Its a huge breed that was bred for guard dog duty.
2007-03-28 05:13:34 · 7 answers · asked by txshark67 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
CANE CORSO!!! Thats it!! Thanks W!!
Thanks everyone else
2007-03-28 05:25:33 · update #1
Neopolitan Mastiff?
Cane Corso?
2007-03-28 05:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by W. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neapolitan Mastiff
All European mastiffs are descended from the Tibetan Mastiff, the most ancient member of the canine species. The first Asian mastiffs were probably brought to Greece from India by Alexander the Great around 300 B.C. The Greeks introduced the dogs to the Romans, who adopted them enthusiastically and used them in circus combats. The word "Mastiff" derives from the Latin word: masssivus, meaning massive. English experts, however, have another theory. They contend that the mastiff was brought to Britain by the Phoenicians in about 500 B.C. and spread from there to the rest of Europe. In any case the Neapolitan Mastiff is a direct descendant of the Roman Molossus. While the breed became extinct throughout the rest of Europe, it continued to survive in Campania despite the perils of weather and war. One can therefore say that the Neapolitan Mastiff has existed in Campania for two thousand years, even though it was not officially recognized until 1946, and its standard was not set until 1949. The Neapolitan Mastiff was bred for use in war and in bloody Roman arena spectacles. Today this powerful breed has a well-deserved reputation as a formidable guard dog. Neos have been used by the Italian police and army and by that country's farmers, business establishment, and estate owners to protect people and property. Though the Neapolitan Mastiff was first shown in Italy in 1946, the breed is still quite rare in the United States.
2007-03-28 05:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 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. The essence of the Neapolitan is his bestial appearance, astounding head and imposing size and attitude. Due to his massive structure, his characteristic movement is rolling and lumbering, not elegant or showy.
2007-03-28 05:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps Mastivo napoletano?
(Napoli Mastiff)
2007-03-28 05:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Mastiff or BullMastiff? Everyone that I know are giant teddy bears though lol
2007-03-28 05:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by SuzyQ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a Bullmastiff maybe? I do not think they are from Italy though.
2007-03-28 05:17:43 · answer #6 · answered by Velvet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a mastiff!
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2007-03-28 05:17:11 · answer #7 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