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Name	Labrador Retriever	Neapolitan Mastiff	Boxer
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lab Labrador	Italian Bulldog Italian Mastiff Italian Molosso Mastino Napoletano Neo	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	Large	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Neapolitan Mastiff? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer weight comparison:	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 28 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (65 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$1500-$2000	$600-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Neapolitan Mastiff is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer intelligence:	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer trainability comparison.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Boxer 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: Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Stubborn Protective Obedient Dominant Trainable Fearless	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer?	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer social needs comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Labrador Retriever 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.	Boxer dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer playfulness comparison:	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer?	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Neapolitan Mastiff breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Boxer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Neapolitan Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary.
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:	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Neapolitan Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer mouthiness comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer?	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least 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).	Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Neapolitan Mastiff and Boxer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiff: 9 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer energy level comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	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.	Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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: 2 to 3 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? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Neapolitan Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer coat comparison:	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense	Waterproof
Colors What are the original Labrador Retriever, Neapolitan Mastiff and Boxer color?	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Blue Tawny Mahogany	White Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Neapolitan Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or {name3 shedding:	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boxer 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: Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer 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, Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer?	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Neapolitan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. 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 Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Good With Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Labrador Retriever or Neapolitan Mastiff or Boxer? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer?	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Neapolitan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boxer 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?	Not really 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer 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 Labrador Retriever and Neapolitan Mastiff and Boxer have?	5-10 puppies	6-12 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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Labrador Retriever vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Boxer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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