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The Neapolitan mastiff, like all broadcast, most likely descends from the molossus Tibetan. According to historical data, Italy has been inhabited since very remote times, which could date back to the second millennium before Christ..

This shows that this architect of Campania (South Italy region, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, whose capital is Naples) brings lot of history under its belt.

All European mastiffs descend from the Tibetan Mastiff, the oldest representative of dog breeds.
Probably the first Asian mastiffs were carried in the India Greece by Alexander the great, around the year 300 a.C.

Some historians argue that it was the Greeks who were known to the Romans these dogs so spectacular, to see them is struck and (for a change) they used them in their famous circuses like fighting dogs. The Neapolitan mastiff fought with Lions, bears, Tigers, He was also a dog bred for war.

According to the English cinofilia, on the other hand, the mastiff was taken to Britannia (term designated to the island of Great Britain before that occurred the Germanic invasions) by the Phoenicians in the year 500 to. C. from that moment the spread throughout Europe would have begun.

Beyond disagreements as to the diffusion of the breed you can ensure, years. At that time, that the "Neapolitan Mastiff" has lived in Campania for at least two thousand years, Although its first official appearance in the cinophilia data of 1946 and its official standard was approved in the year 1949.

During the course of World War II, the race was on the verge of extinction but was recovered by a writer and called cinólogo Piero Scanziani that between 1941 and 1980 published a dozen volumes of fiction and nonfiction, including various Cynology treatises. He was responsible for the reconstruction of the Neapolitan mastiff during the postwar period, and he did so on the basis of the few copies remaining.

The Mastino Napoletano impresses even from a distance with its impressive physique. Especially the huge head stands out. It is a typical molossoid head, but he has particularly pronounced full lips. His facial expression is cool and relaxed, his overall impression is impressive. Its coat is short and smooth.

Modern breeding has given the Mastino Napoletano an excess of loose skin, that borders on the torture of the brood. For animal welfare reasons only, one must make sure that the skin is taut and there are not too many wrinkles and folds. Only slight wrinkles should be allowed in the neck area and on the dewlap.. Especially the head has grown an overabundance of skin and wrinkles in recent decades, partly so extreme that dogs can barely see due to all the wrinkles. It also, severe wrinkles are a treasure for infections and itchiness.

According to him standard official of the breed the males of Neapolitan mastiff They must be measured of 66 to 72 cm in the cross and his weight is of 70 kg, males can easily reach up 90 kg, females should be measured in 60 to 68 cm.. The weight of the males due of 60 to 70 Kg and females of 50 to 60 kg.

The head is huge and short, the rounded and flattened skull between the ears. It has the straight snout, a great truffle and fat lips it fall heavily.

It has the eyes well separated and the accumulation of skin seems they were oval shaped but in reality are round. The ears are triangular, medium and high insertion.

The body, in general, It is longer than high with the neck well massif and the Pope and grupa broad. The tail is amputated two-thirds of its length.

The favorite colors they are the lead, the grey and black (sometimes with small white markings on the chest and the tip of the fingers), the fawn, the mahogany, the Fawn and stag.

All cloaks can be atigrados, but the possibility that a Neapolitan mastiff come out color "tabby" is one in a million.

Despite its large size, no need for large spaces to be happy, because it moves shortly. although yes, It is important to establish a relaxed routine of daily walks that help keep your muscles toned.

Another issue to highlight is that they significantly drool-worthy.

Despite his surly and even fierce aspect, the Neapolitan mastiff he is a peaceful dog, balanced, sweet, fell, very affectionate with the master and friend of children.

Never behaves aggressively without a real reason, But if he were to have the answer, could be terrible.

Its temperament is peaceful, but it may become aggressive if its owner is not able to educate him with wisdom and responsibility.

Due to its structure it solid, its movement is heavy and clumsy, but appearance because it is aware of its size and enough to see him interact with children to confirm (disarms in delicacy).

Has been dog of war, combat in the circus, police assistant, dog sledge drag, companion and self-defense dog. Currently it is trained as a guardian of houses and farms and is increasingly appreciated as a companion dog..

In fact, it is more a guard dog than a companion or exhibition dog. Of the molossians foster, It is the quietest character.

One Neapolitan mastiff serious upbringing is, therefore, educated, an extremely simple dog. Here and there the fat man is a bit stubborn. Only if it is good to persuade and ask for help, then it will do everything for its owner or caretaker. As a family member, is extremely adorable. He seeks the proximity of his humans and is a reliable protector.

In case of acute threat to your humans, will try to keep danger away from them by facing the attacker with his body, but it won't attack him anymore. Does all of this quietly. Barks very rarely. His calm and serene temperament makes him a loyal and child-friendly companion, who forgives everything. Towards strangers, However, is initially waiting and watching. The Neapolitan mastiff he's a cool guy and a fascinating dog.

