Mastini (other)
Mastini can refer to: *A.S. Mastini Varese Hockey, an Italian hockey team *Neapolitan Mastiff, a breed of very large dogs See also * Mastani Mastani (29 August 1699 – 28 April 1740 CE) was the daughter of Chhatrasal and Ruhani Bai Begum. She was the second wife of the Maratha Peshwa (Prime Minister) Baji Rao I. Her relationship within the Maratha Brahmin family has been subject o ...

Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff or is an Italian breed of large dog of mastiff type. It descends from the traditional guard dogs of central Italy. It was recognised as a breed by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana in 1949, and accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1956. It is closely related to the Cane Corso. History The Neapolitan Mastiff derives from the traditional catch and guard dogs of central Italy. Selection of the breed was begun in 1947 by Piero Scanziani, who had seen one at an exhibition in Naples in 1946. He drew up the first standard, which in 1949 was officially recognised by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana. It received full acceptance from the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1956. Characteristics The Neapolitan Mastiff is large and powerful, with a weight in the range and a height at the withers of The length of the body is about 15% greater than the height. The skin is abundant and loose, particularly o ...
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