Bullmastiff vs Neapolitan Mastiff
Compare Bullmastiff and Neapolitan Mastiff: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bullmastiff
VS
Neapolitan Mastiff
Comparison Table
Show Differences Only
Characteristic
Bullmastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
61 – 69 cm
60 – 73 cm
Weight
41 – 59 kg
50 – 70 kg
Life Expectancy
8 – 10 years
8 – 10 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
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
Bullmastiff
Great with Kids
Low Grooming
Protective
Stubborn
Giant
Neapolitan Mastiff
Great with Kids
Giant
Summary
About Bullmastiff
Large, powerful guardian originally bred to catch poachers, the Bullmastiff is calm, confident and deeply loyal, often bonding closely with one person. It has a short, low‑maintenance coat, needs space, consistent early training and socialisation to guide its natural protectiveness.
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.
Similar Breeds
More Breeds
