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Neapolitan Mastiff

Working Group

Neapolitan Mastiff dog, photographed by Tim Dawson
Tim Dawson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

The Neapolitan Mastiff is in the AKC's Working Group. It comes from Italy, Campania (Naples). Males weigh 60–70 kg and females 50–60 kg. It stands 61–79 cm tall. It typically lives 7–10 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, powerful breed with a short, thick coat. They have a large, rectangular head and a massive, muscular body, with a deep, broad chest and a thick, powerful neck. The Neapolitan Mastiff is a loyal and devoted breed, with a quiet, even temperament and a strong protective instinct.

Group
Working Group
Origin
Italy, Campania (Naples)
Coat
short · gray (blue), black, mahogany, tawny, and brindle
Also known as
Mastino Napoletano and Neo
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
1fa5afe6-4105-447c-9e18-a69ac4a7c8b3

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Neapolitan Mastiff. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from neapolitan.org ukcdogs.com showsightmagazine.com dogsglobal.com chewy.com dailypaws.com

Neapolitan Mastiff FAQ

How long does a Neapolitan Mastiff live?
The Neapolitan Mastiff has a life span of 7–10 years.
How big does a Neapolitan Mastiff get?
Males weigh 60–70 kg and females 50–60 kg. Height ranges from 61–79 cm.
Is the Neapolitan Mastiff hypoallergenic?
No, the Neapolitan Mastiff is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Neapolitan Mastiff in?
The Neapolitan Mastiff is in the AKC's Working Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/1fa5afe6-4105-447c-9e18-a69ac4a7c8b3. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/1fa5afe6-4105-447c-9e18-a69ac4a7c8b3"
Response 
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/1fa5afe6-4105-447c-9e18-a69ac4a7c8b3/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.