Mastiff vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Mastiff to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Mastiffs and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-10 Years
12-14 Years
Height
27-32 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
120-220 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1898 AD
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
None to Low
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
6-10 Years
12-14 Years
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
