Afghan Hound vs Neapolitan Mastiff
Compare Afghan Hound and Neapolitan Mastiff: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Neapolitan Mastiff
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Neapolitan Mastiff
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
63 – 74 cm
60 – 73 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
50 – 70 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
8 – 10 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Afghan Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Neapolitan Mastiff
Great with kids
Giant
Summary
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
About Neapolitan Mastiff
Ancient Italian giant guardian with massive build and heavy wrinkles. Calm and affectionate with family, wary of strangers, and protective by nature. Needs early training, steady leadership, moderate daily walks, and careful skin and drool care due to size and loose folds.
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