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Important Breed Characteristics

An important diagram, duplicated with similar lines and measurement presented in Il Mastino by author, judge...

Guido Vandoni

Carnera Della Grotta Azzura presented.
Standard Diagram

Many including in Italy believe the current Standard needs to be updated.

Important head characteristics

Large in comparison to the body. Differentiated from that of other mastiff breeds by more extensive wrinkling and pendulous lips which blend into an ample dewlap. The head of the Neapolitan Mastiff has changed in the past 30 years some suggest due to breed out crossing. The essence of the Neapolitan is his bestial appearance, astounding head. Duplicated diagram from Lorene Cantarella's DVD.

Square within a square

Movement Snap Shot

Powerful drive long strides and a gate which covers a lot of ground is ideal. Photo by S. Salas of Carnera Della Grotta Azzurra.

Carnera Movement

Demonstration of Movement

Achille Del Castellaccio demonstrating breed typical movement with owner Joe Cinciripini.

Long strides and cat like movement is the ideal breed typical movement.

NeapolitanWorld ethical stance
NeapolitanWorld believes country of origin Italy is the gate keeper of the Neapolitan Mastiff standard. Any changes and or modifications is the responsibility of Italians (SAMN and ENCI). The only role of countries whom recognize this Italian breed should be creating the most accurate translation to their native language.

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Demonstration of Movement