Mastiff vs American Bulldog
Compare the Mastiff to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Mastiffs and American Bulldogs.
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-10 Years
10-16 Years
Height
27-32 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
120-220 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-700 BC
1700 AD
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
Medium
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
6-10 Years
10-16 Years
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Mastiff
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Mastiff
American Bulldog
