Boston Terrier vs Neapolitan Mastiff
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Neapolitan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Neapolitan Mastiffs.
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
6-9 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
24-31 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
110-155 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Origin Country
United States
Italy
Origin Year
1870 AD
100 AD
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Very High
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
6-9 Years
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Neapolitan Mastiff
