Full name: Neapolitan Mastiff Abbreviation: Neapolitan English name: Neapolitan Mastiff Type: Large dog Category: Livestock and guard dog Guard dog Guard dog Height at the withers: 65-75 cm Weight: 50-68 kg Neapolitan Mastiff Origin: Italy Breed for: guard dog, fighting dog Origin: 100 BC Shoulder height: 65-75cm Weight: 50-68 kg Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Notochord Animal Phylum Subphylum: Chordata Subphylum Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Canine History: The ancestors can be traced back to the Malusos dogs in ancient Roman times. Due to its huge strength, it can be seen that it is a specially bred fighting dog. It is also a guard dog and a load-bearing dog that can pull a car. But it was not until 1946 that the painter Piero Scanziani began to implement measures to save this breed. He established a dog breeders club to help its survival and reproduction. Introduction: It belongs to an ancient breed, and its pace is as slow and heavy as a bear. Similar to other breeds of mastiffs, they have very large heads. The prominent dewlap folds from the head to the neck, thus creating the appearance of multi-layered cheeks. If you ignore the aggressive history as a fighting dog, it can be said to be a quiet, gentle and friendly animal, especially to acquaintances. Coat: The coat is short, dense, hard, smooth, and of good texture. Colors can be grey, dark grey, dark black, brown, fawn, dark fawn, hazel, dove gray and lighter fawn. White patches of fur on the chest and feet are common. The skin all over the body is loose, with many folds, and there are wrinkles on the head. Personality: This dog is confident, naturally gentle, and powerful. It protects its belongings and family, is intelligent, dignified, and aristocratic. Habits: The Neapolitan Mastiff can get along well with children if socialized early. They are receptive to strangers if there is no threat. They generally get along peacefully with other dogs and household pets. Maintenance: The dewlap area around the face needs to be cleaned daily. Extra attention should be paid to its nutritional needs. Use a rubber brush to brush away dead and loose hair when shedding. Training: Obedience training should be carried out at an early stage. The trainer must be confident and strict. Exercise: Although it is a large dog, as long as it reaches the average training amount of the dog, it is enough. A short walk every day will keep it in shape.