Comparison: Majorca Mastiff and Spanish Mastiff

Majorca Mastiff and Spanish Mastiff are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Majorca Mastiff
Photo: Noukas Bande, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Spanish Mastiff
Photo: http://delamonteeducol.chiens-de-france.com/, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Majorca MastiffSpanish Mastiff
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originSpainSpain
CategoryMedium–
Height at withers52–58 cm–
Weight30–38 kg–
Recognition features
  • Typical molosser of slightly elongated build, medium-sized, strong and powerful
  • Short rough coat; brindle, fawn and black, often with a black mask
  • Massive head, distinctly larger in males than in bitches
  • Giant, powerful, muscular dog with a massive head and heavy bone
  • Semi-long, dense coat in many colours, solid colours most appreciated
  • Deep, sonorous bark audible from far away
CoatShort and rough to the touch; brindle, fawn and black (preferred in this order); white patches on front feet, chest and muzzle up to 30% of the coat; black mask permitted.Dense, medium-length, smooth coat over the whole body; colour is not decisive, with self-coloured yellow, fawn, red, black, wolf and deer most appreciated.
PurposeA Majorcan watch and guard dog of harbours and coastal settlements, brindle, fawn or black.A giant Spanish flock guardian that accompanied merino flocks on their migrations and defended them from wolves.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.