Mastiff vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare Mastiff and Fila Brasileiro: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Mastiff
VS
Fila Brasileiro
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
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
70 – 91 cm
60 – 75 cm
Weight
75 – 110 kg
40 – 70 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Mastiff
Very Smart
Giant
Fila Brasileiro
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Giant
Summary
About Mastiff
The Mastiff is a giant, heavily built guardian dog, calm and dignified yet deeply devoted to its family. It is watchful rather than aggressive, needs gentle, consistent training, moderate exercise, and space. Its short coat is easy to maintain, but drool, health care, and costs are significant.
About Fila Brasileiro
Large Brazilian mastiff bred for guarding and big‑game hunting. Massive, agile, with loose skin and short coat. Deeply loyal and gentle with family but wary of strangers. Needs experienced, confident handling, careful socialisation, space, and steady, structured training.
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