The Neapolitan Mastiff, Italian mastiff and mastino is a large dog breeds. The Neapolitan Mastiff massive breed is often used as a protector and guardian of family and property due to the protective instincts and their fearsome appearance. The Neapolitan Mastiff breed is informed to have been used to fight together with the Roman Teams, by having bladed and spiked leather harnesses hard to their backs and being trained to run under the bellies of enemy cattle, to disembowel them. The Neapolitan Mastiff Dog breeds are broad and muscular and the smothers are moderately angled and strong. The head of the Neapolitan Mastiff is large in comparison to the body. The Neapolitan Mastiff’s face is composed of full wrinkles and bends, and the pendulous lips blend into the ample dewlap.
Temperament:
The Neapolitan Mastiff dog breed is fearless and very protective of its home and family. Neos, as a breed, are very intelligent dogs with a bent to be independent thinkers. The Neapolitan mastiff dog breeds are a comparatively lazy breed indoors, and they are satisfied with a small-sized yard. The Neapolitan Mastiff dog breeds need a waterless place to sleep and they need plenty of shade and fresh water in deep weather environments. The Neapolitan Mastiff dog breed is one of the Molosser types of dogs, which possibly descend from a common stock. Children of this breed need a great deal of exercise. They should be taken for long walks twice per day.
Life span:
7-10 years.
Height:
Male 26–31 inches (66–79 cm)
Female 24–29 inches (61–74 cm)
Weight:
Male 170-200 pounds (70 kg-90kg)
Female 140 pounds (64 kg)