Neapolitan Mastiff Owners :-?

Question

I am looking to get a Neapolitan Mastiff this year and want some information on there guarding ability. I will be getting a Female Neo to go with my Male Akita. Are the Female Neo's any good at guard work? I understand ther size and look will put off any potential burglar but how are they at guarding? Do you own a Neo? What has been your experience? Thank You.

Answer 1

Neos are not really guard dogs anymore, They have been show bred for too long and are not used as working dogs anymore.

Perhaps if you got one from a recent italian line and the parents had guarding abilities and you temperament tested one of the pups you have a small chance.

I have had a couple of neos and they have very gentle natures and are very friendly, If primarily you want a guard dog maybe a female akita?

Get a neo because they are gorgeous not because of any old working abilities they have lost.

If you are a very good dog handler and you want the best guard dog possible then get a Fila or a caucasian ovcharka or a hungarian komondor (must be from hungarian working lines)

In Those 3 breeds i just mentioned you have the most fericous guard dogs in the world.

Answer 2

get a cane corso, castle guard

Answer 3

This is the sort of q uestion you should be asking the breed club.

there is breed information here:

http://www.theneapolitanmastiffclubuk.co...