The Pyrenean Mastiff, originally from Spain, is an ancient large dog that is somewhat similar to the Great Pyrenees in appearance. For centuries, it has been responsible for the work of herding sheep. Every spring, it drives the sheep from the low-lying plains of the Pyrenees to the high valleys, looking for areas with abundant pasture for grazing. It will manage and protect the sheep along the way. Very reliable at work.
Nowadays, the Pyrenees Mastiff, with its stocky and cute appearance and loyal and gentle personality, has become a family companion dog for many people. So how should we choose when buying this kind of dog? ? Let’s take a look~
1. Look at the certificate
When you buy a Pyrenees Mastiff, you must go to those regular pet stores or breeding farms of pet companies, because these Formal institutions can provide us with the pedigree certificate and epidemic prevention certificate of the Pyrenees Mastiff, and some certificates can tell us the dog’s date of birth, gender, coat color, breeder, various epidemic prevention information, etc. After everyone knows this information, they can have a general understanding of the dog's various physical indicators and pedigree, thereby reducing the probability of selecting a stray or defective dog.
2. Look at the body shape
The Pyrenees Mastiff and the Great Pyrenees have the same ancestors. However, in comparison, the two are smaller. The Mastiff will appear slightly smaller. A well-developed Pyrenees Mastiff can reach a height of 72-86 cm and a weight of 55-75 kg. When choosing, you can only choose puppies, otherwise it will be difficult to train. Regarding the physical requirements of puppies, they must be strong and well-proportioned. In addition, because this is a breed of dog that develops very quickly, it will not appear petite even when it is a child, but it cannot have too much fat on its body. , because its appetite is relatively small among similar dog breeds.
3. Look at the hair
The thick, dense hair is a very iconic feature of the Pyrenean Mastiff. These hairs are medium in length. It has a very good cold resistance effect, feels very comfortable to the touch, and does not appear to be very hard. In terms of color, white is usually used as the basic color of the whole body, and is matched with some other colors, such as golden yellow, brown, black, gray, silver, sand or marble. In addition, when selecting, red and yellow-white Pyrenees Mastiffs are not advisable.
4. Look at the limbs
The Pyrenees Mastiff, as a large dog, has abnormally developed limb muscles in order to well support the movement of the entire body. It is well-developed, the soles of its feet are also wide and large, and are particularly strong. There is some hair between each toe, and the meat on the soles of the feet is relatively thick, which is beneficial to its running and gripping the ground.
5. Look at the personality
The Pyrenees Mastiff is loyal and calm, friendly to adults and children, but has a certain degree of dominance over other dogs. They are more cautious when facing strangers. When selecting, you must be careful not to choose a Pyrenees Mastiff with a certain tendency to attack. If it is not properly trained later, it may become more aggressive.
This kind of large dog is actually not suitable for urban life. It needs sufficient space for exercise. Friends who plan to breed it need to pay attention. Okay, that’s it for today’s sharing.