Protective
Fearless
Stubborn
Dominant
Obedient
Trainable

Playful
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Companionable
Cheerful
Athletic
Mischievous

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 Puggits as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Brown
Amber

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

Black
Fawn
Blue
Cream
Red
Sable
White
Brindle
Brown

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 Puggit can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Puggits 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.

Puggits typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Periodontal Disease
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Entropion
Ectropion
Cherry Eye

Entropion
Ectropion
Portacaval Shunt
Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Epilepsy
Leg Fractures
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Atopy

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Dental and Oral Examinations
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

Puggit has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Puggits 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.

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

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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 Puggit, it's at least 7 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 Puggits usually need at least 45 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.

The Puggit is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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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 10-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Puggit 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 Puggit is somewhere $1.10 - $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 Puggit 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 Mastiffs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Puggit is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Puggits are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are not dog-friendly.

Puggits 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.

Puggits 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.

Puggits have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Puggits are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.