Neapolitan Mastiff vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Neapolitan Mastiffs and Kangal Dogs.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
Italy
Turkey
Origin Year
100 AD
700 AD
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Very High
Low
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
12-15 Years
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Neapolitan Mastiff
Kangal Dog
