We are living in Galicia, Spain and about a week ago an abandoned (the Spanish are good at abandoning amimals and we have already adopted a spanish cat and dog) Mastin dog appeared near our house. These are native spainsh dogs and I don't know a lot about them. I am presently feeding it and obviously it is quite happy to stay around! It is very nervous of strangers although with myself and two children it is very friendly, giving the paw etc. buit with my husband still v. scared and backs away. Is there anything I should know or be aware of???
2007-02-15 03:08:17 · 7 answers · asked by willsy 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Mastins are very laid back animals but only when provoked like any other animal if they feel threatened they will strike... but usually the mastins just run away rather than attack. Have your husband feed it and get used to him if you want to keep him... soon enough he will see that your husband is a good guy and come around =) He did with you didnt he?? Hope this was helpful!!
2007-02-15 03:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by csmutz2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Spanish Mastiff (Mastin de Espanol), as with any dog, you should be carefull, not because he is a mastiff, but because he is a strange dog, and you don't know anything about him. If you are going to keep him, I would advise you to first and formost take him to your vet to be checked out and given any nessary vacinations. Now lets move on the the speciffics of the Spanish Mastiff.
The Spanish Mastiff is a Spain native and was for some time very popular in that country. He is a decendent of the ancient mastiff stock that made its ever-meandering way around the globe during the roman, phoenician, and other transworld traversings. The Spanish Mastiff is a natural guard, an it's inherent abilities led to many crossings with other breeds to perfect the lesser breed's type. The Spanish Mastiff is a gentle dog but he is wary and often aggressive with other dogs. He is wonderful with people and will bond inseparably with children if raised from a young age with them. Even though he looks lazy, he is quick and alert as well as obedient. The spanish mastiff is large and rather lenghty with a massive chest and much power. He has a large but shapely head and (a characvteristic of the breed) large dewlap on his neck. They are usually between 26-29 in. ande 110-135 lbs. The coat is short and dense and color is usually fawn, brindle, or black and white and red.
here is a site that might help
http://www.spanishmastiff.org/enter.html
2007-02-15 03:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by sherrycranford 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog that did this after we adopted him. Do you know how old the dog is? We had a Dane who didn't like men, he usually would growl at them but it was because he had been abused before we found him. Our current dog is scared of strangers. How does he react to strangers? Is it just your husband he shies from? It could be that he will need more time to adjust. With our Dane when we had guest we would hold the dog and have them give him a piece of bread ( to him that was a treat) while they spoke calmly and petted him on the head. after that he would usually be ok with them.
Our current dog (also adopted) took about six months to get used to my father but he had had very little human contact until we adopted him ( he was born at the shelter).
If you want to find out more about the specific breed check out this link: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/spanishmastiff.htm
2007-02-15 03:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by grk_tigris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Mastiffs are generally sturdy with little ones, exceedingly their very own. - they do no longer require a large quantity of exercising, on a daily basis walks could be adequate. - extensive - they are going to be comfortable with canines they are raised with, unusual canines intruding on their territory could pose a topic Mastiffs often are large canines, huge, sluggish, yet dependable and candy. i visit function that they drool lots everywhere, and that they choose their wrinkles wiped sparkling out in many cases to steer away from dermis infections.
2016-10-02 04:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a site for the English Mastiff, but it does deal with Mastiffs in general and it also has a forum where you could ask for specific info on the Spanish Mastiff
http://www.mastiffweb.com/history.htm
Good luck with him, they look a lovely breed.
2007-02-15 03:41:18 · answer #5 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mastín Español web sites:
http://www.MastinInfo.com
http://www.aepme.org
2007-02-17 19:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by sallyndk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.galeon.com/mastinleones/
That should help
2007-02-15 03:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