The ancestors of the Mastino Napolitano were bred for war. They accompanied Alexander the Great in his conquests for territory to build his empire in 356 BCE.
The Mastino Napoletano appears for the first time in Italy in 1946. There is
information of their existence in the United States from 1970.
Today, this powerful breed has deservedly gained its reputation to be an extraordinary guardian for the family and property.
In the U.S. we call this breed “Neapolitan Mastiff”. We use the abbreviation “Neo”
when talking about them. But the true Mastinari (breeder connoisseurs) prefer the
name Mastino Napoletano as it is used in Italy. Mastino Napoletano is used anywhere
in the world.
Mastini is plural for Mastino.
The Neapolitan Mastiff was admitted to the AKC as part of the “Working Group”
July 1, 2004.
IRONHIDE SCHLICHTER'S MOMMA "MIA" MUAH
Mia at 4 months old
MIA'S SIRE: DI AUGUSTINO DRUSUS "ROMEO"
MIA'S DAM: ANK'S DELLA AZURRO LUCIANA "MAIA"
Mia's Family....
Mia....1 1/2 yrs old
MIA IS NOW 2 1/2 YRS OLD AND HAD HER 1ST LITTER, SEE HER PUPPIES ON OUR AVAILABLE PAGE!
