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Neapolitan Mastiff
Italian breed of dog
Dog breed
The Neapolitan Mastiff or Mastino Napoletano is an Italian breed of large dog of mastiff type. It was recognised as a breed by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana in 1949,[1] and accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1956.[2]
It descends from the traditional guard dogs of central Italy,[3] and is closely related to the Cane Corso.
History
[edit]The Neapolitan Mastiff derives from the traditional catch and guard dogs of central Italy. Selection of the breed was begun in 1947 by Piero Scanziani, who had seen one at an exhibition in Naples in 1946.[3][1] He drew up the first standard, which in 1949 was officially recognised by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana.[1] It received full acceptance from the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1956.[2]
Characteristics
[edit]The Neapolitan Mastiff is large, massive and powerful, with a weight in the range 50–70 kg (110–150 lb) and a height at the wither
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