Pyrenean Mastiff Dog Breed

- Other names:
- Perro Mastin Del Pireneo
- Mastin Del Pirineo
- Mastin D'aragon
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Pronunciation: [pyr·e·ne·an mas·tiff]
This ancient Molosser breed may look a little like a number of other giant mountain dogs, but those who are familiar with the breed will know the finer differences. These dogs have been around for centuries and are highly prized where they remain "employed" as Livestock Guardian Dogs. The FCI recognized the breed in 1954, shortly before the breed was nearly extinct. The AKC placed the dog in its Foundation Stock Service (FSS) in 2014.