Bullmastiff vs German Shepherd
Compare the Bullmastiff to the German Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and German Shepherds.
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
75-95 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1860 AD
1899 AD
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium
Medium
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-14 Years
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Bullmastiff
German Shepherd
