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The Neapolitan Mastiff is large, massive and powerful, with a weight in the range 50–70 kg (110–150 lb) and a height at the withers of some 60–75 cm (24–30 in) [3] The length of the body is about 15% greater than the height. [3] The skin is abundant and loose, particularly on the head where it hangs in heavy wrinkles.
Older dogs, similar to this 10-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff, often grow grey hairs on their muzzles, and some dogs grow grey hair all over. Not all dogs gain grey hair when aging. Aging in dogs varies from breed to breed, and affects the dog's health and physical ability. As with humans, advanced years often bring changes in a dog's ability to ...
The Cane Corso is a large dog of molossoid type, and is closely related to the Neapolitan Mastiff.It is well muscled [8] and less bulky than most other mastiff breeds. . According to the international standard, dogs should stand some 62–70 cm at the withers and weigh 45–50 kg; bitches are about 4 cm smaller, and weigh some 5
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Another theory is the Dogue de Bordeaux originates from the Tibetan Mastiff and it is also said that the Dogue is related to the Greek Molossus used for war. [5] [4] As there was a breed similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux in Rome at the time of Julius Caesar's reign, possibly a cousin of the Neapolitan Mastiff.
A 2024 UK study found the average life expectancy of the breed to be 10.6 years, compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] A 2005 Swedish study of insurance records found 83% of Great Danes died by the age of 10, higher than the overall rate of 35% of dogs dying by the age of 10.
The Presa Canario is a medium-sized dog with a robust muscular body. [12] According to the revised international standard published in 2023, dogs should stand 61–66 cm at the withers and weigh some 45–57 kg; bitches stand about 57–62 cm, with weights in the range 40–50 kg. [1]
The largest litter size to date was set by a Neapolitan Mastiff in Manea, England, on November 29, 2004; the litter was 24 puppies. [ 26 ] Some breeds have been developed to emphasize certain physical traits beyond the point at which they can safely bear litters on their own.