Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Mastiff
Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Mastiffs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Mastiff is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - The Mastiff is very child friendly. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Mastiff.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is easier to groom.
- Barking - Both the Anatolian Shepherd Dog and Mastiff are average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Mastiff |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 6-10 yrs. |
| Height | 26-30 in. | 27-32 in. |
| Weight | 80-150 lb | 120-220 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Turkey | China (Tibet) |
| Origin Year | 4000 BC | 700 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 70°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | Very High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Medium | High |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Mastiff |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | Below Average |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Very Low |
| Sledding | Average | Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Mastiff |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 6-10 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Cystinuria | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Seizures | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Mastiff |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Blue Fawn | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn&white | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Liver | Yes | No |
| Red Fawn | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Apricot | No | Yes |