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Huge Neapolitan Mastiff dog female
This is an ancient dog breed with massive and strong body, with huge size. Despite this, the Neapolitan Mastiff, Italian Mastiff, (Mastino Napoletano in Italian) is calm and lovely dog, which is excellent home companion and friend of family. The breed is reported to have been used in ancient times basicly to fight alongside the Roman Legions, by having bladed and spiked leather harnesses tied to their backs and being trained to run under the bellies of enemy horses, to disembowel them.
Two Neapolitan Mastiff puppies cute
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC) standards, male Neapolitan Mastiffs should measure 26–31 inches (66–79 cm) at the withers, weighing between 130 and 155 pounds (60-70 kg), while females should be 24–29 inches (61–74 cm) and weigh between 110 and 130 pounds (50–60 kg). Body length should be 10-15% more than that of the height.
A male adult huge Neapolitan Mastiff dog
As the huge sizes may show you, the Neapolitan Mastiff is brave and fearless dog, who is protective of the home and family. The dogs from this breed prefer to be with the family and around the home at all times. The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks unless under provocation, renowned for sneaking up on intruders as opposed to first alerting them of their presence.
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