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The Neapolitan Mastiff Super Information Highway Helping You Learn About Our Breed

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Bred in Italy as  the Mastino Napoletano.  Keeso Kennels . The Neapolitan Mastiff is a tenacious family and home Protection breed. The Neo will lay down his life for his families safety. There little that can be done when a Neo has a strong will to protect. The Neo has been with family for hundreds of years now as the guard dog. In history they used to cut the toes off the Neo's so that they would wander from home. Over the hundreds of years, this has been no longer needed and the Neo now instinctively does not wander far from home. His temperament is loyal, intensely growing an attachment with his owner and his home. Because of this he does not want to associate with strangers. The Neo is dominate by personality, and needs to learn his proper place in the home and in the family.   .  Neo's and Children:   Neo's love children when raised in the family environment and the Neo has learned his proper place in the family. Children are very excitable and they love to run and yell, this also causes dogs to become excited and this is not a good position to have your child and your Neo in. With the enormous size of the Neo it is common that children are hurt by bumping or knocking down of the child. I would recommend that a dominate adult supervised while the children and Neo were together playing. Simply the Neo does well with all family members when the proper training is provided for the Neo.  .  Russ with his friend Levi Russ with his friend Levi .  The Neo Loves his Family and will do any thing to Protect them all and it is their love   that often makes them so Protective. Some breeders say the Neo has "Selective" hearing.   That is because they tend to do most anything they want.  But insouciantly they are very   smart and will be quick to learn, needing only 1 lesson most of the time. They tend to do   almost anything for food. They are loyal and loving Yet harsh and Ferocious, Earning the   title as a "Tenacious Guard Dog". They tend to be short winded due to there massive size, But the Neo was not built to run marathons. But bred to stay home and protect it. If you   are out to catch the 'bad' guy running down the street in opposed to prevent him from   coming any farther into your home, the Neo is not for you! If you are looking to jog or do   extensive training where running, jumping, are involved this is not the breed for you! If you are looking for a clean and neat dog the Neo is not for you!   .  Russ on the Run! Fundacion Zamudio The Neo has one of the most disgusting eating habits of all dogs. You will want to feed   them outside! Their huge copious lips allow for them to drool. Drool and eating make for a most disgusting meal. The Neo needs lots of water. Water, Drool, Loose skin makes for a   Big Wet Mess! Just perfect for eating and watering outside!    .  The Neo seems to do well when kept in the house,  only wanting to go out for some   occasional exercise, a drink of water, some times just to enjoy the sunshine. But tends to   want to be in the house with his adoring family, sleeping at your feet, or sitting next to you   on couch.  Neo's do not fair well in the heat, and REALLY needs allot of water and shade   to keep cool. Neo's tend to do better and have more spunk when the weather is cool.  .  Poppea di Ponza with the girls.

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