Breed comparison
Chow Chow vs Neapolitan Mastiff
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Neapolitan Mastiff4Affection with family3
3Good with young children3
2Good with other dogs3
2Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness2
3Energy level2
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
1Barking1
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming2
3Drooling5
The biggest differences
- Drooling: the Neapolitan Mastiff scores 5 out of 5, the Chow Chow 3.
They score the same on good with young children, trainability, mental stimulation needs, adaptability, watchdog / protective, barking.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Chow Chow if you want an energetic exercise partner. Pick the Neapolitan Mastiff if you prefer a calmer dog, you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.