Bullmastiff
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Bullmastiff vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Bullmastiff and German Spitz – Giant 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
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
41 – 59 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
13 – 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
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Bullmastiff
Great with kids
Low grooming
Protective
Stubborn
Giant
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
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 German Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
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