Sheltie vs Spanish Mastiff
Compare the Sheltie to the Spanish Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Spanish Mastiffs.
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
28-35 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
88-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1909 AD
-2000 BC
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Very High
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Sheltie
Spanish Mastiff
