Border Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff

Compare Border Terrier 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

Border Terrier

Spanish Mastiff

Breed type

Purebred

Height

28 – 40 cm

72 – 85 cm

Weight

5 – 7 kg

70 – 120 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

8 – 12 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Border Terrier

Super smart

Low grooming

Easy to train

Tiny

Spanish Mastiff

Great with kids

Low grooming

Giant

Summary

About Border Terrier

Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.

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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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