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Name	Neapolitan Mastiff	Great Dane	Tosa Ken
Origins	Italy	Germany	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Italian Bulldog Italian Mastiff Italian Molosso Mastino Napoletano Neo	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Japanese Fighting Dog Japanese Mastiff Japanese Tosa Tosa Fighting Dog Tosa Ken Tosa Tōken Tosa Inu
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? Which is the smallest dog, Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	Giant	Giant	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Great Dane? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken weight comparison:	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Male: 132 pounds (60 kg), Female: 102 pounds (46 kg)
Height Which is taller, Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken height comparison:	Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (65 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$800-$1200	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	Frequent: The Neapolitan Mastiff is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Average: The Tosa Ken is a commonly available dog breed.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. 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 Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Great Dane 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 Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Tosa Ken dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? 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.	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Tosa Ken dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Protective Obedient Dominant Trainable Fearless	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Sensitive Intelligent Aggressive Fearless Brave Suspicious
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: Great Dane 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken?	Average: Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Tosa Ken dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken social needs comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	Tosa Ken dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Tosa Ken is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Great Dane 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.	Tosa Ken dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken playfulness comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Tosa Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken?	Low to Average: The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Tosa Ken 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 Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	It is not recommended to keep the Neapolitan Mastiff breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tosa Ken breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken 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.	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Tosa Ken dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Great Dane dogs 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.	Tosa Ken dogs 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.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Neapolitan Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Tosa Ken 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 Neapolitan Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Tosa Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken mouthiness comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Tosa Ken dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken health comparison. Which is the healthier: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken?	Very healthy dog breed.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	Tosa Kens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Bloat
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 Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Tosa Ken should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken lifespan comparison. How long do Neapolitan Mastiff, Great Dane and Tosa Ken breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiff: 9 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Tosa Ken: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken?	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.	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 Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken 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.	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	Tosa Ken dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	Tosa Ken dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	Tosa Ken dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	4 to 7 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 Great Dane vs Tosa Ken weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Neapolitan Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Tosa Ken breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken coat comparison:	Dense	Dense	Dense Hard
Colors What are the original Neapolitan Mastiff, Great Dane and Tosa Ken color?	Black Blue Tawny Mahogany	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Black Brown Fawn Yellow Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Neapolitan Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Tosa Ken requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken? Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or {name3 shedding:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	Tosa Ken 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: Neapolitan Mastiff or Great Dane or Tosa Ken?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken 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, Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken?	High 🔼 The Neapolitan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Tosa Ken has an average chance of bad smell.
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 Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Tosa Ken is an average drooler. See more.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken Good With Comparison

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

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken 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 Great Dane or Tosa Ken? 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.	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: Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken?	Not really Neapolitan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tosa Ken 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken 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 Great Dane and Tosa Ken have?	6-12 puppies	10-15 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Tosa Ken 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 1887 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.	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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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