Bullmastiff vs American Mastiff
Compare the Bullmastiff to the American Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and American Mastiffs.
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
28-36 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
140-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1860 AD
1990 AD
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bullmastiff
American Mastiff
