A Detailed Comparison of the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

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Neapolitan Mastiff Versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier? 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 Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Neapolitan Mastiff and for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. 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 Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

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

Neapolitan Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Neapolitan Mastiff is a giant-sized dog while the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Neapolitan Mastiff belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs 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.

On the other hand, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Neapolitan Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Neapolitan Mastiff to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Factor Neapolitan Mastiff Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 3/5
Weight 120 to 200 pounds 24 to 38 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 1/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Height 24 to 31 inches tall at the shoulder 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 2/5
Life Span 8 to 10 years 12 to 14 years
Average Lifespan 9.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $2870 $1890
Price Range $1800 – $3700 $1000 – $2425
Temperament Score 66.7 percent 90.9 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination – min age 1 year
  • Hereditary Cataracts DNA Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • L2HGA DNA Test
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 104 80

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Neapolitan Mastiff 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier. 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 Neapolitan Mastiff is 71 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 75 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a better pet than the Neapolitan Mastiff. So, you should get the Staffordshire Bull Terrier!

    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 Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are most different:

  • Neapolitan Mastiffs are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Staffordshire Bull Terriers are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Neapolitan Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • The Similarities Between the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    The Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Neapolitan Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

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

    On the other hand, Staffordshire Bull Terriers weigh 24 to 38 pounds when fully grown. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

    The lifespan of Staffordshire Bull Terriers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Staffordshire Bull Terriers is 13.0 years.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers live longer than Neapolitan Mastiffs.

    Temperament of the Neapolitan Mastiff Versus the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a better temperament than the Neapolitan Mastiff.

    This is because the temperament score for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 90.9 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 66.7 percent, the Neapolitan Mastiff has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 90.9 percent, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 15 Neapolitan Mastiffs and 143 Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

    Price of Neapolitan Mastiff versus Price of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    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 a Neapolitan Mastiff can be as low as $500 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 83 Neapolitan Mastiff puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy is $1890. The price of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier typically ranges from $1000 – $2425. However, the price of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be as low as $300 and as high as $6500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 56 Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Neapolitan Mastiff is more expensive than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

    Neapolitan Mastiff Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    Average Price $2870 $1890
    Price Range $1800 to $3700 $1000 to $2425

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Neapolitan Mastiff and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Neapolitan Mastiff puppies or how many Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Neapolitan Mastiffs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Neapolitan Mastiffs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Staffordshire Bull Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Staffordshire Bull Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Neapolitan Mastiff puppy or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Neapolitan Mastiff versus Adopting the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Neapolitan Mastiffs and many Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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 Neapolitan Mastiff named Jovani that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Neapolitan Mastiffs like Jovani on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Neapolitan Mastiffs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Antoine is a Male Staffordshire Bull Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Staffordshire Bull Terriers like Antoine that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Thor (New Intake) is the name of another Neapolitan Mastiff (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Harvey is an adorable Male Staffordshire Bull Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Neapolitan Mastiffs and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Neapolitan Mastiffs and Staffordshire Bull Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Popularity of Neapolitan Mastiff versus Popularity of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    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 Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Neapolitan Mastiff. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 80 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Neapolitan Mastiff is 104 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Neapolitan Mastiff

    Popularity of Neapolitan Mastiff

    Popularity of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Popularity of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Year Neapolitan Mastiff Popularity Rank Staffordshire Bull Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 111 79
    2014 114 79
    2015 106 79
    2016 99 82
    2017 107 82
    2018 102 80
    2019 100 82
    2020 100 81

    Health Problems of Neapolitan Mastiff versus Health Problems of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    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 Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Neapolitan Mastiff.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier than for the Neapolitan Mastiff.

    4 health tests are recommended for Neapolitan Mastiff while 7 tests are recommended for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Neapolitan Mastiffs and in Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

    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.

    Staffordshire Bull Terrier Health Problems

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Staffordshire Bull Terriers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination – min age 1 year
  • Hereditary Cataracts DNA Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • L2HGA DNA Test
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Staffordshire Bull Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Neapolitan Mastiffs and Staffordshire Bull Terriers

    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
  • 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Staffordshire Bull Terrier ranks 17 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 51 Staffordshire Bull Terriers, 1 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.

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

  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 17 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 21 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 23 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 69 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 105 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 126 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Neapolitan Mastiff and in Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier:

    Disease Neapolitan Mastiff Rank Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rank
    Hips problems 6 out of 198 dog breeds 69 out of 198 dog breeds
    Patella problems 87 out of 145 dog breeds 126 out of 145 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 17 out of 71 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 21 out of 144 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 23 out of 70 dog breeds
    Eyes problems Not Common 105 out of 182 dog breeds

    *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: Neapolitan Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Neapolitan Mastiffs do not like to be left alone.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Neapolitan Mastiffs shed more than Staffordshire Bull Terriers?

    Neapolitan Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Neapolitan Mastiff or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Neapolitan Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Neapolitan Mastiff or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Neapolitan Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Neapolitan Mastiff Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    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.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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 Neapolitan Mastiffs Bark and Howl? What about Staffordshire Bull Terriers?

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Neapolitan Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Staffordshire Bull Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Neapolitan Mastiff vs. Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Neapolitan Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Staffordshire Bull Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Neapolitan Mastiff or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Neapolitan Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Neapolitan Mastiffs good family dogs? What about Staffordshire Bull Terriers?

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Neapolitan Mastiffs and Staffordshire Bull Terriers?

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Neapolitan Mastiff Easier to Train than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Neapolitan Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not easy to train.

    Is the Neapolitan Mastiff Better for Apartment Owners than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Neapolitan Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Neapolitan Mastiff or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher.
  • Mastiff (72 percent match with Neapolitan Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Mastiff.
  • Spanish Mastiff (69 percent match with Neapolitan Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier:

  • Boxer (71 percent match with Staffordshire Bull Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer.
  • Schipperke (72 percent match with Staffordshire Bull Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Neapolitan Mastiff vs Schipperke.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Neapolitan Mastiff and how the Staffordshire Bull Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Neapolitan Mastiff and of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier to other breeds:

    Neapolitan Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Staffordshire Bull Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Pomsky     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus English Springer Spaniel     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Beagle     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Irish Terrier     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Affenhuahua     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Cairn Terrier     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Aussiedoodle     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Basset Hound     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Welsh Terrier     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Portuguese Pointer     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Labradoodle     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Collie     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Bordoodle     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Bulldog     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus German Longhaired Pointer     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Bordoodle     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Alaskan Malamute     Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Standard Poodle     

    Conclusion: Neapolitan Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier. 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 Neapolitan Mastiff and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier better suits you and your family.