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Pyrenean Mastiff
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
et
Coat
thick and quite long (6 to 9 cm).
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Pyrenean Mastiff is a Spanish dog breed originating from the Aragonese Pyrenees and the French Pyrenees. For its large size and strength, the FCI classification places it in group 2 (molossoids), section 2.2 mountain-type molosser.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise sufficient.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Pyrenean Mastiff
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Pyrenean Mastiff
Origins & history
A story told
For a very long time the Pyrenean Mastiff accompanied sheep herds in their transhumant journeys from the Aragonese Pyrenees and Navarre to the Maestrazgo. Its main function was to protect the flocks and their masters from attacks by wolves and bears. During the twentieth century, the Mastiff declined due to the high cost of maintaining such a large dog. In the 1970s, a group of enthusiasts initiated recovery work on the breed. In 1977, the Club of the Pyrenean Mastiff of Spain was founded, which organizes selection and international programs. In France, the Association of Lovers of Pyrenean Dogs has been looking after the interests of the breed since 1986.
Physical
Breed standard
The Pyrenean Mastiff is a large dog: according to the breed standard, males must measure more than 77 cm and females more than 72 cm. The body is covered with a thick and long coat, white in color, with darker patches on the entire body.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Pyrenean Mastiff of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of pyrenean mastiff (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a pyrenean mastiff ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a pyrenean mastiff ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pyrenean Mastiff
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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