The Codab, also known as the Majorca Mastiff and the Majorca Bull dog, is a medium-sized dog from Spain. It was used to guard sheep in the past and is a typical working dog. The Mallorca Mastiff has a strong body and well-developed limbs. The male dog has a larger head and body than the female dog. The difference is very obvious!

one 、Characteristics of the Codab

The Codab is very loyal to its owner, and it is very quiet when it is leisurely, and when it encounters danger, it is very brave. It is friendly and humorous, making it a popular dog breed and a loyal, loving family companion. It is powerful, energetic, and ready to fight, qualities that make it an excellent guard dog. The Kodab is highly aggressive, a trait unquestionably inherited from its ancestors. The owner should give it strict and standardized training when it is a puppy! It is always confident, but vigilant against strangers! Codab dogs are suitable for raising in urban apartments, which requires the owner to provide them with more spacious activities Space!

2. Appearance characteristics of the Kedab

The shoulder height of the Kedab is 56 to 58CM and weighs 35 to 36kg . It has a large head with a broad and square skull, a broad and flat forehead, and short, thin ears set high at the base of the rosette and folded back. The Kodab has large, slightly bulging eyes that are darker in color and has a darker bridge of the nose. The muzzle is slightly broad, the jaws are protruding and powerful, the muscles are well developed, and the jaws are strong and powerful.

The Kodab is large in size, with a slightly longer neck and a strong, powerful body. Its chest is deep and cylindrical, its belly is raised slightly, and its hips are higher than its shoulders. Its neck is thick and thick, and it is a big man by nature. The forelimbs are 2.5CM shorter than the hindlimbs. Its feet are round, medium in size and very strong. The dog's tail is very strong, tapering toward the end, extending to the hocks. The Codab's coat is short, thick, firm, and smooth, with no undercoat. It comes in a variety of colors, such as black, yellow, red or striped, with a small area of white!

3. History of the Codab

The kodab was introduced to eastern Spain more than a thousand years ago, and there are obvious differences between today's kodab and thousands of years ago, and then the British introduced bulldogs and horses Tiff. Initially, there were actually two types of Codabs, the bullfighting type and the shepherd type. After many years, people were doted on the bulldog type.

After a series of breeding and re-improvement, it is more suitable for dog fighting and participating in dog fighting sports. Therefore, in the 20th century, the specific standard of the kodab was produced, and its appearance was very similar to that of the Mastiff. Later, the fighting dog movement gradually declined, and this dog breed was used to protect farm dogs and protect farms. The Lord's property is safe. In the 1960s, when the Codab was registered, it was difficult to find a purebred dog in Mallorca at that time. In the 1970s, people carried out a recovery plan for the Codab, and they were able to breed a large number of Macaroons by using pure blood and non-pure blood dogs. This dog is very beautiful. During this period, Ca de Bestiar reprocessed the Mallorca because it shares a common blood line with the Macaroon. Today, many people are very fond of the bulldog-like Codab, so many modern Codabs can see the shadow of Ca de Bestiar to some extent!