Spanish Mastiff vs Finnish Spitz
Breed Compatibility
77% Compatible
Energy Level
Spanish Mastiff: Calm0.4
Finnish Spitz: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Less Compatible
Trainability
Spanish Mastiff: N/A
Finnish Spitz: Agreeable0.6
Less Compatible
Grooming Needs
Spanish Mastiff: N/A
Finnish Spitz: Weekly Brushing0.4
Moderately Compatible
Cost Category
Luxury
Moderate
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Spanish Mastiff3/5
Finnish Spitz5/5
Good with Other Dogs
Spanish Mastiff3/5
Finnish Spitz4/5
Good with Strangers
Spanish Mastiff3/5
Finnish Spitz3/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Spanish Mastiff
Hip dysplasia: Joint malformation issue
Elbow dysplasia: Joint development problem
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
Heart issues: Cardiac health concerns
Eye problems: Various ocular conditions
Obesity: Weight management challenges
Finnish Spitz
Hip dysplasia: joint malformation
Patellar luxation: kneecap issues
Eye problems: progressive conditions
Epilepsy: neurological disorder
Dental issues: periodontal disease
Heart defects: cardiac concerns
Pros & Cons Comparison
Spanish Mastiff
Pros
Excellent guardian breed
Gentle with family
Patient temperament
Low exercise needs
Cons
Heavy drooling
Significant food costs
Space requirements
Health issues
Finnish Spitz
Pros
Loyal family companion
Excellent watchdog
Good with children
Low grooming needs
Cons
Frequent barker
High exercise needs
Strong prey drive
Independent nature
Spanish Mastiff Fun Fact
Spanish Mastiffs were historically used in groups of five to protect sheep flocks from wolves and bears.
Finnish Spitz Fun Fact
Finnish Spitz are known as 'Barking Bird Dogs' due to their unique hunting style of alerting hunters with their voice.
Heritage & Purpose
Spanish Mastiff
Origin:
Medieval Spain saw these mastiffs guarding livestock against wolves and bears in the Mesta system. Their impressive size and protective nature made them invaluable guardians of sheep flocks.
Finnish Spitz
Origin:
Developed in Finland during the 1800s, these dogs served as specialized hunting companions, using their distinctive barking technique to track and tree game birds.
Special Considerations
Spanish Mastiff
Regular grooming needed during shedding seasons. Moderate exercise requirements must be met consistently. Health monitoring is essential due to size-related issues.
Finnish Spitz
Regular brushing during shedding seasons, consistent exercise to manage energy levels, and early socialization to control barking tendencies are essential.