Comparison: English Mastiff and Great Dane

English Mastiff and Great Dane are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

English Mastiff
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Great Dane
Photo: Lilly M at Polish Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, source
English MastiffGreat Dane
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomGermany
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers70–80 cm72–86 cm
Weight55–100 kg45–90 kg
Life span6–10 years7–10 years
Recognition features
  • One of the heaviest breeds, often over 70 kg
  • Dark mask, broad head, drooping lips
  • Short fawn, apricot or brindle coat
  • One of the tallest breeds, over 80 cm at the withers
  • Smooth coat: fawn, brindle, black, blue or harlequin
  • Elegant rectangular head
CoatShort dense coat; fawn, apricot, brindle.Short smooth glossy coat; fawn, brindle, black, blue, harlequin.
PurposeAn ancient British guarding and war breed; today a calm home guardian.A giant German dog first used to hunt wild boar, later a guard and companion of nobility.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.