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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.

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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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CDC’s Dog Import Rule:

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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