Bullmastiff vs Mastiff
Compare the Bullmastiff to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and Mastiffs.
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
6-10 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1860 AD
-700 BC
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
High
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
6-10 Years
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
