Bullmastiff
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Bullmastiff vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Bullmastiff and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Bullmastiff
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
41 – 59 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
1/5
Characteristics
Bullmastiff
Great with kids
Low grooming
Protective
Stubborn
Giant
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Bullmastiff
Large, powerful guardian originally bred to catch poachers, the Bullmastiff is calm, confident and deeply loyal, often bonding closely with one person. It has a short, low‑maintenance coat, needs space, consistent early training and socialisation to guide its natural protectiveness.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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