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- Mountain Cur Versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Introduction
- Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Overview
- Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff
- The Similarities Between the Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff
- Size (Weight and Height) of Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff
- Lifespan of Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff
- Price of Mountain Cur versus Price of Neapolitan Mastiff
- Adopting the Mountain Cur versus Adopting the Neapolitan Mastiff
- Tolerates Being Alone: Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff
- Do Mountain Curs shed more than Neapolitan Mastiffs?
- Which one drools more, the Mountain Cur or the Neapolitan Mastiff
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Mountain Cur or the Neapolitan Mastiff?
- Does the Mountain Cur Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Neapolitan Mastiff?
- Do Mountain Curs Bark and Howl? What about Neapolitan Mastiffs?
- Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Neapolitan Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Mountain Cur vs. Neapolitan Mastiff
- Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Neapolitan Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mountain Cur or the Neapolitan Mastiff?
- Are Mountain Curs good family dogs? What about Neapolitan Mastiffs?
- How Kid-friendly are Mountain Curs and Neapolitan Mastiffs?
- Is the Mountain Cur Easier to Train than the Neapolitan Mastiff?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mountain Cur
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Neapolitan Mastiff
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff. Which One is a Better Pet?
Mountain Cur Versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur or the Neapolitan Mastiff.
Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Overview
A very important difference between the Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Mountain Cur is a large-sized dog while the Neapolitan Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff are Working Dogs. This means both the Mountain Cur 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.
Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff
Factor | Mountain Cur | Neapolitan Mastiff |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 1/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 1/5 |
Life Span | 10 to 16 years | 8 to 10 years |
Height | 16 to 26 inches | 24 to 31 inches tall at the shoulder |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Train | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Weight | 30 to 60 pounds | 120 to 200 pounds |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 5/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 5/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
General Health | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 5/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 9.0 years |
Average Price | $550 | $2870 |
Price Range | $350 – $800 | $1800 – $3700 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur is 76 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Neapolitan Mastiff is 71 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Mountain Cur is a better pet than the Neapolitan Mastiff. So, you should get the Mountain Cur!
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 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff
Below is a list of where the Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff are most different:
The Similarities Between the Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff
The Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff.
Mountain Curs weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Mountain Curs are 16 to 26 inches 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 Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff
The lifespan of Mountain Curs is between 10 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Mountain Curs is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiffs is between 8 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiffs is 9.0 years.
Mountain Curs live longer than Neapolitan Mastiffs.
Price of Mountain Cur versus Price of Neapolitan Mastiff
The average price of the Mountain Cur puppy is $550. The price of the Mountain Cur typically ranges from $350 – $800. However, the price of a Mountain Cur can be as low as $100 and as high as $1000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 40 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur.
Mountain Cur | Neapolitan Mastiff | |
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Average Price | $550 | $2870 |
Price Range | $350 to $800 | $1800 to $3700 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Mountain Cur and Neapolitan Mastiff. For different price points, the charts show how many Mountain Cur puppies or how many Neapolitan Mastiff puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
![A breakdown of the prices of Mountain Curs. The typical price range is shaded Green.](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/mountain-cur-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Mountain Curs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
![A breakdown of the prices of Neapolitan Mastiffs](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/neapolitan-mastiff-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Neapolitan Mastiffs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur versus Adopting the Neapolitan Mastiff
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Mountain Curs 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 Mountain Cur named Lester that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Mountain Curs like Lester on pefinder.com.
Also, like Mountain Curs, Neapolitan Mastiffs are also available for adoption. For example, Tank is a Male Neapolitan Mastiff that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Neapolitan Mastiffs like Tank that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
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Also, Arturo is an adorable Male Neapolitan Mastiff on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Mountain Curs and Neapolitan Mastiffs that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff
Mountain Curs do not like to be left alone.
Neapolitan Mastiffs do not like to be left alone.
Do Mountain Curs shed more than Neapolitan Mastiffs?
