Neapolitan Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff

Compare the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Neapolitan Mastiffs and Tibetan Mastiffs.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
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General Details
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
Italy
China
Origin Year
100 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Traits
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Aggressive
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
5-75 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Very High
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
None
Follow Commands
None
None
Fighting
Above Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
None
None
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Cardiomyopathy
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Canine inherited hypertrophic neuropathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Mahogany
Tawny
Black
Black and Tan
Bown
Cream
Red Gold
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