The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, massive, and powerful Italian breed that is closely related to the Cane Corso. They are descendants of the traditional guard dogs of central Italy. The Neapolitan Mastiff is characterized by its abundant and loose skin, mostly on its head where it hangs in heavy wrinkles. Their coats come in a variety of colors- black, gray, leaden, fawn, dove-gray, and hazelnut. They are known to be stubborn, obedient, and fearlessly protective. Like other larger breeds, the Neapolitan Mastiff has a shorter life expectancy at an average of seven years.
Neapolitan Mastiffs have a withers height between 24”-31” (61-79 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 110-150 lb (50-68 kg). The Neapolitan Mastiff has an overall body length of roughly 37”-45” (94-114 cm), standing height between 30”-37” (76-94 cm), and a typical lifespan of 7-10 years.
The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, massive, and powerful Italian breed that is closely related to the Cane Corso. They are descendants of the traditional guard dogs of central Italy. The Neapolitan Mastiff is characterized by its abundant and loose skin, mostly on its head where it hangs in heavy wrinkles. Their coats come in a variety of colors- black, gray, leaden, fawn, dove-gray, and hazelnut. They are known to be stubborn, obedient, and fearlessly protective. Like other larger breeds, the Neapolitan Mastiff has a shorter life expectancy at an average of seven years.
Neapolitan Mastiffs have a withers height between 24”-31” (61-79 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 110-150 lb (50-68 kg). The Neapolitan Mastiff has an overall body length of roughly 37”-45” (94-114 cm), standing height between 30”-37” (76-94 cm), and a typical lifespan of 7-10 years.
