Australian Kelpie vs Neapolitan Mastiff
Compare Australian Kelpie and Neapolitan Mastiff: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Neapolitan Mastiff
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Neapolitan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
60 – 73 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
50 – 70 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
8 – 10 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
Australian Kelpie
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Neapolitan Mastiff
Great with Kids
Giant
Summary
About Australian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a medium, athletic herding dog, bred for stamina and focus. Intelligent and quick to learn, it needs extensive daily exercise and mental work. Affectionate yet independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, stays generally healthy, and suits active, committed homes.
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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