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WELCOME TO THE ONLINE HOME OF THE
UNITED STATES NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF CLUB
The United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club is the official AKC-recognized parent club for the Neapolitan Mastiff breed. Formed in 1991, the USNMC is young as Parent Clubs go, nevertheless, we are rich with history and have a strong core of dedicated members, the numbers of which continue to grow. Explore this site for information on our breed, our club, and how you can become involved.
Our USNMC National Specialty weekend is right around the corner.
Check out all the latest information here.
Join Us
The purpose of the USNMC is to bring together a group of like-minded individuals with the shared interest in preserving and promoting the majestic Neapolitan Mastiff.
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Click here if you are looking to join a community with the shared passion for the breed.
News & Notes
​​​​​Welcome to your newly seated officers and directors!
Each year the Board of Directors and Officers are seated on July for the coming year. Visit the Officers & Directors page to contact your incoming leaders.
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​Congratulations to the North Carolina Regional Specialty Winners!
Click here for results. Thank you to Susie Schramm for being our reporter on the spot and sending results!
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Share Your Concerns with CDC and Congress
The upcoming changes to the import policies will have a major impact on the Neapolitan Mastiff Community! Read AKC's position statement here and use your voice to contact your elected officials.
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General Appearance
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.
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SUPPORT
USNMC
In order to reach its goals, as a non-profit entity and AKC parent club, the USNMC needs volunteers most of all to do the work of the club. Fortunately the club has a group of hard-working members!
But the USNMC also needs money! Members pay a (relatively nominal) membership fee annually which nearly covers the expenses of maintaining the membership roles.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
​OCTOBER 11-12-13, 2024
USNMC National Specialty Weekend
Lebanon, Tennessee
held in conjunction with the Harvest Classic Dog Show
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The premium list has been posted and entries are open. Check our our Specialty Page for more information.
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​FEBRUARY 25-26, 2025
AKC Meet the Breeds - New York City
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
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