Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Bullmastiff |  Rottweiler |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | England | Germany (Roman droving dog ancestry) |
| Group | Working | Working |
| Size | Large | Large |
| Coat | Short, dense coat in fawn, red or brindle with a black mask | Short double coat |
| Weight | 41 to 59 kg | 35 to 60 kg |
| Height | 61 to 68 cm | 56 to 68 cm |
| Lifespan | 7 to 9 yrs | 8 to 10 yrs |
| Exercise need | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Affection | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Grooming needs | 3/10 | 2/10 |
| Barking | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Good with children | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Good with other dogs | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Trainability | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Prey drive | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Copes alone | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Drool | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Shedding | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Flat fit | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Running cost | €128 / month | €158 / month |
Bullmastiff verdict
A calm, powerful English guardian bred to track and hold poachers silently, now a devoted and protective family dog.
Get one if
- · Confident owners able to train and socialise from puppyhood
- · Families wanting a calm, loyal guardian with a garden
- · Owners who prefer a dog that rarely barks without reason
Think again if
- · First time owners unwilling to put in early training effort
- · Households in small flats without easy outdoor access
- · People wanting an openly friendly dog with every stranger and dog
Rottweiler verdict
A calm, powerful guardian breed that needs early socialisation and a confident, consistent owner.
Get one if
- · Confident, experienced dog owners
- · Households wanting a loyal guardian
- · Families committed to early socialisation classes
Think again if
- · First time owners unwilling to invest in training
- · Households wanting a dog friendly with all strangers
- · Very small flats with no outdoor space