Neapolitan Mastiff

Neapolitan Mastiff
Other namesMastino Napoletano
OriginItaly
Traits
Height Males 65–75 cm (26–30 in)
Females 60–68 cm (24–27 in)
Weight Males 60–70 kg (130–150 lb)
Females 50–60 kg (110–130 lb)
Coat Short
Colour usually grey, lead grey or black
Kennel club standards
Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)
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The Neapolitan Mastiff or Mastino Napoletano is an Italian breed of large dog of mastiff type. It descends from the traditional guard dogs of central Italy.[1] It was recognised as a breed by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana in 1949,[2] and accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1956.[3]

It is closely related to the Cane Corso.

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