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•   Neapolitan Mastiff Breed Standard Neapolitan Mastiff - an ancient breed, rediscovered in Italy in the 1940's, the Neapolitan Mastiff is a heavy-boned, massive, awe inspiring dog bred for use as a guard and defender of owner and property. He is characterized by loose skin, over his entire body, abundant, hanging wrinkles and folds on the head and a voluminous dewlap. •   Neapolitan Mastiff Dog - Breed Information The Neapolitan Mastiff is a direct descendant of the Molussus, the ancient mammoth war dogs of the Middle East. It is first and foremost a working/utility breed, whose purposes are greatly varied. It has been primarily a farm helper/protector, also serving as a herding dog, flock protector, cattle drover, cart dog, large game hunting dog, and personal protection dog. •   Neapolitan Mastiff Dog Pictures A collection of photos and pictures of Neapolitan Mastiff dogs. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo. •   Dog Breed Pictures: Neapolitan Mastiff The Neapolitan Mastiffs origins go back 20 years to when it entered Italy as a Roman war dog . It has been a fixture in the Naples area for centuries.