Neapolitan Mastiff- Working Group

The Neapolitan Mastiff has been described as the perfect house guard. This dog is wary of strangers and this could also pose problems with newcomers to a family setting. For an immense dog weighing from 110-165 lbs males weighing more than females. It stands at the shoulder anywhere from 24-30 inches. You will have a soft cuddly tough Mastiff as well as a protector of you and your life. When you choose to invite this great ancient breed into your life. The Neapolitan Mastiff along with the Cane Corso is the other larger Italian Mastiff. This dog breed is usually found in the color of blue, black, mahogany and tawny as well as brindle and white markings. The Neapolitan Mastiff is an ancient breed used in war in Roman Times. It has a high tolerance of pain due to its fighting days as this was inhumane. The skin is the most notable attribute of this dog breed. It is hanging down from the head of the dog and needs to be cleaned regularly. This is a great guard dog which it has been and always will be. Taking charge of such a dominant breed as the Neapolitan Mastiff is necessary. It is at ease being at home and around its family. This is a loyal attribute that the Neapolitan Mastiff will bring into your life. This dog breed is not a first time dog owner dog and is not necessarily good with children. The main reason for these factors is its size which it may not always be able to control.