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Spanish mastiff
noun[ C ]
(alsoSpanish Mastiff)uk /ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈmæs.tɪf/ us /ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈmæs.tɪf/
a type of large, strong dog from Spain that has short hair and a large head and is used especially to protect sheep, cows, etc. from being attacked by other animals:
The Spanish mastiff was used as a shepherd dog in the Middle Ages, guiding and protecting sheep in the countryside.
You can hear the bark of a Spanish Mastiff from a great distance.
Spanish mastiffs are very protective and affectionate, but their large size make them a challenge to take care of.
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