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Neapolitan Mastiff

BREED FAQs – NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs hypoallergenic?

Answer: No! The Neapolitan Mastiffs are not hypoallergenic. These canines do shed their fur, although in a limited manner and they also produce a fair amount of dander.

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs friendly with Kids?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs should be well-socialized with a lot of kids at a young age or at the puppy stage so that these pooches can be a bit more comfortable and sociable with children of all ages when they eventually grow up into a large-sized mature canine. Without proper training and socialization, these canines are not considered to be very suitable for a small child.

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs friendly with other dogs?

Answer: No! Generally, the Neapolitan Mastiffs are not highly friendly with other canines. These massive pooches remain a bit reserved and quiet around other dogs and are not known to get along that well with them. Untrained Neapolitan Mastiffs can also be fairly aggressive to strange dogs especially if they are of the same gender.

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs friendly with cats?

Answer: Properly trained and well-socialized Neapolitan Mastiffs are normally quite alright with other household pets such as cats. These canines do not face a lot of problems when getting to know and mixing with other small-sized animals like cats. They mostly remain fairly affable and friendly with the members of the feline family.

  1. Do Neapolitan Mastiffs make good guard Dogs?

Answer: Yes! The Neapolitan Mastiff is an excellent guard dog. These canines have great protective instincts and they are highly loyal to their owners and they also are immensely fearless in nature. These pooches can effectively safeguard their homes and can protect their family members from any kind of external harms or dangers. The Neapolitan Mastiffs are wonderful watchdogs as well and they can effectually alert their owners in case of an intruder or a burglar.

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs apartment friendly?

Answer: Generally, due to their massive size, the Neapolitan Mastiffs are not considered to be great apartment dogs. But they can gradually adjust to the apartment lifestyle if all their exercise needs are properly fulfilled on a regular basis.

  1. How much do Neapolitan Mastiffs shed?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs are minimal shedders. They only shed their fur on an occasional basis and that too in a limited manner. During the shedding period, regular brushing of their coat should be carried out as it helps in controlling the shedding process.

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs good for first-time owners?

Answer: No! The Neapolitan Mastiffs are not highly suitable for first-time owners. These pooches require the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable owner who can efficiently train and guide them so that they can become more sociable and warm with others. Also, handling such a large-sized breed especially during the training sessions require a different kind of skill that only comes to someone through experience and hence, this pooch is not considered to be a great option for a novice or first-time owner.

  1. Do Neapolitan Mastiffs bark a lot?

Answer: No! The Neapolitan Mastiffs do not bark a lot. These pooches only vocalize on some rare occasions like when they want their owners’ attention or when they are looking after their homes and they encounter something suspicious, but apart from this, these canines do not bark all that much.

  1. How much exercise does a Neapolitan Mastiff need daily?

Answer: The Neapolitan mastiff’s exercise requirement is not that high and is fairly manageable. This pooch should be taken to short slow-paced walks in a park or an open area so that it can freely move. Brief play sessions are also fairly important for these pooches as they are good for both the physical as well as mental health of these canines. Overexertion and exercise on a high-temperature day should always be avoided as it can be fairly harmful to these canines’ health.

  1. Can Neapolitan Mastiffs live alone for a long time in a day?

Answer: No! The Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the kind of canines that can be left all alone in the house for long periods of time. These pooches can become highly bored, sad and frustrated and that can further lead to various bad habits like incessant barking, furniture chewing and some other destructive traits in these canines. Hence it is not recommended to leave these canines all alone for an extended period of time.

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs easy to train?

Answer: If the training process for these canines begins when they are young and an experienced and skilled owner/trainer is involved in the process, then training a Neapolitan Mastiff shouldn’t be that hard. These pooches are more agreeable and responsive to different kinds of training exercises when they are young, but as they grow up, they tend to become a bit independent and stubborn in nature. Therefore, starting the training process for these canines at an early age is always the right way to go.

  1. What are Neapolitan Mastiff's grooming needs?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs have fairly low grooming requirements. Their coat can be brushed once every week so as to avoid any matting problems. A once a month bath is probably more than enough for these pooches to remain clean and fresh-looking. But their ears and eyes should be cleaned on a regular basis so as to avoid any risks of ear or eye infections. Their nails should be trimmed regularly as well. Also, it is important to clean their mouth on a frequent basis especially after they have eaten their food or after drinking their water as these pooches are known to slobber quite heavily.

  1. What is the Neapolitan Mastiff's tolerance to heat?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs have a below average tolerance to heat. These pooches cannot comfortably thrive in very hot and high-temperature areas and they would require a lot of protection and care from their owners. Also, it is important not to leave these canines outside the house for a long time especially during the summer months as they can easily get a heat stroke because of the excessive heat of the sun.

  1. What is the Neapolitan Mastiff's tolerance to cold?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs are not highly tolerant of cold and low-temperatures. These canines prefer to stay in a region that has pleasant and balmy climatic conditions. They are not good for those people who are looking to raise a dog in an excessively cold and chilly area.

  1. Is Neapolitan Mastiff an intelligent dog breed?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs are fairly intelligent. They have adequate learning and thinking skills and their problem-solving ability is somewhat decent as well.

  1. Is Neapolitan Mastiff stranger friendly?

Answer: No! The Neapolitan Mastiffs are not very friendly and cordial with strangers. These pooches always remain highly reserved and quiet whenever they are around a stranger, but if they haven’t received proper training and guidance, then they also can be very aggressive with strangers. Early socialization and consistent training are of utmost importance for the Neapolitan Mastiffs so that they can become a bit more sociable and kinder to strangers.

  1. Do Neapolitan Mastiffs drool a lot?

Answer: Yes! These pooches are known to drool excessively. They drool almost all the time but the amount of drooling can further increase after these canines are done with their food and water.

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs expensive and high maintenance dogs?

Answer: Yes! The Neapolitan Mastiffs are extremely expensive canines and are not very easy to maintain as well. These pooches require constant training and guidance from their owners so as to become a bit more well-mannered, less stubborn and more sociable with others. They also need a lot of attention from their loved ones and cannot be left alone in the house for a long period of time. And training a fully-grown Neo is also not a very easy to task to accomplish. Hence, these pooches can be termed somewhat high-maintenance.

  1. Are Neapolitan Mastiffs easily available in India?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs have a subpar availability in India. They are available in some of the better-known cities of India, but when it comes to most of the smaller regions of this country, then finding a Neapolitan Mastiff in those areas can be a very difficult task.

  1. What is the avg price of a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy in India?

Answer: The average price of a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy in India is around ₹60,000 to ₹65,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy home can go fairly high.

  1. Do Neapolitan Mastiffs like to swim?

Answer: Most Neapolitan Mastiffs do not like to swim. It is mainly because of their enormous size and heavy body which makes it very difficult for them to stay above the surface of the water. But there are some exceptions out there, and when given proper safety measures, a few Neapolitan Mastiffs do actually enjoy swimming or playing in the water.

  1. What Colors do Neapolitan Mastiffs Come In?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs are mostly found in the following colors which are listed below:

  • Black
  • Mahogany
  • Tawny
  • Blue
  1. What is a Neapolitan Mastiff’s lifespan?

Answer: The Neapolitan Mastiffs have a pretty average lifespan of 07-10 years. But if these pooches are consistently given proper care, exercise, nutrition, and protection, then some of them may live longer than 10 years of age.

  1. What are the most common health issues for the Neapolitan Mastiffs?

Answer: Most common health problems found in the Neapolitan Mastiffs are Bloat, Cherry Eye, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Sebaceous Adenitis, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Ectropion, Entropion, Hypothyroidism, and Cardiomyopathy.