14 Interesting Facts About Neapolitan Mastiffs

Have Neopolitan Mastiffs caught your attention? Well, why wouldn't it? With its wrinkled face and large size, it's impossible not to notice them!

Now that you are charmed by these creatures, you want to know more about them. We got you! Here are14 interesting facts about Neopolitan Mastiffs.

#1 Neapolitan Mastiffs are believed to be descended from the war dogs used in the Roman armies

#2 Neapolitan Mastiffs were also trained to bait bulls, bears and jaguars

#3 The term ‘Neapolitan’ relates to the city of Naples in Italy

#4 A Neapolitan Mastiff starred as ‘Fang’ in the Harry Potter movies!

#5 They are friendly to other dogs

#6 The coat is normally short, hard, and shiny and comes in a range of colors

#7 After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults

#8 The Neapolitan Mastiff is a highly protective dog

#9 The skin of his face is folded so it makes the dog looks ‘slow’

#10 This dog has strong bones and a sturdy body

#11 The Neapolitan Mastiff needs regular grooming

#12 This dog likes to do outdoor activities

#13 The ears also need to be checked regularly to prevent infection

#14 30-60 minutes of daily exercise is recommended to stay happy and healthy