Transmontano Mastiff

Coat

Solid: Black (35) Cream (45) Orange (65) Tan (105) Dusty (125)
Tan: with in the traditional or creeping pattern. Points may be brindled.
Grizzle: Grey or red (either) regular grizzle.
Sable: Red sable in accepted in any of the patterns.
Brindle: Cream (45) Orange (65) Tan (105) Dusty (125) with Black (35) brindling.
Masking: Allowed a standard or extended mask.
Urajiro: Allowed.
White Markings: White (15) is allowed in any amount.
Ticking/Roaning: Light to medium ticking allowed.

Eyes

Gold (120-129/100-109, 215) Brown (60-69/50-59/90-99)

Nose

Black (35-39/244)

Faults

None

Disqualifications

None

Notes

The Transmontano Mastiff, also known as the Cão de Gado Transmontano, is a Portuguese livestock guardian dog from the north-eastern Portugal. It is a rare breed, still mostly confined to its area of origin. The breed was developed to work in groups to protect cattle, sheep, and goats from a number of threats, particularly Iberian wolf attacks. It is related to the Rafeiro do Alentejo, another Portuguese livestock guardian dog, and is thought to be related to the Tibetan Mastiff (though no evidence of this exists).

Docile and reserved, the Transmontano Mastiff, is cautious without being aggressive. It is a large, molossoid dog with strong, rustic features and a sober expression. It has a square profile, high limbs, and is naturally straight and upright with a slightly tucked in belly. Males are noticeably taller and bulkier than females.

Breed Files

Transmontano Mastiff - Celia @ Filthy Hippie — Celia @ Filthy Hippie
**Filename:** Great Dane
**Offset:** F403
**Base:** Great Dane
**SCP:** Great Dane
**Accepted:** March 3, 2026
**Notes:** Only one variation. OW for the Great Dane. Shape will breed fine. Has an addball tail which may result in double-tails when breeding with other files.