Neapolitan Mastiff vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Neapolitan Mastiffs and Dutch Shepherds.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Italy
Belgium
Origin Year
100 AD
1898 AD
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Very High
None
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
12-15 Years
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dutch Shepherd
