Caucasian Shepherd Dog vs Spanish Mastiff
Compare Caucasian Shepherd Dog and Spanish Mastiff: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
VS
Spanish Mastiff
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Spanish Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
62 – 85 cm
72 – 85 cm
Weight
45 – 85 kg
70 – 120 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 14 years
8 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Giant
Spanish Mastiff
Great with Kids
Low Grooming
Giant
Summary
About Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Large, powerful livestock guardian from the Caucasus, bred to protect flocks and property. Big, heavily coated, weatherproof dog, deeply loyal to its family but wary and territorial with strangers. Independent, strong‑willed, needs experienced handling, early training, space and secure fencing.
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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