Breed comparison
Australian Cattle Dog vs Bullmastiff
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Australian Cattle Dog
3Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
5Energy level4
4Trainability4
4Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability3
4Watchdog / protective5
1Barking1
3Shedding3
1Coat grooming1
1Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Drooling: the Bullmastiff scores 3 out of 5, the Australian Cattle Dog 1.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, trainability, mental stimulation needs.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Australian Cattle Dog if you want an energetic exercise partner. Pick the Bullmastiff if you prefer a calmer dog, you want a more protective watchdog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.