Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Breed Group
Working Group
Personality
Loyal, watchful, calm, typically not aggressive or apt to bite, protective of family and property
Fun Fact
The Neapolitan Mastiff ancestors can be traced back to 3000 BCE. Neapolitan Mastiff were used as war dogs, gladiators, and guard dogs by the Roman Empire. A Neapolitan mastiff named Hugo was cast as Hagrid's dog Fang in the Harry Potter movies.
Average Height
26-31 Inches (Male)
24-29 Inches (Female)
Average Weight
150-200 Pounds (Male) 120-175 Pounds (Female)
Life Span
7-9 Years
Grooming Tips
- Continually growing.
- Sheds in weekly to twelve-week cycles.
- Some breeds are more inclined to sensitive skin.
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