Pug
Pug
VS
Spanish Mastiff
Spanish Mastiff
Breeds
Pug
Comparisons
Spanish Mastiff

Pug vs Spanish Mastiff

Compare Pug 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
Pug
Spanish Mastiff
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 35 cm
72 – 85 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
70 – 120 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
8 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
1/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Pug
Great with kids
Small
Spanish Mastiff
Great with kids
Low grooming
Giant

Summary

About Pug
Small, sturdy companion dog with wrinkled face, curled tail and expressive eyes, usually 6–8 kg and suited to city homes. Affectionate, people focused and playful, needs moderate gentle exercise, close family contact, careful weight control and extra management in hot weather due to its short nose.
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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