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	Neapolitan Mastiff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Neapolitan Mastiffs are characterised by loose skin over their entire bodies; abundant, hanging wrinkles and folds on the head; and a voluminous dewlap.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is a fearless protector when it needs to be but is affectionate with its family and the family's friends; as a guarding breed it is quite wary around strangers but it will relax once it gets to know the person in question.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is descendant of the Molossus, the mammoth war dogs of the Middle East, and was frequently used in the Roman arenas pitted against lions, bears, and gladiators for entertainment.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Neapolitan_Mastiff (596 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff Information. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is amongst the oldest of breeds.
		Probably descended from the great mastiffs that Alexander the Great regarded so highly in Greece, the early Neapolitan Mastiffs are described in literature of the Roman era as having been used in Rome as gladiator dogs in the arena and in war, as well as in homes as guardians.
		The preservation of the Neapolitan Mastiff and its entry into the show ring was mainly due to Piero Scanziani who, recognising the value of the breed, began breeding the best Neapolitan Mastiff stock he could obtain in Italy at his kennels in Rome in the 1940’s.
	www.mastiff.org.au /neopolit.htm (1543 words)

	Breed Profile: Neapolitan Mastiff
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is steady and loyal to his owner, not aggressive or apt to bite without reason.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff has only been recognized as a breed since 1949, but evidence of paintings and statues from 3000 years before Christ show the roots of these giant war dogs of Egypt, Persia, Mesopotamia and Asia.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff was given full recognition with the American Kennel Club in 2004, and the first Neo was shown at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in February of 2005.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /NeapolotianMastiff.html (1142 words)

	NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		They contend that the mastiff was brought to Britain by the Phoenicians in about 500 B. and spread from there to the rest of Europe.
		Personality: Despite the churlishness or even ferocity of its appearance, the Neapolitan mastiff is a peaceful, stead dog, sweet and affectionate with its master and with friends of the family.
		Uses: In the course of history, the Neapolitan mastiff and its ancestors have been used in war, as fighting dogs, as collaborators to criminals and aides to the police, as draft animals, companions, and bodyguards.
	www.dogsaver.org /spcaluz/mastiff.htm (794 words)

	rec.pets.dogs: Neapolitan Mastiffs Breed-FAQ
		Characteristics and Temperament The Neapolitan Mastiff displays a graphic illustration of one of the most impressive and remarkable breeds that is in existence today.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is certainly not a dog for everyone but you could not ask for a more faithful companion.
		Neapolitan Mastiffs tend to be rather expensive, for a number of reasons.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/neapolitans (1973 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff, Dog Breed Information Center®, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Italian Mastiff, Italian Mastiffs
		One can therefore say that the Neapolitan Mastiff has existed in Campania for two thousand years, even though it was not officially recognized until 1946, and its standard was not set until 1949.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff was bred for use in war and in bloody Roman arena spectacles.
		Though the Neapolitan Mastiff was first shown in Italy in 1946, the breed is still quite rare in the United States.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /neapolitanmastiff.htm (1003 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is descended from the Tibetan Mastiff through the large Roman molossus described by agronomist Columella in the first century.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff should not be trained to attack, because he could become overly aggressive and dangerous.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff should not be allowed to sleep on hard surfaces or unsightly calluses may form on his elbows and knees.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Neapolitan_Mastiff.htm (308 words)

	THE NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF
		Functionally, the Neapolitan Mastiff is even more capable than its appearance suggests.When you examine a Neapolitan closely, you will realize that, in spite of its heavy appearance and deliberate movement, this is a dog that can really spring into action like a shot should something unexpected happen.
		Caesar also describes finding fierce mastiff dogs fighting alongside their masters against the Roman legions during the Roman invasion of Britain in 55 B.C. Many of these British fighting mastiffs were brought back to Rome for use in the arena against the native fighting dogs.
		Neapolitan Mastiff enthusiasts of modem times owe the preservation of these dogs to a writer by the name of Scanziani, who, recognizing the value of the breed, began breeding the best remaining Neapolitan Mastiff stock in Italy at his kennels in Rome in 1949.
	www.neapolitan.com /semen.html (808 words)

