Rottweiler vs Spanish Mastiff
Compare Rottweilers to Spanish Mastiffs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-11 Years
10-14 Years
Height
22-27 Inches
28-35 Inches
Weight
85-130 Pounds
88-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Origin Country
Germany
Spain
Origin Year
100 AD
-2000 BC
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Energy Level
Low to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
High
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Average Lifespan
8-11 Years
10-14 Years
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Rottweiler
Spanish Mastiff
