Comparison: Bloodhound and English Mastiff

Bloodhound and English Mastiff are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bloodhound
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English Mastiff
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BloodhoundEnglish Mastiff
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originBelgiumUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers58–69 cm70–80 cm
Weight36–50 kg55–100 kg
Life span10–12 years6–10 years
Recognition features
  • Loose wrinkled skin on the head
  • Long drooping ears and jowls
  • Black-and-tan or red coat
  • One of the heaviest breeds, often over 70 kg
  • Dark mask, broad head, drooping lips
  • Short fawn, apricot or brindle coat
CoatShort, dense, fine coat; black-and-tan, red.Short dense coat; fawn, apricot, brindle.
PurposeAn ancient hound from Belgian monasteries, still used by police to track people.An ancient British guarding and war breed; today a calm home guardian.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.