	American Kennel Club - Neapolitan Mastiff
		An ancient breed, rediscovered in Italy in the 1940's, the Neapolitan Mastiff is a heavy-boned, massive, awe inspiring dog bred for use as a guard and defender of owner and property.
		The essence of the Neapolitan is his bestial appearance, astounding head and imposing size and attitude.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff's movement is not flashy, but rather slow and lumbering.
	www.akc.org /breeds/neapolitan_mastiff/index.cfm (1252 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiffs: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is not an apartment dog (to stay fit, he needs some space and moderate exercise), but more than anything else, he requires personal attention.
		The lifespan of a Neapolitan Mastiff is short and an alarming number are crippled by bone and joint diseases and/or succumb to cancer in middle age.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff may be targeted for "banning" in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/neapolitanmastiffs.html (1219 words)

	The Neapolitan Mastiff Parent Club, History of the Neapolitan Mastiff Breed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Neapolitan mastiff has been recognized as a breed in the modern world only since 1949.
		This was an animal which was a stay-at-home type, and was good with the family but was bred to detect unwanted intruders and to deter them from the property under their care.
		In those countries where the Neapolitan Mastiff has achieved a steady population, the breeders have tended to focus on that aspect of the breed which adheres to cultural ideals.
	www.neapolitan.org /breed/history/history.html (766 words)

	American Kennel Club - History of the Neapolitan Mastiff
		A standard was first written in 1948, later re-written for greater precision in 1971, and the Neapolitan Mastiff has thus claimed its rightful place among the international world of dogs.
		While the Neapolitan Mastiff has been recognized as a breed in the modern world only since recognition by the FCI in 1949, we can see, through bas-relief, paintings and statues dating from 3000 years before Christ, that his roots trace to the giant war dogs of Egypt, Persia, Mesopotamia and Asia.
		Indeed, many say that the Neapolitan Mastiff's unique type was developed purposely as an alarmingly ugly dog whose looks alone were enough to deter any intruder.
	www.akc.org /judges/guides/neapolitan_mastiff/history.cfm (607 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff, Mastino Napoletano - Canada's Guide to Dogs
		The Neapolitan is a massive and heavy-boned dog with distinctly loose connective tissue on his entire body which forms wrinkles and folds on the head and a large dewlap under the neck.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is a very unique breed both in character and appearance and one of the most impressive breeds in existence today.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is known to be a sturdy and healthy breed.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /neopolitan.htm (1066 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff Dog Breed Guide - Dogs Central
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is a direct descendant of the ancient molosser war dog and can be traced back as far as 5000yrs.They fought along side the Romans in war and were left at home to protect family and property.
		Neapolitans have very loose connective tissue on the body and forms wrinkles and folds on the head and a large dewlap under the neck.
		Neapolitans are the only dog that walks like a cat and trots like a bear.
	www.dogs-central.com /dog-breeds/neopolitan-mastiffs.htm (661 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff FAQ
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is a living antique that can be traced back over 5,000 years.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff has been documented as being in the United States at least since the early 1970's, although it is believed that individual dogs were brought over with their families all during the great waves of immigration which started in the 1880's and continued into the first half of the 20th Century.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is considered a sturdy, healthy breed but like many other breeds is not free from all heath problems.
	www.neorescue.net /neofaq.php (1836 words)

	About The Neapolitan Mastiff
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is a member of the Working Group.
		This Italian Mastiff is a direct descendent of the dogs used to fight in the Roman Colosseum.
		One endearing trait of the Neapolitan is that he or she wants to be right next to the owner.
	www.neorescue.net /abouttheneo.php (953 words)

	Boston.com / A&E / Calendar / Even the AKC can't resist the slobbery, majestic Neo
		The Neapolitan mastiff, it says, ''is characterized by loose skin over his entire body, abundant, hanging wrinkles and folds on the head and a voluminous dewlap.
		Buldini, who has been fond of Neapolitans for 14 years, speaks with admiration of their ''blocky muzzles," the thickness of the limbs, and the ''good brow wrinkle." They may not possess the flashiness of an Afghan hound, but he says they do exude the power of a Clydesdale horse.
		As Baldini points out, the average person might mistake a mastiff for a bull mastiff or even a French mastiff, but there is no way to overlook the singular appearance of the Neapolitans.
	www.boston.com /ae/events/articles/2004/12/02/even_the_akc_cant_resist_the_slobbery_majestic_neo (596 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff Mastino Neapolitano, Italian Mastiff, Mastino dogs breeders profiles information uk
		You can find the contact details for Neapolitan Mastiff breed societies local to you by going to our Your Territory section.
		You may want to post any specific questions that you have about the Neapolitan Mastiff in our Pet Talk section to ask people with first hand experience.
		The first Neos entered the showing in 1946 and were seen by Piero Scanziani who became an avid breeder and only three years later started a breeding programme with the most outstanding stock from Italy which perfected the Neos and proved instrumental in the acceptance of the Breed in the Italian Kennel Club.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Neapolitan_Mastiff.htm (976 words)

