Neapolitan Mastiff

Summary

The Neapolitan Mastiff or Mastino Napoletano is an Italian breed of large dog. It descends from the traditional guard dogs of central Italy. It was recognised as a breed by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana in 1949, and accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1956.The breed is closely related to the Cane Corso.

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Also known as

This breed is also called Cane da Presa Meridionale, Mastino Napoletano, Napolitan Mastiff as well as Neapolitan Mastiff.

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