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Neopolitan Mastiff | Spinone Italiano | Volpino |
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| picture |  |  |  |
| physical traits | - massive - heavy boned - wrinkled skin - stocky - imposing - powerful - majestic | muscular | small |
| colors | - solid gray/blue - black/gray - black - brown - lead gray - mouse gray - streaked - mahogany and tawny - red/black brindle - some with white patches on chest or toes | - white - white/chestnut - white peppered with orange - white/orange - white with brown markings - brown roan - white speckled with brown hairs with or without white markings - chestnut | - white - fawn - red. black. champagne but not desirable. light orange shading on ears tolerated - bu tnot ideal standard |
| personality/ temperament | - friendly - docile - loyal - protective - steady - courageous - protective - watchful - intelligent - noble - majestic | - calm - avuncular - easygoing - patient - good natured - intelligent - vigorous - docile - gentle - sociable - obedient - robust - playful - rowdy - easy to train | - vigilant - very attached to famiy and environment. lively - affectionate - gay and playful. some can be overly shy - aggressive |
| maintenance/ special needs | - drools - discipline - not good for city life - requires moderate exercise | - exercise - moderate grooming - copious drool - strong odor | high |
| nickname | Mastino Napoletano | - Italian Spinone - Italian Pointer | Cane de Quirinale |
| origination | Italy | Italy | Italy |
| bred for | - livestock guarding - dog fighting | game retrieving | companion |
| height | 24~31 (inch) | ... | ... |
| weight | 110~154 (lbs) | 70~82 (lbs) | 9~11 (lbs) |
| height for male | ... | 23~27 (inch) | 10.5~12 (inch) |
| height for female | ... | 22~25 (inch) | 9.5~11 (inch) |
| ideal for | - companion - security - watchdog - outdoors | - companion - hunting - gundog - field trials - work - playing ball - city (with plenty of exercise) or country - field trials | - guarding - watchdog - sentinel - city life - outdoors - cold climates companion - gundog |
| good with kids? | yes, if well disciplined and familiar with them, supervise because of size | yes | yes |
| interesting facts | ... | ... | - descended from European Spitz - in existence since the Bronze Age - Michaelangelo owned a Volpino |
| lifespan | 10~11 (year) | 12~13 (year) | 14~15 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - saku - uk - arba-(working dog group) - fci-(molossoid breeds mastiff type) - ukc-(guarding dog group) - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) | - akc - arba-(sporting dog group) - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(gundog group) | - fci-(spitz-primitive - european spitz dog group) - |
| hair type | - short - stiff - thick - hard - dense - less than inch long | - weather resistant - long - stiff - hard - wiry - dense - thick - rough - slightly wavy - | - dense - harsh - stiff - very long and very straight and always standing up - giving the impression of a muff - especially on neck where coat wraps like abundant collar. short hair muzzle. hair on ears very smooth and fine. very long hair on t |
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