Bullmastiff vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Bullmastiff to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and African Wild Dogs.
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Egypt
Origin Year
1860 AD
Unspecified
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bullmastiff
African Wild Dog
