Which is Better between the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier? A Very Detailed Review.

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Mastiff Versus Norwich Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier? 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 Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier 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 Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier 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 Mastiff and for the Norwich Terrier. 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 Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier.

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

Mastiff versus Norwich Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Mastiff is a giant-sized dog while the Norwich Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the 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.

On the other hand, the Norwich Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Mastiff versus Norwich Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Mastiff to the Norwich Terrier 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 Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier

FactorMastiffNorwich Terrier
Good For Novice Owners1/53/5
Tolerates Hot Weather1/54/5
Tendency NOT to Wander5/52/5
Weight130 to 220 poundsUp to 12 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living2/55/5
Dog Friendly2/55/5
Friendly Toward Strangers2/55/5
Intelligence2/54/5
Low Prey Drive4/53/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl4/52/5
Height27 to 32 inches tall at the shoulderUp to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Easygoing3/52/5
Tolerates Being Alone3/52/5
Does NOT Shed3/54/5
Easy To Groom3/52/5
General Health3/54/5
Easy To Train3/54/5
NOT Rambunctious3/51/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor3/52/5
Tolerates Cold Weather4/54/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight2/51/5
Does NOT chew on things2/52/5
Minimal Exercise Needs2/52/5
Potential For Playfulness4/55/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Kid-Friendly5/55/5
Does NOT Drool1/55/5
Life Span6 to 10 years10 to 14 years
Average Lifespan8.0 years12.0 years
Average Price$1740$2140
Price Range$1100 – $2200$1500 – $2650
Temperament Score100.0 percent73.3 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cystinuria
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Minimum age 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PennGen
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds28102
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)7238

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Mastiff 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 Norwich Terrier. 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 Mastiff is 72 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Norwich Terrier is 83 out of 125.

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

    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 Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier are most different:

  • Mastiffs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Norwich Terriers can tolerate hot weather.
  • Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Norwich Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Norwich Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs. However, Norwich Terriers get along well with other dogs.
  • Mastiffs are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Norwich Terriers are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool. However, Norwich Terriers do not have the tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier

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

  • Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Mastiff versus Norwich Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier.

    Mastiffs weigh 130 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Mastiffs are 27 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Norwich Terriers weigh Up to 12 pounds when fully grown. Norwich Terriers are Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Mastiff versus Norwich Terrier

    The lifespan of Mastiffs is between 6 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Mastiffs is 8.0 years.

    The lifespan of Norwich Terriers is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Norwich Terriers is 12.0 years.

    Norwich Terriers live longer than Mastiffs.

    Temperament of the Norwich Terrier Versus the Mastiff

    The Mastiff has a better temperament than the Norwich Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Mastiff is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Norwich Terrier is 73.3 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Mastiff has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 73.3 percent, the Norwich Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 8 Mastiffs and 15 Norwich Terriers.

    Price of Mastiff versus Price of Norwich Terrier

    The average price of the Mastiff puppy is $1740. The price of the Mastiff typically ranges from $1100 – $2200. However, the price of a Mastiff can be as low as $200 and as high as $4600. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 248 Mastiff puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Norwich Terrier puppy is $2140. The price of the Norwich Terrier typically ranges from $1500 – $2650. However, the price of the Norwich Terrier can be as low as $1200 and as high as $4500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 14 Norwich Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Norwich Terrier is more expensive than the Mastiff.

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    Mastiff Norwich Terrier
    Average Price $1740 $2140
    Price Range $1100 to $2200 $1500 to $2650

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Norwich Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Norwich Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Mastiff puppy or the Norwich Terrier 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.

    The Intelligence of the Mastiff versus the Intelligence of the Norwich Terrier

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    Mastiff Norwich Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 72 out of 130 dog breeds 38 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Mastiff has an obedience intelligence rank of 72 out of 130 dog breeds. The Mastiff belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Mastiffs tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.

    The Norwich Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 38 out of 130 dog breeds. The Norwich Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Norwich Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Norwich Terrier is more intelligent than the Mastiff.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Mastiff versus Popularity of Norwich Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Mastiff is more popular with dog owners than the Norwich Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Mastiff is 28 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Norwich Terrier is 102 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Mastiff

    Popularity of Mastiff

    Popularity of Norwich Terrier

    Popularity of Norwich Terrier

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    Year Mastiff Popularity Rank Norwich Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 26 89
    2014 26 97
    2015 25 103
    2016 28 103
    2017 28 105
    2018 29 108
    2019 32 102
    2020 33 109

    Health Problems of Mastiff versus Health Problems of Norwich Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Mastiff is prone to more genetic health problems than the Norwich Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Mastiff than for the Norwich Terrier.

    7 health tests are recommended for Mastiff while 3 tests are recommended for the Norwich Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Mastiffs and in Norwich Terriers.

    Mastiff Health Problems

    Mastiffs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Mastiff puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Mastiff puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Mastiff breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Mastiffs for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cystinuria
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Minimum age 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PennGen

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Mastiffs here.

