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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. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Canines (dogs) Affenpinscher Afghan hound Airedale terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute English cocker spaniel English setter English springer spaniel fennec fox fox terrier Parson Russell terrier Pekinese Pembroke Welsh corgi Perro de Presa Canario Peruvian Inca Orchid Slovakian wire-haired pointer Slovenský Kopov Slovenský Čuvač Small Münsterländer smooth fox terrier |