Mastiff — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Mastiff — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Mastiff originates in Great Britain and is classified by the FCI in Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer), Section 2.1 (Molossoid breeds, Mastiff type).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC minimum height at the shoulder is 30 inches for dogs and 27½ inches for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI height at the withers is 64 to 69 cm for males and 61 to 66 cm for females; weight is 50 to 59 kg (males) and 41 to 50 kg (females).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is straight, coarse and of moderately short length, with a dense undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are any shade of brindle, fawn or red.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament combines grandeur and good nature, courage and docility.