Labradoodle has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Neapolitan Mastiff tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Labradoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Neapolitan Mastiff is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Intelligent
Alert

Protective
Fearless
Stubborn
Dominant
Obedient
Trainable

Labradoodles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Neapolitan Mastiff if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Italy

Labrador Retriever, Poodle

british mastiff

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ancient times

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Labradoodles are known for their coat length.

Neapolitan Mastiffs have short coats.

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A Labradoodle can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Neapolitan Mastiff can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Labradoodles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Neapolitan Mastiffs may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Labradoodles typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Neapolitan Mastiff breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Allergies

Entropion
Ectropion
Cherry Eye

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Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Labradoodles thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Labradoodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Neapolitan Mastiff has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Labradoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Neapolitan Mastiffs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Labradoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Neapolitan Mastiffs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Labradoodle has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Neapolitan Mastiff excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Labradoodles bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While Labradoodle dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Fetch, Hike, Go on Vacation, Walk, Run

Hide & Seek

Labradoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Labradoodle, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Neapolitan Mastiff, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Labradoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Neapolitan Mastiff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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For an average 60-65 pound (27 - 29 kg) Labradoodle feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 150-200 pound (68 - 91 kg) Neapolitan Mastiff feed 6.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Labradoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Neapolitan Mastiff is somewhere $5.60 - $6.30 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Labradoodle is between $48 - $62. This makes an average of $576 - $744 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Neapolitan Mastiff is between $168 - $189. This makes an average of $2016 - $2268 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Labradoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Neapolitan Mastiff has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Labradoodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Neapolitan Mastiffs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Labradoodles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Neapolitan Mastiffs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Labradoodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Labradoodles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are not dog-friendly.

Labradoodles are highly friendly around strangers.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are not very stranger friendly.

Labradoodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Labradoodles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Neapolitan Mastiffs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.