	The neapolitan mastiff webring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		All neapolitan mastiff breeders and owners are invited to join the ring.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff(Mastino-Napoletano) is one of the most beautiful of the ancient breeds.
		We at Treloarneo are conscientious breeders of true to type Neapolitan mastiffs, based in Bury, Lancashire.
	f.webring.com /hub?ring=theneapolitanmas (780 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies For Sale
		If you are a Neapolitan Mastiff breeder you may place your Neapolitan Mastiff puppies for sale to find quality loving homes for your puppies.
		Neapolitan Mastiff breeders place your Neapolitan Mastiff puppies for sale to find a good home.
		If you are looking for a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy for sale but do not see one listed here then place a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy wanted ad.
	www.nextdaypets.com /directory/dogs/sale/1100182 (766 words)

	Complete Guide to the Neapolitan Mastiff: Its History, Neapolitan Mastiff Standard, Breeders, Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies
		We dedicate this effort to those who brought the Neapolitan Mastiff beast back from the edge of extinction and to those who love and care for their descendants today.
		He feels that the two contributing factors leading to the frequent occurrence of Cherry Eye (herniation of the lower lacrimal gland) in the Neapolitan Mastiff are 1) the delayed developement of basilar connective tissue and 2) the increased cerebral pressure caused by the early use of choker collars.
		Champion Sansone I di Ponzano, 1977 and Mose, Italian Champion, 1985 considered by the author to be a good example of the midway point of northern and southern Italian breeding.
	www.neapolitan.com (1244 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff
		The Neapolitan Mastiff numbers among the older Mastiff breeds.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is a true guardian, slow to aggression and about like stopping a freight train once they have.
		They are not born with the innate knowledge and judgment of what is a danger versus just unfamiliar so a remarkably dedicated and conscientious home must spend many hours molding and shaping and guiding their puppy to be a manageable and confident adult.
	www.digitaldog.com /dog_breed/Neapolitan+Mastiff (714 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff dog breed and breeder information profile - Pets.ca
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is a awe inspiring guard dog.
		Tracing its roots to the Molossian dogs before Christ, the Neapolitan Mastiff has a rich and intriguing history.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff is a classic gentle giant.
	www.pets.ca /breedprofiles/a/neapolitanmastiff/n1.htm (251 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff
		he Neapolitan Mastiff is one of the ancient and rare breeds of dogs.
		riginally bred as a guardian and defender of owner and property, the Neapolitan Mastiff is a massive, strongly-built dog standing up to 31 inches at the shoulder.
		The Neapolitan Mastiff's massive head, heavy jowls, and wrinkles are compelling enough to deter any intruders.
	www.canadogs.com /BreedNeapMastiff.htm (313 words)

	Mastiff Information
		Henrey, on the other hand, has a perfect mastiff temperment, and, except for being extremely immature, he is the perfect dog, IMNSHO.
		It is for owners, breeders and exhibitors of English Mastiffs and other related Molosser Breeds and restricted to adults interested to share information about Mastiffs.
		Mastiff Preservation The Mastiff Pedigree Pool was created to preserve, maintain and pool those pedigrees, worldwide, of the old English strains, with the intention of making them accessible, at the touch of the hands, to those interested.
	www.oaktrees.org /mastiff.shtml (552 words)

	Doggies.com - Neapolitan Mastiff dog breed breeders neapolitan mastiffs clubs rescue groups breeds puppies dogs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Description: The Neapolitan Mastiff has a wrinkled face whose wrinkles go under its chin to its neck forming a prominent dewlap.
		Neapolitan Mastiffs are born with blue eyes that eventually darken, this breed has a low flat skull and a large nose.
		Temperament: No longer bred as a fighting dog, the Neapolitan Mastiff is gentle and kind to those he knows but weary of strangers and will ruthlessly guard his house and family.
	www.doggies.com /neapolitan-mastiff.html (347 words)

	Neapolitan Mastiff
		Brief Historical Summary - The Neapolitan Mastiff is a descendant of the great Roman Mastiff described by Columelle in the 1st century A.D. in his book, "De Re Rustica".
		Spread throughout Europe by the Roman legions alongside whom he fought, he is the ancestor of numerous mastiff breeds in other European countries.
		Having survived many centuries in the countryside at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius and in the region of Naples, the breed was revived after 1947, thanks to the tenacity and devotion of a group of dog lovers.
	www.ankc.aust.com /neamast.html (1776 words)

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