Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies Blog

Scary but friendly!

A Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, ancient dog breed that has a fearless and an extremely protective temperament, especially towards its family and its home. This breed, unless provoked, rarely barks and is renowned for sneaking up on intruders without first alerting them of their presence.

Neos or Neapolitan Mastiffs are extremely intelligent and they are independent thinkers. It needs to be trained and socialized properly for it to be familiarized and learn to accept strangers within the home. Forceful training methods and dominance will not work on this breed since it is hard to try to physically dominate a Neapolitan Mastiff due to its massive size. If you want to learn how to grow this breed in a proper way, the Neapolitan Mastiff DVD may come as a huge help. This can teach you almost everything, from the breed’s history, nutrition and exercise needs, temperament, and the proper way to groom a Neapolitan Mastiff. This DVD also include training tips, Neapolitan size information, and a lot of other information that may be essential for you to know when you want to opt for a Neapolitan Mastiff as a family pet.

Canines are not only made popular or famous for their appearances on television such as Rin Tin Tin but also through the company that keeps them. Many famous people and historical figures have owned a Neapolitan Mastiff and die hard fans and followers of these people are tempted to get one themselves. Historical figures such as Hannibal and Kublai Khan have owned this breed for their strength and power during their conquests. Even King Henry VII had several.

But for the celebrity struck fans, the late Marlon Brando and veteran actor George C. Scott were admires of the Neapolitan Mastiff. Weight watcher Kristy Alley was a fond lover of these dogs and even rock bassist, Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers owns one. But don’t think for one second that only the rich and famous have a license to have a Mastiff. What counts the most is the genuine care and commitment to taking care of the breed for as long as they are around you.

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 »