Bullmastiff vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Bullmastiff to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and Golden Retrievers.
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1865 AD
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
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
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Bullmastiff
Golden Retriever
