Neapolitan Mastiff Dog
INTRODUCTION
Neapolitan Mastiff Dogs are Loyal, Dignified, and Watchful dogs they are from the Working groups. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 99. These breeds are huge, but with a sweetheart and they make great watchdogs and are very powerful but loyal to their human family but introverted to strangers. Neapolitan Mastiff Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Protective, Stubborn, Fearless, Obedient, Dominant, Trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Italy
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Neapolitan Mastiff dog breed was developed in southern Italy as a family and guard dog
2- The British are most likely responsible for creating the Mastiff we have today
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Neapolitan Mastiff Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Brindle, Tawny, Mahogany, Blue
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
8 - 10 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 94 - 114cm (37 - 45in)
Height: 76 - 94cm (30 - 37in) -
TAIL
The tail is wide and thick at the base, and then tapers slightly. It is generally docked to allow two-thirds to remain, but if natural it will reach the point of the hock. At rest, the tail is carried slightly sloping. In action, it is carried level or slightly higher than the topline
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WEIGHT
Male: 60 - 70 kg
Female: 50 - 60 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Normal puppy litter size tends to vary from one to twelve
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LOOK A LIKE
Cane Corso
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1970s
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ORIGIN
Italy
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Although he may have the appearance of a gentle giant, he is not a mellow, easygoing dog. He is suspicious of strangers and can be aggressive toward dogs he doesn't know. Because they bond so closely to their people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
