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

English Foxhound has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Alert
Courageous
Docile
Loyal
Reliable
Calm
Devoted
Powerful
Protective

Active
Friendly
Sociable
Companionable
Gentle
Tolerant

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.

English Foxhounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

England

Great Britain

mastiff, bulldogs

hound, fox terrier, bulldog, greyhound

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

1800s

1700s

Working (AKC:1934)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Hound (AKC:1909)
Scenthound (UKC)

Hazel

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Red
Fawn
Brindle

Black
White
Brown
Pied

Bullmastiffs have short coats.

English Foxhounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

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.

An English Foxhound can have a litter of 10-13 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.

Bullmastiffs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

English Foxhounds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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.

The English Foxhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer

Epilepsy
Spinal Disorder

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Hip
Elbow
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Hearing
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

English Foxhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

English Foxhound has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

English Foxhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

English Foxhound minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

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

English Foxhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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.

English Foxhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Walking, Catch treats, Train, Jumping, Fetch, Walk, Run, Playing, Chasing, Greeting, Belly rubs, Running, Sniff, Nap, Snuggle, Eating Snacks, Sniffing, Swim, Water, Nose work, Play, Go to Beach, Go to Park, Frisbee, Go Camping, Groom, Hike, Fish, Chase, Bath time

Camping, Go to Park, Walking, Walk, Hiking

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Foxhound, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most English Foxhounds usually need at least 60 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 Bullmastiff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The English Foxhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

English Foxhound 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of an English Foxhound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of an English Foxhound 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.

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

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

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

English Foxhounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The English Foxhound 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 with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Foxhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Bullmastiffs are not cat friendly.

English Foxhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly.

English Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Bullmastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

English Foxhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

English Foxhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.