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Workinggiant🌍 Italyguard and defender of owner and property
Neapolitan Mastiff
Protective, steady, dignified, watchful
Popularity
731
Ancient Italian guardian; imposing, wrinkled, and deeply devoted to its family.
Lifespan
7–9 years
Coat
short uniform coat with loose wrinkled skin
Colors
gray, black, mahogany, tawny
Male height
26–30 in
Female height
24–28 in
Male weight
150–180 lb
Female weight
110–130 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
2
Trainability
2
Playfulness
2
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
2
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
5
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
2
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
3
