Chow Chow vs Neapolitan Mastiff
Compare the Chow Chow to the Neapolitan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Neapolitan Mastiffs.
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
6-9 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
24-31 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
110-155 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Origin Country
China
Italy
Origin Year
-150 BC
100 AD
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Very High
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
6-9 Years
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Neapolitan Mastiff
