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Name	Neapolitan Mastiff	Chihuahua	St. Bernard
Origins	Italy	Mexico	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Italian Bulldog Italian Mastiff Italian Molosso Mastino Napoletano Neo	Csivava Chihuahueño	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Which is the smallest dog, Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard?	Giant	Small	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or Chihuahua? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard weight comparison:	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard height comparison:	Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (65 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$600-$800	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard?	Frequent: The Neapolitan Mastiff is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	St. See more.
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Protective Obedient Dominant Trainable Fearless	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard?	Average: Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	St. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	St. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Chihuahua 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.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard playfulness comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	St. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard?	Low to Average: The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The St. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard?	It is not recommended to keep the Neapolitan Mastiff breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.	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 St.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Neapolitan Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.
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 Neapolitan Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard mouthiness comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard?	Very healthy dog breed.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:	No data available	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Neapolitan Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The St.
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Life Expectancy Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard lifespan comparison. How long do Neapolitan Mastiff, Chihuahua and St. Bernard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiff: 9 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard energy level comparison:	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.	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	St.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	St.
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	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? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Neapolitan Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard coat comparison:	Dense	Fine	Dense Rough Smooth
Colors What are the original Neapolitan Mastiff, Chihuahua and St. Bernard color?	Black Blue Tawny Mahogany	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Neapolitan Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or {name3 shedding:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	St. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard?	High 🔼 The Neapolitan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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 Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The St. See more.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

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

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard 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: Neapolitan Mastiff or Chihuahua or St. Bernard? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard?	Not really Neapolitan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. 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.	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard 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 Neapolitan Mastiff and Chihuahua and St. Bernard have?	6-12 puppies	2-4 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs Chihuahua vs St. Bernard Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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

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