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Name	Boerboel	Neapolitan Mastiff	Cane Corso
Origins	South Africa	Italy	Italy
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	124	107	37
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Other Names	South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff	Neo, Italian Bulldog, Italian Mastiff, Mastino Napoletano, Italian Molosso, Can39;E Presa	Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$1500-$2000	$1500-$2000	$1500-$2000

Boerboel vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Cane Corso General Appearance Comparison

Size	Large Giant	Giant	Large
Weight	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)
Avg. Weight	177 pounds (80 kg)	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)
Height	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)	Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 28 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (65 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Boerboel vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Cane Corso Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Dense Shiny Smooth	Dense	Dense
Colors	Brindle Cream Reddish Brown Red Tawny	Mahogany Blue Tawny Black	Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Neapolitan Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Boerboels shed moderately.	Neapolitan Mastiffs shed moderately.	Cane Corsos shed moderately.

Boerboel vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Cane Corso Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Confident Intelligent Territorial Dominant Obedient	Protective Fearless Stubborn Dominant Obedient Trainable	Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Boerboels are quite easy to train.	Neapolitan Mastiffs aren't famous for their trainability.	Cane Corsos are easy to train.
Playfulness	Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.	Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Boerboels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Cane Corsos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Boerboels are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Cane Corsos are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Boerboels need for social interaction is average.	Neapolitan Mastiffs need for social interaction is average.	Cane Corsos are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Boerboels are one of the best watchdogs.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are one of the best watchdogs.	Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Boerboels are extremely protective guard dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Neapolitan Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boerboels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Neapolitan Mastiffs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cane Corsos have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the biggest explorers.	Cane Corsos tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Boerboels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Neapolitan Mastiffs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Cane Corsos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Boerboels are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Cane Corsos are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Boerboels adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Neapolitan Mastiffs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Cane Corsos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Cane Corsos do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Boerboel vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Cane Corso Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Boerboels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Boerboels are kid-friendly dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Boerboels are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are average friendly towards cats.	Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Boerboels are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not dog-friendly.	Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Neapolitan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boerboels usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are generally with other pets.	Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Boerboels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Neapolitan Mastiffs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cane Corsos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Neapolitan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Boerboel vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Cane Corso Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	Boerboels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Allergies Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia	No data available	Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	8-10 years	10-11 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Boerboels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Neapolitan Mastiffs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Boerboels need quite a lot of exercise.	Neapolitan Mastiffs exercise need is minimal.	Cane Corsos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Boerboels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Neapolitan Mastiffs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Neapolitan Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Neapolitan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boerboel drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Neapolitan Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Boerboel vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Cane Corso Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	7-10 puppies	6-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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