Neapolitan Mastiff

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin in Dog Breeds, Dog Breeds N, Huge Dog Breeds, Italian Dog Breeds, Short Coat Dog Breeds, Straight Coat Dog Breeds, Working Dogs


Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a direct descendant of the Middle East war dogs: the Molossus. It was often used to fight against lions, bears or gladiators in Roman arenas.

The Neapolitan Mastiff fought with the Roman legions. This is how they got spread everywhere in Europe. This breed was rediscovered approximately in 1940, in Italy, and is now becoming more and more popular.

Breed Group

Working

Size

Male: 26 to 31 inches
Female: 24 to 29 inches

WeightNeapolitan Mastiff puppy

Male: Approximately 150 lbs
Female: Approximately 110 lbs

Color(s)

The dog’s color can be gray, blue, black, mahogany and tawny. It can also come in darker shades of these colors.

Coat

The coat is short, smooth and dense. It has straight hairs, no longer than 1 inch.

Life Expectancy

About 9 – 10 years.

Neapolitan Mastiff puppyPersonality

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a steady dog. It is very intelligent and stubborn. It’s extremely protective and courageous as well as very suspicious of strangers but affectionate with the family and their friends. If not provoked, it is calm and silent. Females are better family pets because the males are more aggressive and dominant and females are better with children. Plus, males do not tolerate other males.

Care

The Neapolitan Mastiff is very easy to take care of. Removing dead hairs with a brush once in a while is all it needs. It is an average shedder.

TrainingNeapolitan Mastiff puppy

For the Neapolitan Mastiff, obedience training is a must. The training should start at a young age to avoid high dominance. The dog also needs to be socialized early to be sure that they don’t become too protective. The training approach should be strict and constant.

Activity

The Neapolitan Mastiff needs regular exercise. It has to be walked at least twice a day to stay healthy in what should be a big yard.

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9 Responses to “Neapolitan Mastiff”

  1. KrisBelucci

    02. Jun, 2009

    da best. Keep it going! Thank you

  2. jen

    04. Jul, 2009

    where can i find a Neapolitan Mastiff? I am in south africa

  3. CrisBetewsky

    06. Jul, 2009

    Some of us even don’t realize the importance of this information. What a pity.

  4. Rich McPharlin

    13. Jul, 2009

    Hey
    Neapolitan Mastiff , great article, really well though out and very much enjoyed.

    Cheers

  5. Rich James McPharlin

    13. Jul, 2009

    Hi,
    well written article, I think our views on Neapolitan Mastiff differ a little however you put foward some good points

    Thanks

  6. tatiana

    28. Jul, 2009

    thanks for the information :) i think in the near future i might plan on getting a Neapolitan Mastiff

  7. Teboho

    23. Aug, 2009

    Wow! Thats my dream dog, I am actually looking for a blue puppy, can be up to 12 months old. The article is very great, but I dont see much of a fighter in it, maybe a wrestler with the dew laps and a heavy body

  8. aidan

    02. Nov, 2009

    they have a big bite

  9. mastiff enthusiast

    03. Nov, 2009

    Great article.
    Very informative.
    Keep on writing about this stuffs about these breed.

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