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Neapolitan mastiff

The Neapolitan mastiff or mastino Napoletano is a large and powerful dog who's descendants were the traditional guard dogs of central Italy.

The dog has a weight in the range of 110 to 155 lb. (50 to 70 kg) and a height at the shoulders of between of 24 to 30 in. (61 to 76 cm). The length of the body is about 15% greater than the height.

The skin is abundant and loose, particularly on the head where it hangs in heavy wrinkles. The preferred coat colours are black, grey and leaden.

A Neapolitan Mastiff may be expected to live for up to 10 years although their average lifespan is 7 years.

 

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Uploaded on July 22, 2022
Taken on June 26, 2022