Standard's
KENNEL CLUB STANDARD
The Kennel club Breed Standard of the Mastiff
GENERAL APPEARANCE. Head, in general
outline, giving a square appearance when viewed from
any point. Breadth greatly desired: in ratio to length
of whole head and face as 2/3. Body massive, broad,
deep, long, powerfully built, on legs wide apart and
squarely set. Muscles sharply defined. Size a great
desideratum, if combined with quality. Height and
substance important if both points are proportionately
combined.
CHARACTERISTICS Large, massive,
powerful, symmetrical and well knit frame. A
combination of grandeur and, courage.
TEMPERAMENT Calm, affectionate to owners,
but capable of guarding.
HEAD AND SKULL Skull broad between ears,
forehead flat, but wrinkled when attention is excited.
Brows [superciliary ridges] slightly raised. Muscles
of temples and cheeks [temporal and masseter] well
developed. Arch across skull of a rounded, flattened
curve, with a depression up centre of forehead from
median line between eyes, to half way up sagittal
suture. Face or muzzle, short, broad under eyes and
keeping nearly parallel in width to end of nose;
Truncated, i.e., blunt and cut off squarely, thus
forming a right-angle with upper line of face, of
great depth from point of nose to under-jaw. Under jaw
broad to end. Nose broad, with widely spreading
nostrils when viewed from front, flat [not pointed or
turned up] in profile. Lips diverging at obtuse angles
with septum, and slightly pendulous so as to show a
square profile. Length of muzzle to whole head and
face as 1/3. Circumference of muzzle [measured mid-way
between eyes and nose] to that of head [measured
before the ears] as 3/5.
EYES Small, wide apart, divided by at
least space of two eyes. Stop between eyes well marked
but not too abrupt. Coloured hazel brown, darker the
better, showing no haw.
EARS Small, thin to touch, wide apart,
set on at highest points of sides of skull, so as to
continue outline across summit, and laying flat and
close to cheeks when in repose.
MOUTH Canine teeth healthy, powerful and
wide apart; incisors level, or lower projecting beyond
upper but never so much as to become visible when
mouth is closed.
NECK Slightly arched, moderately long,
very muscular, and measuring in circumference about
one or two inches less than skull before ears.
FOREQUARTERS. Shoulder and arm slightly
sloping, heavy and Muscular. Legs straight, strong and
set wide apart; bones being large. Elbows square.
Pasterns upright.
BODY Chest wide, deep and well let down
between forelegs. Ribs arched and well rounded. False
ribs deep and well set back to hips. Girth one-third
more than height at shoulder. Back and loins wide and
muscular; flat and very wide in bitch slightly arched
in a dog. Great depth of flanks.
HINDQUARTERS Broad, wide and
muscular, with well-developed second thighs, hocks
bent, wide apart, and quite squarely set when standing
or walking.
FEET Large and round. Toes well arched
up. Nails black.
TAIL Set on high, and reaching to hocks,
or a little below them, wide at its root and tapering
to end, hanging straight in repose, but forming a
curve with end pointing upwards, but not over back,
when dog is excited.
GAIT/MOVEMENT Powerful, easy extension.
COAT short and close lying, but not too
fine over shoulders, neck and back.
COLOUR Apricot-fawn silver-fawn, fawn or
dark fawn-brindle. In any case, muzzle ears and nose
should be black with black around the orbits, and
extending upwards between them.
FAULTS Any departure from the
foregoing points should be considered a fault and the
seriousness with which the fault should be regarded in
exact proportion to its degree.
Note Male animals should have two apparently
normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
A K C STANDARD
MCOA /
AKC Mastiff Conformation Standard
OFFICIAL
STANDARD FOR THE MASTIFF
General
Appearance
The Mastiff is a large, massive, symmetrical dog with
a well-knit frame. The impression is one of grandeur
and dignity. Dogs are more massive throughout. Bitches
should not be faulted for being somewhat smaller in
all dimensions while maintaining a proportionally
powerful structure. A good evaluation considers
positive qualities of type and soundness with equal
weight.
