Sunday, August 7, 2011

Is A Neopolitan Mastiff Right for Me?

In the 1940s, the Neopolitan Mastiff used to be an Italian estate guard Dog, purposely bred to look and act fearsome in order to protect livestock from other Dogs and non-canine animals. Being the oldest Mastiff breed on the planet, the history of this ancient warrior can be seen in the time of Alexander the Great. The new generation of Neopolitan Mastiffs is a stay-at-home guardian of its master and family. If you're planning on buying or adopting a Mastiff, the following reasons would help you decide if a Neopolitan Mastiff is right for you.

The Neopolitan Mastiff is right for you if:

1) You want a fearsome-looking dog - The Neo Mastiff is the most frightening-looking breed in existence due to its large head, wrinkled skin, massive size, powerful movements and heavy howling. The male Neopolitan Mastiff weighs up to 140 pounds.

2) You want an easily manageable dog - The Mastiff has a sleek coat, making it easy to groom.

3) You want a homebound dog - The Neopolitan Mastiff is normally quiet and calm indoors. He prefers to lie around the house and requires little exercise.

4) You want a guard dog - The Neopolitan Mastiff was born to protect; he is an impressive watchdog due to its ability to become self-assured and serious in the presence of strangers and capability to obey his master.

The Neo is NOT right for you if:

1) You want a small and cuddly dog - If your home is small or you don't want a dog taking up a lot of space, a Neopolitan Mastiff can measure up to 31 inches long, who loves to lean his 140-pound weight against his master's leg, lap or feet.

2) You want a clean dog - Although a Neo Mastiff can be easily groomed, he has the tendency to drool, slobber and shed.

3) You want a well-behaved dog - When young, a Neopolitan Mastiff can be rowdy, excessively active, destructive and aggressive towards people and other animals. Although he can be controlled with proper obedience training, the Neopolitan Mastiff requires a master who can take charge.

4) You have no money - A N-Mastiff costs around $1,000 and up. In addition, the massive size, innate protective and aggressiveness of this breed can face many legal liabilities.

The Neopolitan Mastiff is a devoted and affectionate dog, especially to his family and friends. He is a born protector, keeping homes, cars and families safe. However, the Neopolitan Mastiff is not for everyone. If you have no money to spare for potential legal liabilities, have no time for obedience training, prefer small, cuddly and clean dogs, then the Neopolitan Mastiff is wrong for you. On the other hand, if you need guard dogs that can be trained, managed easily, placed indoors and require little exercise, then the Neo Mastiff is right for you.




Neopolitan Mastiffs are great creatures. I'm going to reveal a lot more information about their secrets. In fact, let me show you a bit of information, you probably don't know about a Neopolitan Mastiff To learn more about this dog, visit the Neopolitan Mastiff Dog Center at the Mastiff Dog Center website.

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