Labrador Retriever vs St. Bernard vs Neapolitan Mastiff – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Labrador Retriever | St. Bernard | Neapolitan Mastiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  England  Canada |  Switzerland  Italy | Italy |
| Group | Gun Dog | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 1 | 48 | 107 |
| Reviews | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Labrador, Lab | St. Hubert Hound, Chien St. Hubert, Sleuth Hound, St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner | Neo, Italian Bulldog, Italian Mastiff, Mastino Napoletano, Italian Molosso, Can39;E Presa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 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 | No set |
| Price | $1000-$2000 | $1500-$1800 | $1500-$2000 |
General Appearance - Labrador Retriever vs St. Bernard vs Neapolitan Mastiff
| Size | Large | Giant | Giant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | 110-200 pounds (50-91 kg) | Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | 155 pounds (70.5 kg) | Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | 25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm) | Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | 25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm) | Male: 28 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (65 cm) |
Hair & Care - Labrador Retriever vs St. Bernard vs Neapolitan Mastiff
| Coat | Dense Waterproof Hard Short | Dense Rough Smooth | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Yellow Chocolate Black | Brown Red White Brindle Tricolor Black | Mahogany Blue Tawny Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. | Average: The St. | Easy to groom: The Neapolitan Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Labrador Retrievers shed moderately. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Labrador Retriever vs St. Bernard vs Neapolitan Mastiff
| Temperament | Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive | Friendly Independent Going Social Gentle Happy Quiet | Protective Fearless Stubborn Dominant Obedient Trainable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs aren't famous for their trainability. |
| Playfulness | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | St. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. | Low: The St. | Low to Average: The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Labrador Retrievers are average defenders. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The St. |
Low The Neapolitan Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the biggest explorers. |
| Prey Drive | Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | St. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Labrador Retriever vs St. Bernard vs Neapolitan Mastiff
| Stranger Friendly | Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
| Cat Friendly | Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are not dog-friendly. |
| Office Friendly |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No St. |
No Neapolitan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are commonly okay with elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No St. |
No Neapolitan Mastiffs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really St. |
Not really Neapolitan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Labrador Retriever vs St. Bernard vs Neapolitan Mastiff
| Health Issues | 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. | Very healthy dog breed. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia | Allergies Bloat Cataracts Dilated Cardiomyopathy Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 8-10 years | 8-10 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
| Exercise Need | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs exercise need is minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep. | St. | Neapolitan Mastiffs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 6 to 8 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. |
| Weight Gain Potential | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average to High. | High: The Neapolitan Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers warm weather |
| Stinkiness |
High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. |
High The St. |
High The Neapolitan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. | The St. | 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. |
Reproducibility - Labrador Retriever vs St. Bernard vs Neapolitan Mastiff
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 5-10 puppies | 6-8 puppies | 6-12 puppies |
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