Quick Links: Table of Contents
- French Bulldog Versus Spanish Mastiff: Introduction
- French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff: Overview
- French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff
- The Similarities Between the French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff
- Size (Weight and Height) of French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff
- Price of French Bulldog versus Price of Spanish Mastiff
- Tolerates Being Alone: French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff
- Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which one drools more, the French Bulldog or the Spanish Mastiff
- Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Does the French Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spanish Mastiff?
- Wanderlust Potential: French Bulldog vs. Spanish Mastiff
- Do French Bulldogs shed more than Spanish Mastiffs?
- Do French Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about Spanish Mastiffs?
- How Kid-friendly are French Bulldogs and Spanish Mastiffs?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the French Bulldog or the Spanish Mastiff?
- Is the French Bulldog Easier to Train than the Spanish Mastiff?
- Are French Bulldogs good family dogs? What about Spanish Mastiffs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the French Bulldog or the Spanish Mastiff?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Bulldog
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spanish Mastiff
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff. Which One is a Better Pet?
French Bulldog Versus Spanish Mastiff: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog or the Spanish Mastiff
French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff: Overview
A very important difference between the French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The French Bulldog is a small-sized dog while the Spanish Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.
Furthermore, the French Bulldog belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
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.
French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff: Comparison Table
The table below compares the French Bulldog 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.
| Factor | French Bulldog | Spanish Mastiff |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder | 26 to 35 inches |
| Life Span | 11 to 14 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Weight | 16 to 28 pounds | 140 to 220 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 12.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $4610 | $1050 |
| Price Range | $3100 – $5000 | $1000 – $1050 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the French Bulldog 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 a French Bulldog is 86 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Spanish Mastiff is 83 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the French Bulldog is a better pet than the Spanish Mastiff. So, you should get the French Bulldog!
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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff
Below is a list of where the French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff are most different:
The Similarities Between the French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff
The French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff.
French Bulldogs weigh 16 to 28 pounds when fully grown. French Bulldogs are 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 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.
Price of French Bulldog versus Price of Spanish Mastiff
The average price of the French Bulldog puppy is $4610. The price of the French Bulldog typically ranges from $3100 – $5000. However, the price of a French Bulldog can be as low as $123 and as high as $40000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2308 French Bulldog 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 a 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 French Bulldog is more expensive than the Spanish Mastiff.
| French Bulldog | Spanish Mastiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $4610 | $1050 |
| Price Range | $3100 to $5000 | $1000 to $1050 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the French Bulldog and Spanish Mastiff. For different price points, the charts show how many French Bulldog puppies or how many Spanish Mastiff puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of French Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Spanish Mastiffs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the French Bulldog 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 from 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 one of those puppy mills that 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: French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff
French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.
Spanish Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.
Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?
French Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Spanish Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which one drools more, the French Bulldog or the Spanish Mastiff
French Bulldogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Spanish Mastiffs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?
French Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Spanish Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Does the French Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spanish Mastiff?
French Bulldogs 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.
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.
Wanderlust Potential: French Bulldog vs. Spanish Mastiff
French Bulldogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Spanish Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Do French Bulldogs shed more than Spanish Mastiffs?
French Bulldogs shed moderately.
Spanish Mastiffs shed moderately.
Do French Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about Spanish Mastiffs?
French Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.
Spanish Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
How Kid-friendly are French Bulldogs and Spanish Mastiffs?
French Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Spanish Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the French Bulldog or the Spanish Mastiff?
French Bulldogs get along very well with other dogs.
Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.
Is the French Bulldog Easier to Train than the Spanish Mastiff?
French Bulldogs are very easy to train.
Spanish Mastiffs are not easy to train.
Is the French Bulldog Better for Apartment Owners than the Spanish Mastiff?
French Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.
Spanish Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the French Bulldog or the Spanish Mastiff?
French Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.
Spanish Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Are French Bulldogs good family dogs? What about Spanish Mastiffs?
French Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Spanish Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Which is Easier to Groom, the French Bulldog or the Spanish Mastiff?
French Bulldogs are very easy to groom.
Spanish Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Bulldog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the French Bulldog and how the Spanish Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the French Bulldog and of the Spanish Mastiff to other breeds:
French Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds
French Bulldog versus Collie French Bulldog versus Clumber Spaniel French Bulldog versus Boerboel French Bulldog versus English Setter French Bulldog versus Irish Water Spaniel French Bulldog versus Newfoundland French Bulldog versus Coton de Tulear French Bulldog versus Dogue de Bordeaux French Bulldog versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi French Bulldog versus Great Pyrenees
Spanish Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds
Spanish Mastiff versus Norwegian Lundehund Spanish Mastiff versus American Hairless Terrier Spanish Mastiff versus Mudi Spanish Mastiff versus Irish Water Spaniel Spanish Mastiff versus Sealyham Terrier Spanish Mastiff versus Puggle Spanish Mastiff versus Kai Ken Spanish Mastiff versus Braque du Bourbonnais Spanish Mastiff versus West Highland White Terrier Spanish Mastiff versus Whippet
Conclusion: French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog and the Spanish Mastiff better suits you and your family.