Pug vs American Mastiff
Compare the Pug to the American Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and American Mastiffs.
Pug
American Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
28-36 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
140-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
American Mastiff
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-206 BC
1990 AD
Pug
American Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
American Mastiff
Pug
American Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
American Mastiff
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Pug
American Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Pug
American Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pug
American Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pug
American Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
American Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Pug
American Mastiff
Pug
American Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pug
American Mastiff
