Finnish Spitz has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Bullmastiff tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Happy
Intelligent
Playful
Independent
Loyal
Vocal

Alert
Courageous
Docile
Loyal
Reliable
Calm
Devoted
Powerful
Protective

Finnish Spitzs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Bullmastiff if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Finland

England

northern spitz

mastiff, bulldogs

American Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

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

ancient times

1800s

Non Sporting (AKC:1988)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Working (AKC:1934)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

Red

Red
Fawn
Brindle

Finnish Spitzs have medium-length coats.

Bullmastiffs have short coats.

A Finnish Spitz can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bullmastiff can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Finnish Spitzs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Bullmastiff breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Finnish Spitzs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bullmastiffs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Finnish Spitz has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bullmastiff has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Finnish Spitzs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Bullmastiffs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Finnish Spitzs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bullmastiffs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Finnish Spitz minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Bullmastiff excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Finnish Spitz dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Bullmastiffs are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

While Finnish Spitz dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Bullmastiff dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Finnish Spitzs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Bullmastiffs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Finnish Spitz, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bullmastiff, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Finnish Spitzs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bullmastiffs usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Finnish Spitz requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Bullmastiff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Finnish Spitz should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bullmastiff should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-33 pound (11 - 15 kg) Finnish Spitz feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 110-133 pound (50 - 60 kg) Bullmastiff feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Finnish Spitz is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bullmastiff is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Finnish Spitz is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bullmastiff is between $56 - $84. This makes an average of $672 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Finnish Spitzs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Bullmastiff has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Finnish Spitzs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The Finnish Spitz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Bullmastiffs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Finnish Spitzs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bullmastiffs are not cat friendly.

Finnish Spitzs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly.

Finnish Spitzs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bullmastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Finnish Spitzs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Bullmastiffs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.