American Mastiff vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare the American Mastiff to the Fila Brasileiro. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Mastiffs and Fila Brasileiros.
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-11 Years
Height
28-36 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
140-200 Pounds
90-160 Pounds
Intelligence
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Origin Country
United States
Brazil
Origin Year
1990 AD
1500 AD
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
Very High
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-11 Years
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
American Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
