Comparison: Bullmastiff and English Mastiff

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

Bullmastiff
Photo: MIB90210 ( talk ), Public domain, source
English Mastiff
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BullmastiffEnglish Mastiff
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers61–69 cm70–80 cm
Weight41–59 kg55–100 kg
Life span8–10 years6–10 years
Recognition features
  • Massive dog with a short broad head and dark mask
  • Short fawn or brindle coat
  • Drooping lips, smaller than an English Mastiff
  • One of the heaviest breeds, often over 70 kg
  • Dark mask, broad head, drooping lips
  • Short fawn, apricot or brindle coat
CoatShort, hard coat; fawn, brindle or red.Short dense coat; fawn, apricot, brindle.
PurposeA 19th-century English gamekeeper's dog, a mastiff-bulldog cross used to catch poachers.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.