Neapolitan mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff Standard says: "The essence of the Neapolitan Mastiff is his beastial appearance, astounding head and imposing size and attitude." Once you're past the shock of your first impression, you'll be able to better appreciate how quiet, calm, and relaxed this Mastiff is. Just don't mistake his bulk and ambling gait for laziness or clumsiness, for he can shift into his fierce protector's role on a moment's notice. The Neapolitan Mastiff is not an apartment dog – to stay fit, he needs some space and moderate exercise. But more than anything else, he requires ongoing personal attention. He often attaches himself, shadow-like, to his favorite person. Neapolitan Mastiff puppies should be friendly and trusting, and with proper socialization, become more reserved and discriminating as they mature. As with all mastiffs, socialization is an absolute requirement to avoid either aggression or shyness. Dog aggression can be a real problem; though many "Neos" will not start fights, they will surely finish them. This massive, stubborn breed is inclined to do things his own way. But he does respond to early, consistent training that includes leadership (YOU!), cheerful praise, and food rewards. Neapolitan Mastiffs perform admirably in drooling, slobbering, and snoring competitions. If you want a dog who... • Is massive and powerful, probably the most "beastial-looking" breed in existence, with an enormous head, loose wrinkled skin, and heavy, hanging jowls • Has a sleek ...

Group: Height: 24 to 31 inches Weight: 110 to 150 pounds Coat: Short, shiny fur Coat Color: Black, blue, mahogany, tawny, or brindle Life Span: 7 to 9 years Temperament: Protective, stubborn, fearless, companionable, loyal Hypoallergenic: No Origin: Italy Characteristics of the Neapolitan Mastiff Along with its unique appearance, this breed makes a great companion. Neapolitan Mastiffs love their families unconditionally, but they can be wary of strangers, making them great History of the Neapolitan Mastiff Tales and images of the Neapolitan Mastiff date back as early as 700 B.C., according to the AKC. In fact, Alexander the Great is credited for their great reverence and good looks. In the fourth century B.C., he crossed his famous giant war dogs with short-haired Indian dogs to create a breed known as the molossus, which he used in battle. The mastino was selectively bred by farmers in southern Italy to develop a breed large in size with loose, saggy skin and a smooth coat. In their selective breeding, they also aimed to develop a dog that was more family-friendly than the mastino, while still being a top-notch guard dog and protector. This breed became known as the Neapolitan Mastiff, named after its origin city of Naples. As puppies, this giant breed is a different story. Neapolitan Mastiff puppies are generally energetic and playful, but it is up to their owners to know when enough is enough. Because their bones are so big, joints can be easily damaged. It's important ...

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You don’t have to speak a word of Italian to understand opera: With a universality that transcends spoken word, its arias plunge a listener into the depths of our most primal human emotions – love and hate, jealousy and revenge. You also don’t need to know anything about dogs to register the similarly strong emotions evoked by the sight of a Neapolitan Mastiff: From its thick, rope-like facial wrinkles to its tree-trunk-sized limbs, this is a dog of unadulterated power and primitivism. In his elastic, lumbering gait, which belongs more to a big cat than a mere canine, there is a sheer bestiality that summons archetypes older than civilization itself. Described as the most operatic of all the dog breeds, the Do They Descend From the Molosser? The Molosser arrived in ancient Rome thanks to the expansiveness of Roman culture and the value placed on quality animals, not least of all dogs. The Romans were unapologetic collectors of unusual creatures from the farthest reaches of their empire, to say nothing of skillful dog breeders who produced specific types for different tasks, from coursing to fighting to tracking. Mentioned by a number of classical Roman writers, from Horace to Virgil, the Molossers were believed to have accompanied the Roman legionnaires as Like all great empires, Rome eventually fell, though its grand architecture survives to this day, with crumbling temples and aqueducts providing ample fodder for the smart-phone lenses of tourists. Whether the Neapolitan...

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