Neapolitan Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff Dog, Neapolitan Mastiff Breeders, Neapolitan Mastiff Picture
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Italy
MOST SUITED AS Watchdog and family pet.
SIZE
The shoulder-height is 65 - 75cm (251/2 - 291/2in) for dogs and 60 - 68cm (231/2-261/2in) for bitches.
COAT
The coat is short-haired and most usually blue-grey; they can also be grey, black, brown, and fox red. All colors may be broken. A little white on the chest or feet is permitted.
CARE REQUIRED
During moulting the dead and loose hairs are best removed with a rubber brush. The breed likes a drought-free and dry place to sleep which must be soft to prevent pressure marks.
CHARACTER
A dominant, watchful, equable, and peaceful dog which is brave, intelligent, not aggressive, affectionate, demanding of itself, and does not really bark.
TRAINING
The Neopolitan Mastiff Mastiff requires a good, well balanced training. Be consistent in approach and do not keep repeating commands that it has failed to obey. These are not dogs for beginners but it is an exaggeration to describe them as difficult in their association with others. A calm handler with natural leadership will achieve the best results with this breed. It is in their nature to protect you and your possessions - it does not need to be reminded.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
The dogs can be somewhat dominant towards other dogs that they meet, but with regard to children they are generally always loving, provided the children do not tease them. If the dog has had positive experiences with cats and other household pets when young, there should be no problems in this direction.
EXERCISE
Don't let the young Neopolitan Mastiff run and play too much. Limit its exercise because it must on no account be over-tired. Avoid rough games in the growing stage and ensure that all its energy is available to make healthy bones and muscles.
When full-grown the Neopolitan Mastiff has an average demand for exercise.
Neapolitan Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff Dog, Neapolitan Mastiff Breeders, Neapolitan Mastiff Picture