Size,
Proportion, Substance
Size - Dogs, minimum, 30 inches at
the shoulder. Bitches, minimum, 27-1/2 inches at the
shoulder. Fault-Dogs or
bitches below the minimum standard. The farther below
standard, the greater the fault.
Proportion - Rectangular, the
length of the dog from forechest to rump is somewhat
longer than the height at the withers. The height of
the dog should come from depth of body rather than
from length of leg.
Substance - Massive, heavy boned,
with a powerful muscle structure. Great depth and
breadth desirable. Fault-Lack
of substance or slab sided.
Head
In general outline giving a massive appearance when
viewed from any angle. Breadth greatly desired.
Eyes - set wide apart, medium in size,
never too prominent. Expression alert but kindly.
Color of eyes brown, the darker the better, and
showing no haw. Light eyes or a predatory expression
is undesirable.
Ears - small in proportion to the
skull, V-shaped, rounded at the tips. Leather
moderately thin, set widely apart at the highest
points on the sides of the skull continuing the
outline across the summit. They should lie close to
the cheeks when in repose. Ears dark in color, the
blacker the better, conforming to the color of the
muzzle.
Skull - broad and somewhat flattened
between the ears, forehead slightly curved, showing
marked wrinkles which are particularly distinctive
when at attention. Brows (superciliary ridges)
moderately raised. Muscles of the temples well
developed, those of the cheeks extremely powerful.
Arch across the skull a flattened curve with a furrow
up the center of the forehead. This extends from
between the eyes to halfway up the skull. The stop
between the eyes well marked but not too abrupt.
Muzzle should be half the length of the skull, thus
dividing the head into three parts-one for the
foreface and two for the skull. In other words, the
distance from the tip of the nose to stop is equal to
one-half the distance between the stop and the occiput.
Circumference of the muzzle (measured midway between
the eyes and nose) to that of the head (measured
before the ears) is as 3 is to 5.
Muzzle - short, broad under the eyes
and running nearly equal in width to the end of the
nose. Truncated, i.e. blunt and cut off square, thus
forming a right angle with the upper line of the face.
Of great depth from the point of the nose to the
underjaw. Underjaw broad to the end and slightly
rounded. Muzzle dark in color, the blacker the better.
Fault-snipiness of the muzzle.
Nose - broad and always dark in color,
the blacker the better, with spread flat nostrils (not
pointed or turned up) in profile.
Lips - diverging at obtuse angles
with the septum and sufficiently pendulous so as to
show a modified square profile.
Canine Teeth - healthy and wide apart.
Jaws powerful. Scissors bite preferred, but a
moderately undershot jaw should not be faulted
providing the teeth are not visible when the mouth is
closed.
Neck,
Topline, Body
Neck - powerful, very muscular,
slightly arched, and of medium length. The neck
gradually increases in circumference as it approaches
the shoulder. Neck moderately "dry" (not
showing an excess of loose skin).
Topline -In profile the topline
should be straight, level, and firm, not swaybacked,
roached, or dropping off sharply behind the high point
of the rump.
Chest - wide, deep, rounded, and
well let down between the forelegs, extending at least
to the elbow. Forechest should be deep and well
defined with the breastbone extending in front of the
foremost point of the shoulders. Ribs well rounded.
False ribs deep and well set back.
Underline - There should be a
reasonable, but not exaggerated, tuck-up.
Back - muscular, powerful, and
straight. When viewed from the rear, there should be a
slight rounding over the rump.
Loins - wide and muscular.
Tail - set on moderately high and
reaching to the hocks or a little below. Wide at the
root, tapering to the end, hanging straight in repose,
forming a slight curve, but never over the back when
the dog is in motion.
