Protective
Fearless
Stubborn
Dominant
Obedient
Trainable

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Aggressive
Steady
Good-natured
Spirited
Assertive
Opinionated

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

Lhasaneses are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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 Lhasaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Amber

Hazel

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Isabella

Black

Neapolitan Mastiffs have short coats.

Lhasaneses are known for their coat length.

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 Lhasanese can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Lhasaneses 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 Lhasanese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
PRA
Cherry Eye

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

Neapolitan Mastiffs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Lhasaneses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Lhasaneses require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

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

Lhasaneses bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Hide & Seek

Tug-of-war

Neapolitan Mastiffs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Lhasaneses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhasanese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Neapolitan Mastiff, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhasanese, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Neapolitan Mastiffs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Lhasaneses usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Lhasaneses have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Neapolitan Mastiff should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Lhasanese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 150-200 pound (68 - 91 kg) Neapolitan Mastiff feed 6.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Lhasanese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Neapolitan Mastiff is somewhere $5.60 - $6.30 per day.

The average cost of a Lhasanese is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Neapolitan Mastiff is between $168 - $189. This makes an average of $2016 - $2268 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Lhasanese is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

Lhasanese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

Lhasaneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Lhasaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are not dog-friendly.

Lhasaneses 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.

Lhasaneses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Lhasaneses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.