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Name	Broholmer	Neapolitan Mastiff	Estrela Mountain Dog
Origins	Denmark	Italy	Portugal
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Group	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Danish Broholmer Danish Mastiff	Italian Bulldog Italian Mastiff Italian Molosso Mastino Napoletano Neo	Cao da Serra da Estrela Portuguese Shepherd
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Large Giant	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Neapolitan Mastiff? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog weight comparison:	Male: 110-150 pounds (50-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (40-58 kg)	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	Male: 99–132 pounds (45-60 kg), Female: 77–99 pounds (35-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 130 pounds (59 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49 kg)	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	Male: 115.5 pounds (52.5 kg), Female: 88 pounds (40 kg)
Height Which is taller, Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog height comparison:	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm) Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm)	Male: 25–30 inches (63.5-76 kg) Female: 24–28 inches (61-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm) Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 28 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (65 cm)	Male: 27.5 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which is more expensive?	$1300-$1500	$1500-$2000	Unknown
Availability Which is easier to get, Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Average: The Broholmer is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Neapolitan Mastiff is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog intelligence:	Smart: The Broholmer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog trainability comparison.	Broholmer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Broholmer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Broholmer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Confident Friendly Calm	Stubborn Protective Obedient Dominant Trainable Fearless	Stubborn Dignified Protective Alert Loyal Keen Suspicious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Broholmer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Average to High: Broholmer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	Broholmer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Broholmer dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Broholmer dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog playfulness comparison:	Average: Broholmers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Estrela Mountain Dog is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Average to High: The Broholmer is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Estrela Mountain Dog is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Broholmer indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Neapolitan Mastiff breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Estrela Mountain Dog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Broholmer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Broholmer bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Neapolitan Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Estrela Mountain Dog bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Broholmer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Neapolitan Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Estrela Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog mouthiness comparison:	Broholmer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Broholmers are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Broholmer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Neapolitan Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Estrela Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Broholmer, Neapolitan Mastiff and Estrela Mountain Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Broholmer: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiff: 9 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Estrela Mountain Dog: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Broholmer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Estrela Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog energy level comparison:	Broholmer dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Broholmer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Broholmer dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	5 to 6 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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Broholmer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Neapolitan Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Estrela Mountain Dog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog coat comparison:	Rough Smooth	Dense	Wavy Thick Coarse
Colors What are the original Broholmer, Neapolitan Mastiff and Estrela Mountain Dog color?	Red Yellow Golden	Black Blue Tawny Mahogany	Fawn Yellow Wolf Gray
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Broholmer doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Neapolitan Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Estrela Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or {name3 shedding:	Broholmer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Broholmer has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Neapolitan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Estrela Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Broholmer is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	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. See more.	The Estrela Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Broholmer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Broholmer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Broholmer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Broholmer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Broholmer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not dog-friendly.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Yes Broholmer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Broholmer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Neapolitan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Estrela Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Broholmers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Estrela Mountain Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Broholmer or Neapolitan Mastiff or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Not really Broholmer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Neapolitan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Estrela Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Broholmer and Neapolitan Mastiff and Estrela Mountain Dog have?	4-8 puppies	6-12 puppies	7-8 puppies
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Broholmer vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Estrela Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club	No data available	No data available

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