Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boerboel
Compare the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Neapolitan Mastiffs and Boerboels.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Origin Country
Italy
South Africa
Origin Year
100 AD
1652 AD
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Very High
Medium
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
8-10 Years
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Neapolitan Mastiff
Boerboel
