Mastini Mayhem's Neapolitan Mastiff's

The Convergence of Show Quality and Working Ability for Your Loving Companion and Fierce Protector.

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There are many differant coat colors for neo's black, grey/blue, tawny, and brindle to any of the colors. Black is the dominate color so this is what most neo's are. Plus as a guardian of estate being of a darker color makes the dog disappear into the night. The eye color should be in accordance to the coat. Which means the pigmentation of the eye rims should match the color of coat. Example grey dog has grey eyes, if eyes do not match it would be considered a fault. Ears should be set well above it cheekbones, neo's ears can be cropped or uncropped. But if cropped make sure you find an experienced vet to do this, cropped improperly can be a fault as well. If left natural they should be medium size, a triangular shape not exceeding lower margin of throat. The ears should never curl or fold like a hound not acceptable for a mastino! The muzzle should be broad and should have a squared apprearance, with around three folds across it. One large wrinkle can form between the eyes, normally with age it will develope. The dewlap MUST be well divided into two, the  apron like dewlap is not acceptable. Some neo's will show "skirting" around the body as the  dog matures. This is acceptable and normal, you will notice during growth spurts it will disappear. The topline of this breed should be straight across, which will evenly disperse the weight of the dog. 

The tail of the Neapolitan mastiff can be cropped or left natural.The tail should set slightly off the back with a slight curve. The tail relaxed should never be kinked or too thin, this would be considered a fault. Front dewclaws are not removed, feet should be large and round.

 Here is a female mastino at 11 months.

Note the wrinkles are not fully formed on face yet but will come with age.  

Please now look at the same dogs face at two years, she is the dog to the right.

Here she is again just shy of four. Look at how much she has developed, it is

ok for them to mature slowly.

 

Fall 2010

Here is Fenice now at five, notice the difference in her appearance now that she is fully matured.

 

Summer 2011

 

 

Different dogs carry different looks and attributes. Make sure you Research the lines you are interested in and verify that this breed is Even right for you Previous to Purchasing a Neapolitan Mastiff.

Shelters Do Not generally adopt mastiffs out, So your Once cute puppy could be sitting on Death Row as an adult.

 

Eragon 2011