Spanish Mastiff vs Lurcher
Compare the Spanish Mastiff to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Spanish Mastiffs and Lurchers.
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-15 Years
Height
28-35 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
88-150 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Origin Country
Spain
Ireland
Origin Year
-2000 BC
1400 AD
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
Low
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-15 Years
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Wooly
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Spanish Mastiff
Lurcher
