Differences and Similarities between the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff.

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Cockapoo Versus Spanish Mastiff: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Cockapoo and for the Spanish Mastiff. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cockapoo or the Spanish Mastiff.

Cockapoo versus Spanish Mastiff: Overview

A very important difference between the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cockapoo is a small-sized dog while the Spanish Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Cockapoo belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

On the other hand, the Spanish Mastiff belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Cockapoo versus Spanish Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cockapoo to the Spanish Mastiff based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff

Factor Cockapoo Spanish Mastiff
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
General Health 2/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Height From under 10 to over 15 inches tall at the should 26 to 35 inches
Weight From under 6 to over 19 pounds 140 to 220 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1980 $1050
Price Range $1500 – $2400 $1000 – $1050
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cockapoo in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Spanish Mastiff. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

The Better-Pet score for the Cockapoo is 94 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Spanish Mastiff is 83 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cockapoo is a better pet than the Spanish Mastiff. So, you should get the Cockapoo!

Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff

Below is a list of where the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are most different:

  • Cockapoos are good for new dog owners. However, Spanish Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Cockapoos get along well with other dogs. However, Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.
  • The Similarities Between the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff

    The Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are most similar:

  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Cockapoo versus Spanish Mastiff

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff.

    Cockapoos weigh From under 6 to over 19 pounds when fully grown. Cockapoos are From under 10 to over 15 inches tall at the should when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Spanish Mastiffs weigh 140 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Spanish Mastiffs are 26 to 35 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Cockapoo versus Spanish Mastiff

    The lifespan of Cockapoos is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Cockapoos is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Spanish Mastiffs is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiffs is 11.0 years.

    Cockapoos live longer than Spanish Mastiffs.

    Price of Cockapoo versus Price of Spanish Mastiff

    The average price of the Cockapoo puppy is $1980. The price of the Cockapoo typically ranges from $1500 – $2400. However, the price of a Cockapoo can be as low as $750 and as high as $8500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 873 Cockapoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Spanish Mastiff puppy is $1050. The price of the Spanish Mastiff typically ranges from $1000 – $1050. However, the price of the Spanish Mastiff can be as low as $1000 and as high as $1200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4 Spanish Mastiff puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Cockapoo is more expensive than the Spanish Mastiff.

    Cockapoo Spanish Mastiff
    Average Price $1980 $1050
    Price Range $1500 to $2400 $1000 to $1050

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Cockapoo and Spanish Mastiff. For different price points, the charts show how many Cockapoo puppies or how many Spanish Mastiff puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cockapoos. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cockapoos. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Spanish Mastiffs

    A breakdown of the prices of Spanish Mastiffs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cockapoo puppy or the Spanish Mastiff puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cockapoo versus Spanish Mastiff

    Cockapoos can be left alone only for a short time.

    Spanish Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Cockapoos shed more than Spanish Mastiffs?

    Cockapoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Spanish Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Cockapoo or the Spanish Mastiff

    Cockapoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Spanish Mastiffs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cockapoo or the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cockapoos are moderately easy to groom.

    Spanish Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Cockapoo Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cockapoos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Spanish Mastiffs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Cockapoos Bark and Howl? What about Spanish Mastiffs?

    Cockapoos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Spanish Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Cockapoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cockapoos can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Spanish Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cockapoo vs. Spanish Mastiff

    Cockapoos have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Spanish Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Cockapoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cockapoos can tolerate hot weather.

    Spanish Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cockapoo or the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cockapoos get along very well with other dogs.

    Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Cockapoos good family dogs? What about Spanish Mastiffs?

    Cockapoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Spanish Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Cockapoos and Spanish Mastiffs?

    Cockapoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Spanish Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Cockapoo Easier to Train than the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cockapoos are very easy to train.

    Spanish Mastiffs are not easy to train.

    Is the Cockapoo Better for Apartment Owners than the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cockapoos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Spanish Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cockapoo or the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cockapoos are very good for new dog owners.

    Spanish Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cockapoo

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cockapoo that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cockapoo:

  • Cavapoo (81 percent match with Cockapoo). Here is our comparison of the Spanish Mastiff vs Cavapoo.
  • Havanese (78 percent match with Cockapoo). Here is our comparison of the Spanish Mastiff vs Havanese.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spanish Mastiff

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Spanish Mastiff that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Spanish Mastiff:

  • Akbash (78 percent match with Spanish Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Cockapoo vs Akbash.
  • Hovawart (81 percent match with Spanish Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Cockapoo vs Hovawart.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cockapoo and how the Spanish Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cockapoo and of the Spanish Mastiff to other breeds:

    Cockapoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Spanish Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Spanish Mastiff versus Korean Jindo Dog     Spanish Mastiff versus Clumber Spaniel     Spanish Mastiff versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Spanish Mastiff versus Alaskan Malamute     Spanish Mastiff versus Pug     Spanish Mastiff versus Boston Terrier     Spanish Mastiff versus American Eskimo Dog     Spanish Mastiff versus Affenpinscher     Spanish Mastiff versus Alaskan Malamute     Spanish Mastiff versus Swedish Vallhund     Spanish Mastiff versus Norwegian Buhund     Spanish Mastiff versus Shiba Inu     Spanish Mastiff versus Kishu Ken     Spanish Mastiff versus Italian Greyhound     Spanish Mastiff versus Silky Terrier     Spanish Mastiff versus Leonberger     Spanish Mastiff versus Shichon     Spanish Mastiff versus Carolina Dog     Spanish Mastiff versus Sloughi     Spanish Mastiff versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Spanish Mastiff versus Dachshund     Spanish Mastiff versus Bracco Italiano     Spanish Mastiff versus Doberman Pinscher     Spanish Mastiff versus French Bulldog     Spanish Mastiff versus Bulldog     

    Conclusion: Cockapoo versus Spanish Mastiff. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Cockapoo and the Spanish Mastiff better suits you and your family.