Sarplaninac vs Spanish Mastiff

Compare Sarplaninac 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

Sarplaninac

Spanish Mastiff

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

72 – 85 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

70 – 120 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

8 – 12 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Spanish Mastiff

Great with kids

Low grooming

Giant

Summary

About Sarplaninac

The Sarplaninac is a large, rustic Balkan livestock guardian, calm and serious yet deeply loyal to its family. It has a thick weatherproof double coat and strong territorial instincts, needs space, firm but fair handling, steady exercise, and careful socialization with strangers and other dogs.

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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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