Great Dane vs Neapolitan Mastiff
Compare Great Danes to Neapolitan Mastiffs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
6-9 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
24-31 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
110-155 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Origin Country
Unspecified
Italy
Origin Year
-1400 BC
100 AD
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Very High
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
6-9 Years
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Great Dane
Neapolitan Mastiff
