Spanish dog breeds

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1. Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are dogs belonging to two breeds of the spaniel dog type: the American Cocker Spaniel and the English Cocker Spaniel of which are commonly called simply Cocker Spaniel in their countries of origin. In the early 20th century, Cocker Spaniels also included small hunting spaniels.

Breed Overview

Type:

Sporting Dogs

Origin:

Spain

Weight:

About 24.0 to 28.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 14.4 to 15.6 (inches)

Life Span:

About 12.0 to 15.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Black, Light cream, Red, Brown

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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2. English Springer Spaniel

The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of gun dog in the Spaniel group traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game. It is an affectionate, excitable breed with a typical lifespan of twelve to fourteen years.

Breed Overview

Type:

Sporting Dogs

Origin:

Spain

Weight:

About 45.0 to 55.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 19.2 to 13.32 (inches)

Life Span:

About 9.0 to 15.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Black, Deep Reddish Brown

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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3. Pyrenean Mastiff

The Pyrenean Mastiff or Mastín del Pirineo is a Spanish breed of large livestock guardian dog from the autonomous community of Aragón in north-eastern Spain. It was traditionally used to protect flocks during the annual transhumance to high summer pasture in the Pyrenees.

Breed Overview

Type:

Working Dogs

Origin:

Spain

Weight:

About 130.0 to 200.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 24.0 to 31.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 10.0 to 13.0 (years)

Fur Color:

White and Beige, White and Black, White and Brown, White and Silver

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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4. Spanish Mastiff

The Spanish Mastiff or Mastín Español is a breed of dog from Spain, originally bred to be a guard dog and whose specialized purpose is to be a livestock guardian dog protecting flocks and/or herds from wolves and other predators.

Breed Overview

Type:

Working Dogs

Origin:

Spain

Weight:

About 140.0 to 220.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 26.0 to 35.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 10.0 to 12.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Black to Fawn, Red, Brindle, Tri-colored

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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5. Spanish Water Dog

The Spanish Water Dog breed is used in Spain as a general purpose sheepdog and guard. It is also used sometimes as a gundog, and is skilled at retrieval from water.

Breed Overview

Type:

Working Dogs

Origin:

Spain

Weight:

About 30.0 to 50.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 15.0 to 20.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 12.0 to 14.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Beige, Black, White, and Brown

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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