Neapolitan Mastiff vs Pug
Compare the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Neapolitan Mastiffs and Pugs.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Origin Country
Italy
China
Origin Year
100 AD
-206 BC
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Very High
None
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
12-15 Years
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pug