    Norwich Terrier Health Problems

    Norwich Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Norwich Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Norwich Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Norwich Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Norwich Terriers for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Norwich Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Mastiffs and Norwich Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Mastiff Breed is Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    This is because the Mastiff ranks 3 out of 6 dog breeds for Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 891 Mastiffs, 14 of them had Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Mastiffs, and how common these diseases are in Mastiffs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 3 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Cystinuria problems: Rank 3 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 9 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 12 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 26 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 39 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 39 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 43 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 49 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 53 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 72 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 131 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Norwich Terrier Breed is Dentition Database problems.

    This is because the Norwich Terrier ranks 2 out of 49 dog breeds for Dentition Database problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 64 Norwich Terriers, 27 of them had Dentition Database problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Norwich Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Norwich Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 2 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 13 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 22 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 86 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 94 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 109 out of 182 Dog Breeds

  • The table below lists the common health problems in Mastiff and in Norwich Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier:

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    Disease Mastiff Rank Norwich Terrier Rank
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 3 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Cystinuria problems 3 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Shoulder problems 9 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 12 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 26 out of 144 dog breeds 94 out of 144 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems 39 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 39 out of 198 dog breeds 86 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 43 out of 182 dog breeds 109 out of 182 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 49 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 53 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 72 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 131 out of 145 dog breeds 22 out of 145 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems Not Common 2 out of 49 dog breeds
    Primary Lens Luxation problems Not Common 13 out of 17 dog breeds
    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Mastiff versus Norwich Terrier

    Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Norwich Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Mastiffs shed more than Norwich Terriers?

    Mastiffs shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Mastiff or the Norwich Terrier

    Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Norwich Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Mastiff or the Norwich Terrier?

    Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Norwich Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Mastiff Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwich Terrier?

    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.

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

    Do Mastiffs Bark and Howl? What about Norwich Terriers?

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

    Norwich Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwich Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Norwich Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Mastiff vs. Norwich Terrier

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

    Norwich Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwich Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Mastiffs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Norwich Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mastiff or the Norwich Terrier?

    Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Norwich Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Mastiffs good family dogs? What about Norwich Terriers?

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

    Norwich Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Mastiffs and Norwich Terriers?

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

    Norwich Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Mastiff Easier to Train than the Norwich Terrier?

    Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Norwich Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Mastiff Better for Apartment Owners than the Norwich Terrier?

    Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Norwich Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Mastiff or the Norwich Terrier?

    Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Norwich Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mastiff

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the 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 Mastiff:

  • Black Russian Terrier (73 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Norwich Terrier vs Black Russian Terrier.
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (72 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Norwich Terrier vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
  • Dogue de Bordeaux (72 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Norwich Terrier vs Dogue de Bordeaux.
  • Leonberger (73 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Norwich Terrier vs Leonberger.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwich Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Norwich Terrier 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 Norwich Terrier:

  • Cavachon (78 percent match with Norwich Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Mastiff vs Cavachon.
  • English Cocker Spaniel (81 percent match with Norwich Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Mastiff vs English Cocker Spaniel.
  • Lowchen (78 percent match with Norwich Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Mastiff vs Lowchen.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Mastiff versus Frenchton     Mastiff versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Mastiff versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Mastiff versus Pomapoo     Mastiff versus American Eskimo Dog     Mastiff versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Mastiff versus Affenhuahua     Mastiff versus Norfolk Terrier     Mastiff versus Irish Water Spaniel     Mastiff versus Akita     Mastiff versus Saint Bernard     Mastiff versus Shetland Sheepdog     Mastiff versus Lowchen     Mastiff versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Mastiff versus Pug     Mastiff versus Bullmastiff     Mastiff versus Chinese Crested     Mastiff versus Shichon     Mastiff versus Canaan Dog     Mastiff versus English Cocker Spaniel     Mastiff versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Mastiff versus Bouvier des Flandres     Mastiff versus English Springer Spaniel     Mastiff versus King Shepherd     

    Norwich Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Norwich Terrier versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Norwich Terrier versus Shiba Inu     Norwich Terrier versus Bouvier des Flandres     Norwich Terrier versus Puli     Norwich Terrier versus Pointer     Norwich Terrier versus Cavachon     Norwich Terrier versus English Toy Spaniel     Norwich Terrier versus Mudi     Norwich Terrier versus Puli     Norwich Terrier versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Norwich Terrier versus Bouvier des Flandres     Norwich Terrier versus Bearded Collie     Norwich Terrier versus Scottish Deerhound     Norwich Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound     Norwich Terrier versus Boston Terrier     Norwich Terrier versus Akbash     Norwich Terrier versus Kai Ken     Norwich Terrier versus Pomchi     Norwich Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Norwich Terrier versus Affenhuahua     Norwich Terrier versus Japanese Chin     Norwich Terrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Norwich Terrier versus Basset Hound     Norwich Terrier versus Valley Bulldog     Norwich Terrier versus Great Dane     

    Conclusion: Mastiff versus Norwich Terrier. 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 Mastiff and the Norwich Terrier better suits you and your family.