German Shepherd vs Mastiff
Compare German Shepherds to Mastiffs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
6-10 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1899 AD
-700 BC
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Mastiff
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Medium
High
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
6-10 Years
German Shepherd
Mastiff
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
German Shepherd
Mastiff
