Mastiff vs Rottweiler

Compare the Mastiff to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Mastiffs and Rottweilers.

Mastiff vs Rottweiler
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Mastiff
Rottweiler
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General Details
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-10 Years
8-11 Years
Height
27-32 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
120-220 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Above Average
History
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
-700 BC
100 AD
Temperament
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Protective
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Protective
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Energy Level
Medium
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
6-10 Years
8-11 Years
Health Concerns
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Seizures
Cystinuria
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Aortic stenosis
Panosteitis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Breed Colors
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