Differences and Similarities between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff.

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Chinese Shar-Pei Versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chinese Shar-Pei and for the Neapolitan Mastiff. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Neapolitan Mastiff.

Chinese Shar-Pei versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Overview

A very important difference between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinese Shar-Pei is a medium-sized dog while the Neapolitan Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff are Working Dogs. This means both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Chinese Shar-Pei versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinese Shar-Pei to the Neapolitan Mastiff based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff

Factor Chinese Shar-Pei Neapolitan Mastiff
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 2/5
General Health 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 1/5 4/5
Height 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 24 to 31 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 1/5
Easygoing 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 1/5
Intelligence 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 4/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 1/5
Weight 40 to 55 pounds 120 to 200 pounds
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 5/5
Life Span 8 to 12 years 8 to 10 years
Average Lifespan 10.0 years 9.0 years
Average Price $1620 $2870
Price Range $1100 – $2000 $1800 – $3700
Temperament Score 71.0 percent 66.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 60 104

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chinese Shar-Pei in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Neapolitan Mastiff. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Chinese Shar-Pei is 68 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Neapolitan Mastiff is 71 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Neapolitan Mastiff is a better pet than the Chinese Shar-Pei. So, you should get the Neapolitan Mastiff!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff

    Below is a list of where the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff are most different:

  • Chinese Shar-Peis not very playful. However, Neapolitan Mastiffs are very playful.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs. However, Neapolitan Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis do not have the tendency to drool. However, Neapolitan Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis can be left alone for some time without problems. However, Neapolitan Mastiffs do not like to be left alone.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Neapolitan Mastiffs are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Neapolitan Mastiffs are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • The Similarities Between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff

    The Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff are most similar:

  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff not very intelligent.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Neapolitan Mastiff

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff.

    Chinese Shar-Peis weigh 40 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Chinese Shar-Peis are 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Neapolitan Mastiffs weigh 120 to 200 pounds when fully grown. Neapolitan Mastiffs are 24 to 31 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Neapolitan Mastiff

    The lifespan of Chinese Shar-Peis is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Chinese Shar-Peis is 10.0 years.

    The lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiffs is between 8 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiffs is 9.0 years.

    Chinese Shar-Peis live longer than Neapolitan Mastiffs.

    Temperament of the Neapolitan Mastiff Versus the Chinese Shar-Pei

    The Chinese Shar-Pei has a better temperament than the Neapolitan Mastiff.

    This is because the temperament score for the Chinese Shar-Pei is 71.0 percent while the temperament score for the Neapolitan Mastiff is 66.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 71.0 percent, the Chinese Shar-Pei has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 66.7 percent, the Neapolitan Mastiff has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff by measuring the temperaments of 214 Chinese Shar-Peis and 15 Neapolitan Mastiffs.

    Price of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Price of Neapolitan Mastiff

    The average price of the Chinese Shar-Pei puppy is $1620. The price of the Chinese Shar-Pei typically ranges from $1100 – $2000. However, the price of a Chinese Shar-Pei can be as low as $300 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 238 Chinese Shar-Pei puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Neapolitan Mastiff puppy is $2870. The price of the Neapolitan Mastiff typically ranges from $1800 – $3700. However, the price of the Neapolitan Mastiff can be as low as $500 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 83 Neapolitan Mastiff puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Neapolitan Mastiff is more expensive than the Chinese Shar-Pei.

    Chinese Shar-Pei Neapolitan Mastiff
    Average Price $1620 $2870
    Price Range $1100 to $2000 $1800 to $3700

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chinese Shar-Pei and Neapolitan Mastiff. For different price points, the charts show how many Chinese Shar-Pei puppies or how many Neapolitan Mastiff puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Shar-Peis. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Shar-Peis. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Neapolitan Mastiffs

    A breakdown of the prices of Neapolitan Mastiffs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chinese Shar-Pei puppy or the Neapolitan Mastiff puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Chinese Shar-Pei versus Adopting the Neapolitan Mastiff

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chinese Shar-Peis and many Neapolitan Mastiffs are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chinese Shar-Pei named Moxon that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chinese Shar-Peis like Moxon on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chinese Shar-Peis, Neapolitan Mastiffs are also available for adoption. For example, Arturo is a Male Neapolitan Mastiff that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Neapolitan Mastiffs like Arturo that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Mykyta Jerky is the name of another Chinese Shar-Pei (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Thor (New Intake) is an adorable Male Neapolitan Mastiff on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Chinese Shar-Peis and Neapolitan Mastiffs are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Chinese Shar-Peis and Neapolitan Mastiffs that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Popularity of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Popularity of Neapolitan Mastiff

