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.
Join Us
The mission of the USNMC is to bring together a group of Neapolitan Mastiff owners and enthusiasts, all 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
The Membership Committee Needs Your Help
The United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club is sending out an anonymous survey to current and past members. It’s a way for the board to get an idea of what the club is and isn’t doing. Please click the link and answer a handful of questions, honesty is much appreciated, the club can’t grow if they don’t know!
Congratulations
Congrats to GCH CH Draco Mastino Delle Correnti
owned by USNMC member Susie Schramm on winning Best of Breed win at the 150th
Westminster Kennel Club.
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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 11, 2026
Judges Education
Louisville, KY
Kentucky Exposition Center
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July 11, 2026
USNMC Regional Specialty
Concord, NC
Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
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​October 9-11, 2026
USNMC National Specialty Event
Lebanon, TN
Wilson Country Fairgrounds
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​December 12-12, 2026
AKC National Championship
Orlando, FL
Orange County Convention Center
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