Not an easy dog ​​to keep just because of his strength. By its nature it has very few demands. A daily walk, sometimes brushing the coat, that is all. Only the food is a certain challenge in terms of quantity and quality. You don't need a big garden, but a garden is already useful. A small apartment on the nth floor would not be suitable. The Neapolitan mastiff he's a great partner, but it is not a companion for runners, dog athletes or performance junkies.

Education

It must be remembered that in a Neapolitan mastiff adult, the line is just a symbolic control. Large dog easily has the power to maneuver the other end of the leash at will. But he doesn't want, at least if you have enjoyed the basics of a good education. The Neapolitan mastiff it is very easy to train. Only his stubbornness has to be broken here and there with consistent smoothness.. He wants to follow his master and mistress and he does it very reliably. It is an elementary duty of an owner of Neapolitan mastiff pay attention to a consistent education already in the puppy. Because only education and not the leash makes wonderful walks in nature possible, that together with this calm four-legged friend they become a balm for the soul of agitated people.

Caring for a Neapolitan mastiff healthy breed is not problematic. Brushing the coat here and there is enough.

Bad habit of extremely strong folding of the head and body often leads to chronic inflammation. They are usually a source of constant itching for dogs.. Sometimes it even makes vision difficult. Such dogs need expensive time and care.

Nutrition «Mastín Neapolitan»

You need a lot of high quality food. It is helpful to have an elevated feeding bowl to counteract the risk of stomach churning. Weight must always be carefully considered.

Life expectancy «Neapolitan Mastiff»

Breeding mistakes have cost this dog, formerly robust, many years of his life expectancy. Before they were 12, today they are more likely to be 6 to 9 years. But, exact data not available.

The purchase of a Neapolitan mastiff it must be long-term and well considered. You should check carefully if you have all the requirements in order to spend many wonderful years together with this strong friend.. Also financially the attitude is a challenge. If you are looking for a puppy, you must make sure that the dogs are not too massive and wrinkled. You must ask about the ancestors, its appearance, their illnesses, your age. To get a Neapolitan mastiff solid character, you should just look directly at a serious breeder. For animal welfare reasons you should refrain from buying puppies from parents with severe wrinkles. A puppy Neapolitan mastiff from a good breeder costs about 2.500 EUR.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Neapolitan mastiff" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group :
• Section : . .

Federations:

• – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type. ⓘ
• – AKC – Dogs working ⓘ
• – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) ⓘ
• – CKC – Working dogs ⓘ
• – ​KC – Working dogs ⓘ
• – NZKC – Utility dog ⓘ
• – UKC – Watchdog ⓘ

Italy

13.11.2015

Use:

Protection and watchdog.

General appearance:

Big dog, heavy and solid with high volume appearance. The length of the trunk exceeds its height at the withers.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Body length is a 15% more than the height at the withers.

The skull-snout ratio is 2 to 1.

The length of the head is approximately 3,8 / 10 the height at the withers.

Neck is rather short.

Chest circumference is wide.

Steady and loyal, is not aggressive. Guard dog of the property and its inhabitants, always vigilant, Intelligent, noble and majestic.

Head:

Short and massive, with the skull wide at the level of the zygomatic arches. The skin is abundant and has wrinkles and folds, of which the most accentuated and characteristic part of the external palpebral angle to descend to the labial angle. The superior longitudinal axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel.

• Skull: The skull is wide and flat, particularly between the ears, seen from the front, it is slightly convex at the front. The zygomatic arches are very prominent, but with flat muscles. The protrusions of the frontal bones are well developed; the front groove is marked; occipital ridge is barely visible.
• Stop: Well defined.

facial region:

• Truffle: Located in the prolongation of the nasal cavity, should not protrude from the anterior vertical line of the lips; it should be bulky and the large nostrils should be wide open. The color is according to the color of the fur: black for black specimens, dark gray in dogs of other colors, and the chestnut for brown dogs.
• Snout: Very broad and deep; its width is approximately equal to the length. The length should be equal to one third of the length of the head. The sides are parallel so that, seen from the front, the shape of the muzzle is practically square. The depth of the muzzle is approximately twice its length.
• Lips: fleshy, thick and full. The upper lip, seen from the front, forms an inverted "V" at its junction point. The lower lateral profile of the muzzle is determined by the upper lips, its lower part is the corner of the lips, with visible mucosa, located vertically from the outer corner of the eye.
• Jaws / Teeth: Powerful with strong jaws and dental arches that fit together perfectly. The lower jaw should be well developed in width. Well developed white teeth, regularly aligned and complete in number. Scissor bite, that is, the upper incisors overlap the lower incisors in close contact, implanted in the vertical of the jaws; or pincer bite, that is, the upper incisors are joined edge to edge with the lower incisors. The outer edge of the upper incisors should be in close contact with the inner edge of the lower incisors.. An inverted scissor bite is tolerated.

EYES: well separated on the same front level; rather round shape, but never protruding or too deep. Iris color is generally darker than coat color, except in shades of diluted shades where the color of the eyes is lighter. The skin never folds to interfere with the eyes.

