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
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
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
-700 BC
100 AD
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Mastiff
Rottweiler
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
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Energy Level
Medium
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
Medium
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
6-10 Years
8-11 Years
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Mastiff
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Mastiff
Rottweiler
