very brave & fierce with strangers. This dog shows extreme benovelence towards other dogs, knowing that should the need arise it is a highly skilled in fighting off Wolves. Has a very deep & immense bark. HEAD : Large & strong, moderately long skull face look, that will be in uniform. Showing no specifc difference in width. When viewed side on it will look deep not Wolflike. There will be a slight defined stop. WIDTH of the skull should be or slightly superior to the length.. Occiput crest will be well marked. In profile the face will look somewhat triangular. Large, slightly diminishing towards the Truffle ( Subter-raren ). Should never look snipy nosed ( Collie nosed ) . EYES : Small hazel, preferrably showing aggression towards strangers. Yet very sweet towards a friend. EYELIDS Black. Close to eyes. When dog is alert, attentive. Lower eyelid shows a small part of the conjuntiva, when resting. EARS : Medium sized. V shaped. Plain & inserted well over the line. When alert should be seperated from the face. Partially lifted NEVER should be amputated. No enforced dog fights please ! . TEETH : Scissor bite. Rather small incisors compared to the size of the canine teeth & the strength of the Molars. Should have ALL Premolars. NECK : Wide. Strong muscled. Flexible with a double wide developed Gill. But exaggerated. BODY : Rectangular. Strong showing great power. Wide Chest. Well marked chestplate. Round Brisket. (Chest). Back will narrow towards the hips. FOREQUARTERS : Straight Parrelall. Well muscled & obliques shoulders. Larger than the Forearms. FOREARMS : Are triple the Pasterns in size. HINDQUARTERS : Good rear angulation. Strong muscled. Heavy boned. Well marked Hocks. FEET : Cat feet. Slightly oval. May have Single or Double Dewclaws. Preferred to be left on the dog. TAIL : Strong at root. Medium set, Strong Flexible. Showing an important Panche. Reaches the Hocks when in repose. When in action, it will be held as a Sabre. Rather curled at the bottom, but totally folded. And NEVER resting over the back (Gay tail) . MOVEMENT : Trot is preferred. Powerful, showing a sense of purpose. Straight NEVER plaiting. COAT : Half long Thick & lying close flat to body. Ideal medium length 6 to 9 cms at middle of the back. Longer on neck, shoulders, Stomach. Hind & Forequarters. COLOUR : Basically White. Always with a well defined Mask. Mask colour similar to the irregular shapes on the body. Ears always marked. Best colours are Pure White with medium Grey masks, Deep Gold, Dusk, Black, Silvergrey, Light Tan, Sand, Brindle. FAULTS : Sheepdog face & head. Lack of a premolar. Slight distortion when in movement. Slight shyness. Slightly curled coat. More than 9 cms long. SERIOUS FAULTS : Snipy or excessively rounded muzzle. Incorrect laying of Quarters Weak Bone. Moderate engonatism. Lack of ANY teeth. Unless caused by an accident. Roachback. Loins taller than shoulders. Very curly coat or whenever less than 6 cms or over 11 cms. NO Mask. Depigmentated pigmintation. Ears or Tail cut. Exagerrated Entopian or Ectropian. Tail leaning over the back with no panche or straight at end. Fragile & Lympathic appearance. Unstable Characture. ELIMINATING FAULTS : Excessive engonatism. Lack of pigmentation at Truffle & Mucosa. Absence of White. No White markings at quarters & tail. Absolutely ALL White dogs. Absence of Mask. Coat shorter than 3 cms or longer than 13 cms. Monachrid or Crytorchid dogs. Any marks that are not clearly noticed. This could mean Mongel blood . A very RARE dog, lets try & keep it that way. Please do not overbreed this wonderful dog. And Breeders please do try to sell your puppies with co-ownership. this helps to protect you & your puppy. If a pup turns out to be pet quality, please Spay/Neuter them If a Puppy is brought as a pet, then a pet it should remain, please Spay/Neuter Pet quality pups. Please try to buy your pup, where you can see & feel the parents or from a very reputable, reliable, resposible dedicated Breeder. Breeders who are always willing to help you with your new puppy ok. Also to St.Bernard & Gt.Pyrenees rescuers, please triple check your rescues, if they even remotely match the above colours & standard, especially if you think the rescue is a Saint mix dog. Please ask for verification as to whether or not the dog could be a Pyrnean Mastiff, ok Thanx so much for all you do. It is greatly appreciated. God love & Bless you all & all Pyrnean Mastiffs worldwide. Wishing you trouble free days & nights, Yours a lady o' Erin {{x}} |
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| Padeane Multibreed Rescue Las Vegas Nevada. U.S.A. |
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