Bea

Nothing is small about Bullmastiffs. Along with their immense size and dominant personalities, they have big hearts and are loyal protectors. They make great guard dogs, but their stubbornness can cause challenges with training and obedience. Show them who’s boss, and they’ll stay by your side through thick and thin. Full-grown, they typically weigh 100-130 pounds and stand 24-27 inches tall.

Bullmastiffs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Bullmastiffs can be somewhat dominant toward other dogs in their breed, especially if both Bullmastiffs are male. However, they are good around kids and can get along with pets if they’re socialized at a young age. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Although Bullmastiffs are big, they don’t require as much exercise as other large working breeds. A moderate amount of exercise, like a long walk or run, should do the trick to keep them fit and happy. Bullmastiffs walk well on a leash, but their size can make them hard to manage. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Bullmastiffs have short coats that are red, light tan (“fawn”), or reddish-brown (“brindle”) with distinctive dark areas on the muzzle, ears, and eyes. Some dogs also have white fur on their chest. This breed doesn’t shed a lot, so their grooming needs are minimal. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Bullmastiffs are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Bullmastiffs don’t do well in the heat or when they’re apart from their families, so it’s better to keep them in a cool indoor setting with a soft bed nearby. They are fairly easy to train.

Goldendoodles are a mix of two of the most affectionate, friendly breeds: Golden Retrievers and Poodles. They adore being around people and crave companionship. Their personalities and coats range depending on their genes, but you can count on these cute canines to be your best friend to the end. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 20-24 inches tall.

Goldendoodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. Goldendoodles are the quintessential family dog. They’re eager to please and get along well with children, other animals, and strangers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Goldendoodle requires an average amount of exercise. Most enjoy swimming, daily walks, and playtime. With Golden Retriever in their genes, these dogs do well at games that involve retrieving, like fetch and Frisbee. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Goldendoodle’s coat is a cross between the Golden Retriever and Poodle coat, having fine hair that can be curly or straight. Depending on the Poodle influence, Goldendoodles can come in a wide variety of colors, including white, tan, chocolate, black, red, silver, or a mix. They may shed very little or a bit more based on whether their Poodle side or Golden Retriever side is stronger. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Goldendoodles are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. These pups are social and love being around people, so they do best with families that are home a lot. Because of their craving for companionship, Goldendoodles should always live inside and never been banned to the backyard. They are fairly easy to train.