Bullmastiff vs Huntaway
Compare the Bullmastiff to the Huntaway. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and Huntaways.
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Origin Country
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Origin Year
1860 AD
1870 AD
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-14 Years
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bullmastiff
Huntaway
