Neapolitan Mastiff vs Tosa
Compare the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Neapolitan Mastiffs and Tosas.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Origin Country
Italy
Japan
Origin Year
100 AD
1868 AD
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Energy Level
Low
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Very High
Medium
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
10-12 Years
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
