Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomSpanish Mastiff at a glance
- Origin
- Spain
- Appeared
- 800 CE to 1946 (uncertain)
- Family
- European Mastiff
- Type
- Livestock guardian
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- FCI
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 91
The name. Spanish mastín, "mastiff", from Old French mestif, probably from Latin mansuetus, "tamed".
Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: European Mastiff
Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso
Same time, same continent
Bloodhound, Cane Corso, Greyhound, Icelandic Sheepdog, Kuvasz, Norwegian Buhund
Same eraGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomPlace in time
The Spanish Mastiff appears 800 CE to 1946 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Spanish Mastiff is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
