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Neapolitans - Breeders - Are They Easily Available?Neapolitan Mastiffs can be not so readily available like other breeds of dog. Though the Neapolitan Mastiff has many fanciers around the world, it is not owned by many. The reason is obvious. A dog with such huge proportions and specific personality traits demands a great deal of care and can be very expensive.The population of the Neapolitan Mastiff is not great in the US. The same can be said about Australia, France, and some other countries. It will suffice to say that the first Neos appeared in France in 1975, whereas Australia first imported the dog in 1991. It follows that breeders have not had enough time yet to develop good quality lines. Neapolitans - Breeders - Breed Specific LegislationThe low availability of the Neapolitan Mastiff's can probably be explained by a sort of prejudice against massive dogs. The first associations that cross one's mind when thinking about Mastiffs is their past.Being involved in activities requiring enormous strength, endurance, courage, and even aggressiveness had a tremendous impact on the Neapolitan Mastiff. It developed a reputation as a distinguished guardian and a devoted companion. At the same time the Neapolitan Mastiff's past did him a disservice, creating misconceptions as to the breed's personality. Nowadays, the Neapolitan Mastiff is said to be one of the breeds threatened by BSL (Breed Specific Legislation). Some laws do aim at banning the Neapolitan Mastiff to exclude the possibility of attacks on humans. In fact, we have witnessed a few incidents with Neapolitan Mastiffs involved. It makes us assume that the Neapolitan Mastiff will bite when provoked. So will any other breed of dog. Neapolitans - Breeders - Responsible OwnershipNeapolitan Mastiff clubs and other organizations are very concerned with the situation. They do their best to promote responsible ownership and educate the public about the breed. Special seminars are held to discuss the importance of obedience training for Neapolitan Mastiffs and responsible breeding, which is believed to be one of the most crucial stages in the development of any dog.Neapolitans - Breeders - Buying a DogSince the Neapolitan Mastiff is not always available, and there are not many responsible breeders, the possible puppy's cost can be more than $1500. It is recommended to buy a puppy with a pedigree, which is a reliable witness of its high quality. Please, acquire puppies only from trustworthy breeders of Neapolitan Mastiffs.
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