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Chinese Shar-Pei is more popular with dog owners than the Neapolitan Mastiff. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Chinese Shar-Pei is 60 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Neapolitan Mastiff is 104 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chinese Shar-Pei

    Popularity of Chinese Shar-Pei

    Popularity of Neapolitan Mastiff

    Popularity of Neapolitan Mastiff

    Year Chinese Shar-Pei Popularity Rank Neapolitan Mastiff Popularity Rank
    2013 54 111
    2014 58 114
    2015 59 106
    2016 61 99
    2017 64 107
    2018 64 102
    2019 65 100
    2020 61 100

    Health Problems of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Health Problems of Neapolitan Mastiff

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Chinese Shar-Pei is prone to more genetic health problems than the Neapolitan Mastiff.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chinese Shar-Pei than for the Neapolitan Mastiff.

    5 health tests are recommended for Chinese Shar-Pei while 4 tests are recommended for the Neapolitan Mastiff.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinese Shar-Peis and in Neapolitan Mastiffs.

    Chinese Shar-Pei Health Problems

    Chinese Shar-Peis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chinese Shar-Pei puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chinese Shar-Pei puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chinese Shar-Pei breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chinese Shar-Peis for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chinese Shar-Peis here.

    Neapolitan Mastiff Health Problems

    Neapolitan Mastiffs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Neapolitan Mastiff puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Neapolitan Mastiff breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Neapolitan Mastiffs for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Neapolitan Mastiffs here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinese Shar-Peis and Neapolitan Mastiffs

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chinese Shar-Pei Breed is Eyes problems.

    This is because the Chinese Shar-Pei ranks 2 out of 182 dog breeds for Eyes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 98 Chinese Shar-Peis, 29 of them had Eyes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chinese Shar-Peis, and how common these diseases are in Chinese Shar-Peis relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Eyes problems: Rank 2 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 13 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 29 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 68 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 80 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Neapolitan Mastiff Breed is Hips problems.

    This is because the Neapolitan Mastiff ranks 6 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 236 Neapolitan Mastiffs, 118 of them had Hips problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Neapolitan Mastiffs, and how common these diseases are in Neapolitan Mastiffs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Hips problems: Rank 6 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 87 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chinese Shar-Pei and in Neapolitan Mastiff and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff:

    Disease Chinese Shar-Pei Rank Neapolitan Mastiff Rank
    Eyes problems 2 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 13 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 29 out of 145 dog breeds 87 out of 145 dog breeds
    Hips problems 68 out of 198 dog breeds 6 out of 198 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 80 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinese Shar-Pei versus Neapolitan Mastiff

    Chinese Shar-Peis can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chinese Shar-Peis shed more than Neapolitan Mastiffs?

    Chinese Shar-Peis do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Neapolitan Mastiff

    Chinese Shar-Peis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Neapolitan Mastiff?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are very easy to groom.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Chinese Shar-Pei Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Neapolitan Mastiff?

    Chinese Shar-Peis have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Chinese Shar-Peis Bark and Howl? What about Neapolitan Mastiffs?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Chinese Shar-Peis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Neapolitan Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chinese Shar-Peis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinese Shar-Pei vs. Neapolitan Mastiff

    Chinese Shar-Peis do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Chinese Shar-Peis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Neapolitan Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chinese Shar-Peis cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Neapolitan Mastiff?

    Chinese Shar-Peis do not get along well with other dogs.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Chinese Shar-Peis good family dogs? What about Neapolitan Mastiffs?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

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    Neapolitan Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chinese Shar-Peis and Neapolitan Mastiffs?

    Chinese Shar-Peis do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chinese Shar-Pei Easier to Train than the Neapolitan Mastiff?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are fairly easy to train.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Chinese Shar-Pei Better for Apartment Owners than the Neapolitan Mastiff?

    Chinese Shar-Peis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Neapolitan Mastiff?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinese Shar-Pei

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chinese Shar-Pei that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chinese Shar-Pei:

  • Chow Chow (63 percent match with Chinese Shar-Pei). Here is our comparison of the Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chow Chow.
  • Affenhuahua (62 percent match with Chinese Shar-Pei). Here is our comparison of the Neapolitan Mastiff vs Affenhuahua.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Neapolitan Mastiff

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Neapolitan Mastiff that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Neapolitan Mastiff:

  • Doberman Pinscher (67 percent match with Neapolitan Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Doberman Pinscher.
  • Mastiff (72 percent match with Neapolitan Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Mastiff.
  • Spanish Mastiff (69 percent match with Neapolitan Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Spanish Mastiff.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chinese Shar-Pei and how the Neapolitan Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei and of the Neapolitan Mastiff to other breeds:

    Chinese Shar-Pei Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Neapolitan Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Chinese Shar-Pei versus Neapolitan Mastiff. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Neapolitan Mastiff better suits you and your family.