Protective
Fearless
Stubborn
Dominant
Obedient
Trainable

Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Neapolitan Mastiffs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Cava-Corgis shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Choose a Neapolitan Mastiff if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Cava-Corgis as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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A Neapolitan Mastiff can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cava-Corgi can have a litter of 6-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Neapolitan Mastiffs may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Cava-Corgis are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Neapolitan Mastiff breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Cava-Corgi breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Mitral Valve Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy
Syringomyelia

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Ectropion
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Neapolitan Mastiff has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Cava-Corgi has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Neapolitan Mastiffs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Cava-Corgis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Cava-Corgis are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

The Neapolitan Mastiff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Cava-Corgi requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Neapolitan Mastiff has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Cava-Corgi is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Neapolitan Mastiffs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Cava-Corgis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Neapolitan Mastiffs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Cava-Corgis make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Cava-Corgis are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are not dog-friendly.

Cava-Corgis are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are not very stranger friendly.

Cava-Corgis are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Cava-Corgis are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Neapolitan Mastiffs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Cava-Corgis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.