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76 GUIDE T O BREED S

PYRENEAN MASTIFF

A GENERALLY GOOD-NATURED DOG WITH A NOBLE ATTITUDE, BUT SUSPICIOUS OF STRANGERS FCI

Height range A native of Spain, the Pyrenean Mastiff was originally Dense, bristly
28–32 in (72–81 cm) kept for guarding mountain flocks. Large and courageous white coat
textured,
Weight range enough to take on a bear or a wolf, this breed is now often
120–154 lb (54–70 kg)
used as a house guard. Intelligent and calm, with the right
Life span 10 years training, it can also be a
Origin Spain good companion dog.

Small, Long,
almond-shaped eyes plumed tail

Well-defined
face mask
Irregular patch
same color as
face mask

Double
dewlap

TIBETAN KYI APSO

A RARE MOUNTAIN DOG, POSSESSIVE OF HOME AND FAMILY

Height range Only a handful of Kyi Apsos have appeared outside Tibet, and the Low-set,
22–28 in (56–71 cm) breed is elusive even in its own country. Traditionally, this dog is a pendant ears
Weight range guard of flocks and homes. The Tibetan Kyi Apso has a characteristic
68–84 lb (31–38 kg)
springy gait and is agile
Life span 7–10 years and capable of rapid Tail carried
Origin Tibet bursts of speed. high in a curl

Other colors
Bearded
face Neck broad
relative
Any color to body
Strong
hindquarters
Dense, wiry,
black coat

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