Mountain Curs do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Neapolitan Mastiffs shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Mountain Cur or the Neapolitan Mastiff
Mountain Curs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Neapolitan Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Mountain Cur or the Neapolitan Mastiff?
Mountain Curs are very easy to groom.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Mountain Cur Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Neapolitan Mastiff?
Mountain Curs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not 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 Mountain Curs Bark and Howl? What about Neapolitan Mastiffs?
Mountain Curs bark and howl, but not very much.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Neapolitan Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Mountain Curs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Neapolitan Mastiffs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Mountain Cur vs. Neapolitan Mastiff
Mountain Curs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
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 Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Neapolitan Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Mountain Curs can tolerate hot weather.
Neapolitan Mastiffs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mountain Cur or the Neapolitan Mastiff?
Mountain Curs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Neapolitan Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Mountain Curs good family dogs? What about Neapolitan Mastiffs?
Mountain Curs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Mountain Curs and Neapolitan Mastiffs?
Mountain Curs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Neapolitan Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Mountain Cur Easier to Train than the Neapolitan Mastiff?
Mountain Curs are not easy to train.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.
Is the Mountain Cur Better for Apartment Owners than the Neapolitan Mastiff?
Mountain Curs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Neapolitan Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Mountain Cur or the Neapolitan Mastiff?
Mountain Curs 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 Mountain Cur
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Mountain Cur and how the Neapolitan Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Mountain Cur and of the Neapolitan Mastiff to other breeds:
Mountain Cur Versus Other Dog Breeds
Mountain Cur versus Boxerdoodle Mountain Cur versus Toy Fox Terrier Mountain Cur versus American Staffordshire Terrier Mountain Cur versus Shetland Sheepdog Mountain Cur versus Cairn Terrier Mountain Cur versus Jack Russell Terrier Mountain Cur versus German Shorthaired Pointer Mountain Cur versus Lancashire Heeler Mountain Cur versus Korean Jindo Dog Mountain Cur versus Redbone Coonhound Mountain Cur versus Sussex Spaniel Mountain Cur versus Berger Picard Mountain Cur versus Sussex Spaniel Mountain Cur versus Neapolitan Mastiff Mountain Cur versus Lagotto Romagnolo Mountain Cur versus Bullmastiff Mountain Cur versus Puggle Mountain Cur versus Lakeland Terrier Mountain Cur versus Yorkshire Terrier Mountain Cur versus Belgian Malinois Mountain Cur versus Shiloh Shepherd Mountain Cur versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Mountain Cur versus German Wirehaired Pointer Mountain Cur versus Cockalier Mountain Cur versus Akbash
Neapolitan Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds
Neapolitan Mastiff versus Irish Terrier Neapolitan Mastiff versus Pug Neapolitan Mastiff versus Samoyed Neapolitan Mastiff versus Dogo Argentino Neapolitan Mastiff versus Chihuahua Neapolitan Mastiff versus German Pinscher Neapolitan Mastiff versus Affenpinscher Neapolitan Mastiff versus Labrador Retriever Neapolitan Mastiff versus English Toy Spaniel Neapolitan Mastiff versus Mountain Cur Neapolitan Mastiff versus Bouvier des Flandres Neapolitan Mastiff versus Schnoodle Neapolitan Mastiff versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Neapolitan Mastiff versus Whippet Neapolitan Mastiff versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Neapolitan Mastiff versus Basenji Neapolitan Mastiff versus Sheepadoodle Neapolitan Mastiff versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Neapolitan Mastiff versus Whippet Neapolitan Mastiff versus Golden Retriever Neapolitan Mastiff versus Goldendoodle Neapolitan Mastiff versus American Foxhound Neapolitan Mastiff versus Flat-Coated Retriever Neapolitan Mastiff versus Australian Cattle Dog Neapolitan Mastiff versus Chinook
Conclusion: Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur and the Neapolitan Mastiff better suits you and your family.