Neapolitan Mastiff vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Neapolitan Mastiffs and Saint Bernards.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Italy
Switzerland
Origin Year
100 AD
1695 AD
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Very High
High
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
8-10 Years
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Neapolitan Mastiff
Saint Bernard
