Neapolitans - Puppies - Puppy's Maintenance
Neapolitan Mastiffs are not recommended for novices, since the dog requires much attention. Costs include the price of a puppy, foods, veterinary care, and help from a coach or trainer. Obedience training is a must for any Neapolitan Mastiff.
Neapolitans - Puppies - Care
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Neapolitan Mastiffs do not demand a lot of care. Brush your puppy once a week to avoid shedding. Check ears and eyes for infections. Note that the Neapolitan Mastiff drools a lot, especially after eating and water. Make sure you have a towel supply to use it every time the dog enters the house.
Neapolitans - Puppies - Living Conditions
Neapolitan Mastiffs can do perfectly well in an apartment if the owner supplies them with long walks a few times a day. Like other short-muzzled dogs, the breed does not bear hot weather. Hence, try to find a quiet, cool place for your Neapolitan Mastiff puppy. Much thought should be given to the surfaces your puppy plays and sleeps at. Bedding should be soft to avoid skin problems, whereas the floor should be nonskid. Slippery surfaces can lead to bone injuries.
Neapolitans - Puppies - Exercise Needs
For a Neapolitan Mastiff to keep fit some outdoor exercise is required. The same holds true for Neapolitan Mastiff puppies. However, these little, courageous creatures can get their portion of exercise during play and exploration of their surroundings.
Be careful not to make your dog jump and climb steep hills. Its bones are too fragile to bear heavy strikes yet.
Neapolitans - Puppies - Training
Puppies should be taught manners from the first days of their appearance in the house. Like with any breed of dog, one should not allow behaviors undesirable in an adult Neapolitan Mastiff. Do not be cheated by the puppy's cute, quiet looks. If allowed, it will rather soon take over the whole house.
A common mistake is excessive training of Neapolitan Mastiff puppies for protection and guarding activities. Protectiveness and distrust to strangers are inborn features in Neapolitan Mastiffs. They do not demand additional impetus. On the contrary, training for viciousness can aggravate the situation and result in attacks on humans and other animals. Keep in mind that Neapolitan Mastiffs will not obey timid people, and those who are afraid of them.
Neapolitans - Puppies - Related Links
Advice You Can Trust - Neapolitan Mastiffs - FAQ, advice on training, and links to other sites.
Altafiumara Neapolitan Mastiffs - Photographs and information on the past, present, and future of the breed. Italy.
Discover Dogs - Neapolitan Mastiff - Standard and related publications.
Dog central - Neapolitan Mastiff - Information on the breed and links to breeders, and clubs.
Dogs In Canada - Neapolitan Mastiff - Origin, characteristics of the breed, and breeders located in Canada.
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Guide To The Neapolitan Mastiff - Dr. Barry Reder's collection of Neo info includes rescue, history, foreign and US breeders, FAQs, standard, and care of the new puppy.
Il Neapolitan Mastiffs - Pictures of Neapolitans, links to breeders, clubs, and rescues, and pedigrees of their dogs.
Piazza Neapolitan Mastiffs - Breeders located in Brazil.
Mastiff Dog Books - Consider buying a book on one of the Mastiff breeds.
Mastiff Group of Dogs - General information on the Neapolitan Mastiff.
Molosserworld's - Neapolitan Mastiffs - History of the breed, upkeep, and links.
Molosses - Neapolitan Mastiffs - A photo gallery.
Neapolitan Mastiff - A short history, and Crufts 2002 results.
Neapolitan Mastiff - Breed Fact Sheet - Learn more about the breed, and find links to Neapolitan related sites.
Neapolitan Mastiff - Breed Profile - General information on the breed.
Neapolitan Mastiff - Breeder Directory - Find links to Neapolitan Mastiff breeders.
Neapolitan Mastiff Breed - Size, proportion, trainability, and other information on the breed.
Neapolitan Mastiff Info - History, description, and characteristics of the Neapolitan Mastiff and other Mastiff breeds.
Neapolitan Mastiff Links - Find links to Neapolitan related sites.
Neapolitan Mastiff Photo Album - A lot of pictures of Neapolitan Mastiffs. Puppies and grown dogs.
Neapolitan Mastiffs - Description, health issues, advice on upkeep, etc.
Neapolitan Mastiffs - What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em? - Discusses strong and weak points of the breed.
Neo's Info - Facts about the Neapolitan Mastiff.
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NZKC - Neapolitan Mastiff - Learn more about your favorite breed. Characteristics, upkeep, and other information.
Operation K9 Rescue - Neapolitan Mastiff - Description of the breed, exercise needs, training, health problems, and more.
PetSmart - Neapolitan Mastiff - General information concerning the breed's origin, description, functions, and grooming and exercise needs.
Rocca Di Sopra Neapolitan Mastiffs - Kennel located in Italy with information on their adult dogs and puppies.
Royal Canin Size Nutrition - Giant Breed History - History, personality, and advice on feeding the Neapolitan Mastiff.
The Restored Neapolitan Mastiff - Breeders of Neapolitan Mastiffs share their experience when buying and raising a puppy.
Vanguard's Neapolitan Mastiffs - Breeders offer history of the Neapolitan Mastiff, stud service, and puppies for sale. Waterford, NJ.
Neapolitans - Puppies - Other Neapolitans sites
Neapolitans Breeders - Neapolitan Mastiffs are definitely a very old breed of dog. Ancient drawings depict the ancestors of the Neapolitan Mastiff creating evidence of its venerable age. The breed originated in Italy as a guard dog, and a fighter. The Romans used it both in war and entertainment.
Those giant, courageous dogs with a vicious appearance and a firm grasp, could do a fitting rebuff to lions, tigers, and human gladiators. Strong and devoted to their masters, Neapolitan Mastiffs fought to the last breathe. They could lose life, but never dignity.
Neapolitans Pictures - Neapolitan Mastiffs are working dogs according to the classification by the AKC. They can weigh about 110-150 pounds, and more. A greater weight is even preferable provided a dog is well-balanced. Males are generally larger than females.
The Neapolitan Mastiff is heavy-boned, with a broad back and a massive head. The neck is strong and muscular, as well as the rest of the body. Powerful jaws meet in a scissors or pincer bite. The lips are loose, revealing flews. Eyes that are set wide apart are darker in color than the coat. Ears are usually cropped, as well as the tail.
Neapolitan Mastiffs - Neapolitan Mastiffs are large and bulky dogs. The massive head, the wrinkled face, a large nose and a prominent dewlap make the Neapolitan Mastiff one of the most recognizable dog breeds. It is a fact that Neapolitan Mastiff puppies are born with blue eyes that darken as the pup grows.
Traditionally, the ears should be docked short, and the tail should be cropped by one third. The ears may be kept natural as well. The coat is short, harsh and smooth. Coat comes in a variety of colors: black, gray, tawny, and mahogany.
