Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Spanish Mastiff

Compare Basset Fauve de Bretagne and Spanish Mastiff side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Spanish Mastiff

Breed type

Purebred

Height

32 – 38 cm

72 – 85 cm

Weight

15 – 15 kg

70 – 120 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 14 years

8 – 12 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Great with kids

Medium

Spanish Mastiff

Great with kids

Low grooming

Giant

Summary

About Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Cheerful, energetic French scent hound with a low, sturdy build and rough golden‑red coat. Friendly and affectionate, good with children and dogs but strong prey drive. Intelligent yet independent; needs patient training, ample exercise, and regular but simple grooming.

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About Spanish Mastiff

Large, powerful livestock guardian, calm and observant yet strongly protective. Quiet and laid back at home if well exercised, deeply loyal with family and usually reserved with strangers. Independent and thoughtful, it suits experienced owners with space, structure and early socialisation.

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