Forequarters
Shoulders - moderately sloping,
powerful and muscular, with no tendency to looseness.
Degree of front angulation to match correct rear
angulation.
Legs - straight, strong and set wide
apart, heavy boned.
Elbows - parallel to body.
Pasterns - strong and bent only
slightly.
Feet - large, round, and compact with
well arched toes. Black nails.
Hindquarters
Hindquarters - broad, wide and
muscular.
Second thighs - well developed,
leading to a strong hock joint.
Stifle joint - is moderately
angulated matching the front.
Rear legs - are wide apart and
parallel when viewed from the rear. When the portion
of the leg below the hock is correctly "set back"
and stands perpendicular to the ground, a plumb line
dropped from the rearmost point of the hindquarters
will pass in front of the foot. This rules out
straight hocks, and since stifle angulation varies
with hock angulation, it also rules out insufficiently
angulated stifles. Fault-Straight
stifles.
Coat
Outer coat straight, coarse, and of moderately short
length. Undercoat dense, short, and close lying. Coat
should not be so long as to produce "fringe"
on the belly, tail, or hind legs. Fault-Long
or wavy coat.
Color
Fawn, apricot, or brindle. Brindle should have fawn or
apricot as a background color which should be
completely covered with very dark stripes. Muzzle,
ears, and nose must be dark in color, the blacker the
better, with similar color tone around the eye orbits
and extending upward between them. A small patch of
white on the chest is permitted. Faults-Excessive
white on the chest or white on any other part of the
body. Mask, ears, or nose lacking dark pigment.
Gait
The gait denotes power and strength. The rear legs
should have drive, while the forelegs should track
smoothly with good reach. In motion, the legs move
straight forward; as the dog's speed increases from a
walk to a trot, the feet move in toward the center
line of the body to maintain balance.
Temperament
A combination of grandeur and good nature, courage and
docility. Dignity, rather than gaiety, is the
Mastiff's correct demeanor. Judges should not condone
shyness or viciousness. Conversely, judges should also
beware of putting a premium on showiness.
Approved November 12, 1991
Effective December 31, 1991
FCI
STANDARD (ESPANÕL)
MASTIFF
Standard
nº 264 / 20.12.1988 / E
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Hocico
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Stop
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Sutura sagital
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Occipital
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Línea dorsal
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Grupa
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7.-
Corvejón
8.-Carpotarso
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Espolón
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Muslo
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Pecho
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Punta Espalda
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Papada
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Comisura Labial
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Espalda
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Punta Anca
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Brazo
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Aspecto
General.-
Vista desde cualquier ángulo, la cabeza, en su
contorno general aparece bien encuadrada. La anchura
es una característica muy buscada. La anchura del cráneo
es igual a dos tercios de la longitud total de la
cabeza. El cuerpo es macizo, ancho, alto, largo y de
construcción fuerte. Las extremidades están bien
separadas y en aplomo. La musculatura está claramente
dibujada. La talla es una característica muy buscada,
si va a la par con la calidad de la construcción. La
altura y la substancia son dos puntos importantes si
están acertadamente combinados.
Características.-
Grande, macizo, poderoso, armonioso, bien constituido.
Combinación de nobleza y coraje.
Temperamento.-
Tranquilo, afectuoso con sus dueños, pero buen guardián.
Cabeza
y cráneo.-
El cráneo es ancho entre las orejas. La frente es
lisa pero se arruga cuando el perro está en atención.
Las cejas (arcadas supraorbitales) están ligeramente
elevadas. Los músculos temporal y masetero están
bien desarrollados. El perfil transversal del cráneo
describe un arco. A partir de la zona media de entre
los ojos se remonta una depresión por el centro de la
frente y se prolonga hasta la mitad del cráneo,
siguiendo el eje sagital. El hocico es corto, ancho
entre los ojos, permaneciendo así de ancho hasta el
extremo de la nariz.
