Shikoku vs Spanish Mastiff

Compare Shikoku 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

Shikoku

Spanish Mastiff

Breed type

Purebred

Height

48 – 52 cm

72 – 85 cm

Weight

16 – 25 kg

70 – 120 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

8 – 12 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Shikoku

Low grooming

Easy to train

Medium

Spanish Mastiff

Great with kids

Low grooming

Giant

Summary

About Shikoku

The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.

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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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