Mastiff vs Spanish Mastiff
Compare Mastiffs to Spanish Mastiffs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-10 Years
10-14 Years
Height
27-32 Inches
28-35 Inches
Weight
120-220 Pounds
88-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Origin Country
China
Spain
Origin Year
-700 BC
-2000 BC
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
High
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Average Lifespan
6-10 Years
10-14 Years
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
