Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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If you would like to have a dog that is loyal, powerful and is a true protector of the whole family, then Neopolitan Mastiff is the right one for you. This breed is very affectionate and love children, but because of its size, it is not advised to leave them alone with smaller children. The Neopolitan Mastiff can get on well with other dogs and pets in the house if they are raised together.

The coat of the Neopolitan Mastiff is short, dense and straight that requires occasional, at least weekly brushing. This breed is an average shedder. They are prone to health issues like cherry eye (defect of the eye), hip dysplasia, entropion or elbow dysplasia.

Training of the Neopolitan Mastiff is hard, as this dog is a dominant breed, so the trainer should always be firm, consistent and rewarding. Socialization and obedience training is an absolute must from the early ages to prevent dominance issues later.

All in all, the Neopolitan Mastiff is a perfect dog for bigger families with older, considerate children who would like to have a furry friend that will be the true protector of the whole family. The dog needs daily exercise to keep them healthy.

I hope this short article will help you decide whether the Neopolitan Mastiff is the best breed for you.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Mastiff. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Neapolitan Mastiff for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Mastiff hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Neapolitan Mastiff used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Mastiff will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Neapolitan Mastiff feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Mastiff as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Neapolitan Mastiffs are colossal protectors that considered to be excellent watchdogs and guardians due to their love and dedication to their families. They have big-boned frames with loose skin that gives their distinctive wrinkled face. Eyes have a gentle expression but can be piercing when on the lookout for danger. Ears are triangular which may be cropped. Dewlaps on their thick necks are noticeable. These are some of the few details stating how a genuine and pure Neapolitan Mastiff should look like. If one is interested in owning a canine that is stern, watchable and sensitive then studying the breed standard is imperative for spotting scam breeders that don’t follow quality. Here are some red flags to be aware of when buying a Neapolitan Mastiff: Read the rest of this entry »