Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Comparison – Which dog is better Old English Mastiff or Little Blue Dog?

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Name	Mastiff	Australian Shepherd
Origins	England	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Mastiff and Australian Shepherd. What other names are these breeds known by?	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Mastiff and an Australian Shepherd. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Mastiff and an Australian Shepherd. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mastiff or Australian Shepherd? Is a Mastiff taller than an Australian Shepherd?	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Mastiff and an Australian Shepherd. Which breed costs more?	$1200-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Mastiff or Australian Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare training requirements.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare alertness levels.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare territorial behaviors.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Mastiff and an Australian Shepherd. How do their temperaments differ?	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd?	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd?	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd?	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare play drive and energy.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare adaptability levels.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Mastiff or Australian Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Mastiff and an Australian Shepherd. Which breed is healthier?	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd?	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare activity levels.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mastiff or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mastiff or Australian Shepherd?	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare daily food needs.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Mastiff and Australian Shepherd? Compare breed colors.	Fawn Brindle Apricot	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare drooling amounts.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare natural smell levels.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Mastiff and an Australian Shepherd? Compare fur types.	Dense	Feathered
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mastiff or Australian Shepherd? Do Mastiff dogs shed more than Australian Shepherd dogs?	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare kid-friendliness.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mastiff or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mastiff or Australian Shepherd?	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mastiff or Australian Shepherd? Can a Mastiff and an Australian Shepherd be friends? Do Mastiff dogs get along with Australian Shepherd dogs?	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd?	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Mastiff or an Australian Shepherd? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Mastiff and Australian Shepherd. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Mastiff and Australian Shepherd. Which has larger litters?	3-5 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Mastiff and Australian Shepherd breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Mastiff and Australian Shepherd. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Mastiff vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Mastiff and Australian Shepherd. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Mastiff and Australian Shepherd. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Mastiff and Australian Shepherd. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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