Neapolitan Mastiff
In American show rings, Neapolitan Mastiffs are often relegated to the sidelines because many judges are simply not knowledgeable or comfortable enough to reward them.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are often relegated to the sidelines because many judges are simply not knowledgeable or comfortable enough to reward them.
An excess of excess had prompted this Neapolitan Mastiff devotee to walk away from the breed she loved. But is there a glimmer of hope in the offing?
If you are getting a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy (or a Cane Corso, for that matter), this veterinarian-vetted article about a common eye problem is a must-read.
In a controversial move, Crufts instituted veterinary exams at the high-profile show, resulting in two Molosser breeds having their Best of Breed wins revoked for eye anomalies. We survey the fallout.
Photo by Sanna Sodergren
WHaM - that stands for "Wrinkles, Head and Mass." But some Neapolitan Mastiff fanciers argue that the catchy acronym has outlived its usefulness, and encourages a caricature of the breed.
Tuscan breeder Mario Querci was an iconic figure in the Neapolitan Mastiff, helping refine features of type, including the breed's trademark wrinkles.
A Neapolitan Mastiff as big as a horse? Really?
A photograph of a Neapolitan Mastiff that is the size of a pony turns out to be an urban legend.
The Sphinx-like down tells you this Mastino actor was more interested in something off stage.
Fang, the dog owned by Hagrid in the Harry Potter books, was played by various Neapolitan Mastiffs in the movie adaptations.
When the British Kennel Club instituted veterinary checks at its highest-profile show, the Neapolitan Mastiff suffered most from the scrutiny. Now a thoughtful campaign within the breed to put extremes in check is bearing fruit.
Because of a quirk of biology, a litter of puppies can have more than one father. We explore these intentional "multi-sired" litters.