Neapolitan Mastiff Breed Information

Neapolitan Mastiff

Weight:

Up to 165 pounds (74 kg.)

Height:

Dogs 26-30 inches (65-75 cm.); Bitches 24-28 inches (60-70 cm.)

Color:

Solid coats of gray (blue), black, mahogany and tawny, and the lighter and darker shades of these colors. Some brindling allowable in all colors.

Temperament:

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a fearless protector when it needs to be but is affectionate with its family and the family's friends. As a breed the Neapolitan Mastiff can be stubborn. Males can be much more aggressive and dominant than females. These dogs are, however, usually very loving with children, provided the children do not tease them. The Neapolitan Mastiff is not a breed for everyone and not a dog for beginners.

Grooming:

The coat care for the miniature bull terrier is minimal. The occasional combing or brushing with a firm bristle brush will suffice. This breed is considered to be an average shedder, normally shedding twice a year. They often drool quite heavily

Training:

As a breed the Neapolitan Mastiff can be stubborn, but it does not require repetitive training once it understands what its master wants, it obeys. It has a dominant attitude and must be taught from puppyhood that its master is the boss, not the other way around.

Exercise:

Daily brisk walks are needed for a Neapolitan Mastiff to stay in shape. It is important that you don’t over exercise your Neapolitan Mastiff under 2 years of age as their large skeleton is still developing and too much exercise can result in injury.

Life Expectancy:

up to 10 years

Litter Size:

average 6-8 puppies

Country of origin:

Italy

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