Greyhound vs Mastiff
Compare the Greyhound to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Mastiffs.
Greyhound
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
6-10 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Mastiff
Origin Country
Egypt
China
Origin Year
-4000 BC
-700 BC
Greyhound
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Mastiff
Greyhound
Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Mastiff
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Greyhound
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Greyhound
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
6-10 Years
Greyhound
Mastiff
Greyhound
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Greyhound
Mastiff
