The Neapolitan Mastiff is a massive dog with thick folded skin, a fierce guard who scares off strangers only with his formidable appearance and at the same time the most loyal and loyal family friend.
#1 The ancestors of the Neapolitan Mastiff were ancient fighting dogs that fought alongside the Roman legionaries and spread throughout Europe in direct proportion to the expansion of Roman influence.
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The ancestors of the casino performed in the circus arena and were used for hunting. The breed is a close relative of the Cane Corso. The modern type of casino emerged in 1947 through the efforts of the breeder P. Skanziani.
#2 The Neapolitan Mastiff belongs to the group of Molossian mastiff dogs.
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The body is of an extended format, massive, powerful, with a loaded neck with a double chin, deep and voluminous, very powerful chest, sufficiently prominent ribs, wide withers and back, and slightly sloping powerful, wide croup.
#3 The skull is flat and wide. The eyes are dark and round.
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The head is short, massive, with a pronounced transition from the forehead to a short muzzle with powerful jaws, a large nose, and drooping, fleshy, thick lips.