EARS: Small, in relation to the size of the dog, form triangular, located above the zygomatic arch, flat and glued to the cheeks. Ears are natural.

Neck:

The upper profile is slightly convex. Trunk rather short and conical, good muscular. The lower neck profile is well covered in loose fur that forms a well-separated double dewlap, but not exaggerated. Double chin begins at the level of the lower jaw and does not reach below the middle of the neck.

Body:

The length of the trunk exceeds by 15% the height at the withers.

• top line: The upper line of the back is straight. Cross: It is wide, long and not very prominent.
• Back: Width and length approximately 1/3 the height at the withers. The muscular and well developed lumbar region in its width should be harmoniously connected with the back.
• Pork loin: Width, strong and muscular. The hip bones are prominent as they reach the upper lumbar line.. Breast : Large, with well-developed pectoral muscles. The rib cage is wide, with long, well-arched ribs. Chest circumference is wide. The tip of the sternum is at the level of the tip of the shoulder.

Tail:

It is wide and thick at the root; strong, slightly tapering towards the tip. Its length reaches the hock joint. At rest it carries it hanging and curved in the shape of a saber, in action raised horizontally or only slightly above the top line.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• General appearance: Previous members, from the floor to the tip of the elbow, seen in profile and from the front, they are vertical with a strong bone structure in proportion to the size of the dog.
• Shoulder: Long and well sloped, muscles are well developed, long and well defined.
• Arms: Well angled to the shoulder blade and with significant musculature.
• Elbows: They must be parallel to the median plane of the body, that is to say, neither turn inward nor outward.
• Forearm: Its length is almost equal to the length of the arm. Placed in a perfect upright position. Strong bone structure with lean, well-developed muscles.
• Carpo: Width, slim and knotless, follows the vertical line of the forearm.
• Metacarpus: Continue the vertical line of the forearm. Angulation and moderate length.
• Previous feet: Round shape, large, fingers well arched and well joined. The pads are hard and well pigmented. The nails are strong, curved and dark colored.

LATER MEMBERS:

• General appearance: They must be powerful and robust, in proportion to the size of the dog and capable of giving the required propulsion during movement.
• Thigh: Its length is 1/3 from the height to the cross and its obliqueness is about 60 °. Broad with thick muscles, prominent and clearly marked. Thigh bone and hip bone (femur and coxal) they form an angle of 90 °.
• Knee: The femoro-tibial angle is about 110 ° -115 °.
• Leg: The length is slightly less than that of the thigh and of an obliqueness of 50 ° -55 °, with a strong bone structure and well visible muscles.
• Hock: The tibio-tarsal joint forms an angle of 140 ° – 145 °.
• Metatarsus: Strong and slim, almost cylindrical in shape, perfectly straight and parallel and quite low.
• Hind feet: Smaller than the previous ones, round with well-joined fingers. Dry pads, hard and pigmented. The nails are strong, curved and dark colored.

Movement:

It is a typical characteristic of the breed. Movement is feline type, like the steps of a lion. It is slow and also resembles that of a bear. The jog is characterized by a strong push from the rear and a good extension of the front. The dog rarely gallops; the usual gait is walking and jogging. Ambition is tolerated.

Mantle

SKIN: Thick, abundant and loose throughout the body, especially on the head, where it forms numerous folds and wrinkles, and at the bottom of the neck where it forms a double dewlap. Never in abundance to interfere with the health and well-being of dogs.

Fur: short, hard and bushy, the same length everywhere. Uniform length of 1,5 maximum cm. Must not show any trace of long hair.

Color: Gray colors are preferred, leaden gray and black, although also brown, reddish and reddish rose, that sometimes have small white spots on the sill and on the fingertips. All colors can be brindle. Hazelnut tones accepted, soft gray and isabella.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• Males: 65-75 cm..
• females: 60-68 cm..

Weight:

• Males: 60-70 kg.
• females: 50-60 kg.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

SERIOUS FAULTS:

Pronounced undershot.

Tail size too high.

Size greater or less than the allowed limits.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.

Accentuated convergence or divergence of the cranial-facial axes.

Upper line of the snout concave or convex or very aquiline (roman nose).

Total depigmentation of the trua.

Upper prognathism.

Entropion / ectropion.

Eyes gazeos, total depigmentation of both edges of the eyelids; strabismus.

Absence of wrinkles, creases and double chin.

Absence of congenital or artificial glue.

Extensive white spots; white marks on the head.

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for breeding

TRANSLATION: Mrs. Brígida Nestler. Official language: IN.

Technical direction: SR. Miguel Angel Martinez.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Mastino Napoletano Italian (English).
2. Mâtin de Naples, Napolitain (French).
3. Neapolitanischer Mastiff (German).
4. Mastino napoletano, Neapolitan mastiff (Portuguese).
5. Mastín napolitano (español).