Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Neapolitan Mastiff.

Neapolitan Mastiff Guide and Fact File

Height: Males 26-30 inches / Females 24-28 inches

Weight: Males 150 pounds average / Females 110 pounds average

Size of Dog: The Neapolitan Mastiff is a giant size breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This Mastiff belongs to the Working Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The exact country is unclear but is linked strongly to Italy

Exercise Needs: The Neapolitan Mastiff  needs moderate exercise - avoid hot weather

Coat Type: The Neapolitan Mastiff has a short, dense, smooth coat; lots of excess skin/wrinkles

Shedding hairs: The Neapolitan Mastiff is an average shedder

Grooming needs: The Neapolitan Mastiff  requires minimal grooming

Training Neapolitan Mastiff (Trainability): The Neapolitan Mastiff needs firm, consistent training

Other Names of Neapolitan Mastiff: Mastino Napoletano, Italian Mastiff, Neo, Mastini

Neapolitan Mastiff Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 9 - 11 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size of the Neapolitan Mastiff is 6-12 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Strong, Confident, Loving, Protective and Affectionate

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Neapolitan Mastiff puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Neapolitan Mastiff dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs

Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are massive in size but despite this, is actually very steady, gentle and affectionate. This huge dog must be firmly and consistently trained and socialized heavily from a young puppy to prevent it from becoming dominant or boisterous, or difficult to control when it becomes an adult dog as this could be quite challenging. This particular breed is best owned by an experienced handler who will be consistently firm but gentle. The Neapolitan Mastiff is known for its placid and well-balanced temperament and for its friendly personality which enables it to bond well with humans. This friendly breed is very courageous and instinctively protective of its family - it has great guarding skills. The Neapolitan Mastiff is a very committed, faithful breed of puppy and dog that shows its family a great deal of affection and love.

Choosing Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Neapolitan Mastiff puppies grow into giant, massive sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This huge breed needs a lot of space and any prospective owner should take this into consideration. Puppies and dogs will require daily walks and activity to keep them mentally and physically stimulated. This particular breed overheats quite easily and shouldn't be exposed to high temperatures for long periods of time. The grooming requirements for the Neapolitan Mastiff are low as this breed has short, dense, smooth hair and it is an average shedder. The coat should be brushed or combed once per week or fortnight.

Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs