Neapolitan Mastiff vs Rottweiler
Compare Neapolitan Mastiffs to Rottweilers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-9 Years
8-11 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
110-155 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Italy
Germany
Origin Year
100 AD
100 AD
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Energy Level
Low
Low to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Very High
Medium
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
6-9 Years
8-11 Years
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Neapolitan Mastiff
Rottweiler
