Neapolitan Mastiff vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Neapolitan Mastiffs to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Italy
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
100 AD
1924 AD
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
Low
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Very High
None
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
10-12 Years
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
