For decades, stories about the Cane Corso and the Neapolitan Mastiff have been told with epic tones, tales, and legends. Some say they are direct descendants of the Roman Canis Pugnax, others imagine them as arena warriors, relics of a distant empire.

In the collective imagination, the Roman dog appears as a gigantic mastiff, the ancestor of modern Dogues, Mastiffs, Neapolitan Mastiffs, and Cane Corsos, thrown into battle to spread terror.

On my recent trip to Italy, I had the good fortune to visit with Mastinaro Orlando Di Palma and meet his few but excellent quality Mastini.

When asked about the background and history of the Mastino Napoletano, the common response is that it can be traced back more than 3,000 years in time.

Maurizio Ceracchi tested various Neapolitan Mastiffs, collecting data on untrained puppies, and young, and adult dogs from major bloodlines.

Embark on a journey into the world of the Neapolitan Mastiff, exploring its rich history, unique traits, and the captivating story of Guaglione and Piero Scanziani.