Comparison: Majorca Shepherd Dog and Spanish Mastiff

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

Majorca Shepherd Dog
Photo: Kriegerkalle, Public domain, source
Spanish Mastiff
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Majorca Shepherd DogSpanish Mastiff
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originSpainSpain
CategoryLarge–
Height at withers62–73 cm–
Recognition features
  • Large, sturdy and muscular black dog (sometimes with a white chest patch)
  • Two coat varieties: short-haired (more common) and long-haired "ca cabrer"
  • Intelligent, slightly sad, watchful gaze
  • 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 or long coat; solid black or black with a white chest spot.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 herding, guard and defence dog, solid black, occurring in short- and long-haired varieties.A giant Spanish flock guardian that accompanied merino flocks on their migrations and defended them from wolves.

Breed page: Majorca Shepherd Dog · Breed page: Spanish Mastiff

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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.