El
hocico es truncado, es decir, cortado en cuadrado, su
cara anterior forma un ángulo recto con la línea
superior del hocico, teniendo una gran amplitud desde
el borde antero superior hasta la mandíbula inferior.
La mandíbula inferior es ancha hasta su extremo. La
nariz, vista de frente, es ancha ofreciendo unas
ventanas nasales bien abiertas y vista de perfil, es
plana (no es ni puntiaguda ni retraída). Los labios
son divergentes formando un ángulo obtuso con relación
al tabique nasal (septum). Son ligeramente colgantes
para ofrecer un perfil cuadrado. La longitud del
hocico es igual a un tercio de la longitud total de la
cabeza. La circunferencia del hocico, medida en el
punto medio entre los ojos y la trufa, representa tres
quintos del de la cabeza, medida delante de las orejas.
Ojos.-
Pequeños, bien separados; al menos dos veces la
longitud de la abertura parpebral entre las comisuras
internas (ángulo interno) de los ojos. El stop está
bien marcado, pero no demasiado abrupto. Ojos de color
avellana, lo más oscuros posibles. Conjuntivas no
visibles.
Orejas.-
Pequeñas, finas al tacto, bien separadas la una de la
otra. Implantadas en alto a los lados del cráneo, en
forma de prolongar el perfil superior transversal. En
reposo, están colocadas planas adyacentes a los
carrillos.
Maxilar
– Dientes.-
Caninos sanos, poderosos y bien separados. Los
incisivos están en tijera o los incisivos inferiores
están por delante de los superiores pero nunca hasta
el punto de ser visibles cuando la boca está cerrada.
Cuello.-
Perfil ligeramente arqueado, de longitud mediana, muy
musculoso. Su circunferencia es inferior alrededor de
2 a 5 cm. de la cabeza, medida delante de las orejas.
Extremidades
anteriores (parte delantera).- La espalda y el brazo son ligeramente oblicuos, poderosos y muy
musculosos. El antebrazo es derecho, fuerte y bien
separado. La osamenta es fuerte. Los codos están en
el eje del cuerpo. Los metacarpos están en aplomo.
Cuerpo.-
Pecho ancho, profundo y bien descendido en la región
esternal. Las costillas están bien arqueadas y bien
redondeadas. Las falsas costillas son largas y bien
desarrolladas hacia la zona posterior del tórax. El
perímetro torácico es superior en un tercio a la
altura a la cruz. El dorso y los riñones son anchos y
musculosos. Zona renal plana y muy ancha en la hembra,
ligeramente abovedada en el macho. Flancos muy
descendidos.
Extremidades
posteriores (parte trasera).- Bien anchas y musculosas. Piernas bien desarrolladas. Corvejones
angulados, bien separados y siempre en aplomo tanto en
estación como en movimiento.
Pies.-
Grandes y redondos. Dedos bien arqueados. Uñas
negras.
Cola.-
Implantada alta, descendiendo hasta los corvejones o
un poco más abajo. Ancha en el nacimiento y estrechándose
hacia el extremo. Cuelga derecha en reposo, pero en
acción forma una curva, el extremo se endereza; pero
nunca es llevada sobre el dorso.
Andadura
– Movimiento.-
Movimiento poderoso con extensión fácil de las
extremidades.
Pelo.-
Corto y aplastado sobre el cuerpo, pero no demasiado
fino sobre las espaldas, el cuello y el dorso.
Color.-
Leonado albaricoque, leonado plateado, leonado o
leonado atigrado oscuro. En todos los casos el hocico,
las orejas y la trufa deben ser negras y los ojos
estar rodeados de negro que se extiende hacia arriba,
a la región situada entre las órbitas.
Defectos.-
Cualquier variación con relación a lo que precede
debe ser considerada como un defecto, que será
penalizado en función de su gravedad.
Nota.-
Los machos deben tener dos testículos de apariencia
normal, completamente descendidos en el escroto.
