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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.
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
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The Dangerous New Threat to Our Breeds
Read the articles posted by Showsight Magazine about extreme breeding laws that are making their way to the U.S. These laws have the potential to change our breeds as we know them.
Be sure to read part II of the series.
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No one wants to think about getting old or sick, but as responsible dog owners, we must think about what would happen to our dogs if we became incapacitated or died.​
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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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