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Neapolitan Mastiff History

The History of the Mastino Napoletano

History contributed and written by Arch. Alessandra Giuseppe. From powerful Sumerian guardians to the iconic Neapolitan Mastiff, embark on a historical odyssey! Witness the breed's transformation through millennia, from Roman war dogs to Renaissance hunters. This captivating journey traces the Molossus lineage, revealing how ancient ancestry shaped the gentle giant we know today. Explore the influence of emperors, artists, and passionate breeders who safeguarded this unique heritage.

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The Standard of the Neapolitan Mastiff!

FCI-CLASSIFICATION: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds and Swiss Mountain- and Cattle Dogs.

General appearance
Large, heavy and massive dog with a bulky appearance. The length of body to exceed the height at the withers.

Head
Short and massive, with the skull wide at the level of the zygomatic arches; Ample skin with wrinkles and folds, the most typical and best marked goes from the outer palpebral angle down to the lip angle.

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Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies – Find the Right Breeder

Bringing home a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy is an exciting journey, but it starts with finding a responsible breeder. Choosing the right breeder is important to ensure the health, temperament, and lineage of your Mastino Napoletano. Take time to research carefully, ask questions, and decide whether it’s best to connect with a breeder in your own country or explore trusted import options.

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Associazione Trofeo Mario Querci
Club del Gran Moloso Italiano, A.C.
CACEP (Circolo Amatori Cane 'e Presa) Mastino Napoletano

"Zaccaro was a real person, a breeder of Neapolitan Mastiffs, even though his name never appeared in exhibition catalogs. He lived in a town near Naples: Afragola. Known to those who remember him as Zaccaro, his real name in the registry was Giacco Gennaro."

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Vincenzo Villani

The Race of Zaccaro: Giacco Gennaro Neapolitan Mastiff

Expert FAQ: Neapolitan Mastiff Insights

The Neapolitan Mastiff descends from ancient Molossian dogs, likely originating from Sumerian and Tibetan Mastiff stock. Representations appear in Mesopotamian terracotta, Assyrian plaques, and Roman engravings. The breed’s modern preservation began in Naples, Italy, after WWII, led by enthusiasts like Piero Scanziani.
The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, massive dog with the body length ~15% greater than the height at the withers. Skull-to-muzzle ratio is 2:1, head length ≈ 3.8/10 of withers height. Dewlap and facial wrinkles are defining features, and the gait should be feline-like with strong hindquarter thrust.
Prominent traits include a massive, square-shaped muzzle; parallel skull-muzzle axes; deep-set eyes with dark iris; high-set, small ears; thick loose skin with symmetrical folds; straight, well-angulated fore and hindquarters; and a dense short coat in preferred colors (grey, black, fawn, or brindled variants).
See our Neapolitan Mastiff breeders guide. NeapolitanWorld catalogs breeders worldwide, emphasizing Italian-recognized lines. Breeders maintain standards through pedigree tracking, selective pairing, and adherence to SAMN/ENCI rules. Global breeders often import Italian stock or follow lineages traceable to original Neapolitan kennels to preserve breed authenticity.
The walk is slow, deliberate, and feline-like, with the hindquarters providing strong propulsion and forequarters extending fully. The trot maintains powerful thrust; galloping is rare. Proper movement is critical in conformation evaluation, reflecting structural soundness and guarding ability.
True Neapolitan Mastiffs are loyal, intelligent, steady, and non-aggressive. Evaluation focuses on vigilance, confidence, and the natural guarding instinct. Overly shy or aggressive dogs, or those lacking breed-typical dominance and courage, are considered unsuitable for breeding or showing.

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