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looking for a Neo, my first one to be exact.


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Villain

Thu Sep 28 2006, 10:30AM

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I have been studying the breed for quite some time and am finally at the point that I feel I can be a proper home for a Neo pup.
I am a fan of the "zaccaro" style build. Being the shorter more massive build, wider head, thicker bone... just the more massive style of dog.

I have been reading and researching both dogs and pedigrees for about a year now. and Im still learning everyday, but I do feel that I need some real working knowledge of the breed to go with all this book and second hand knowledge i get from owners.

I am looking for a female for my first dog, they tend to be a bit more docile and easier to train. then A male down the line.

any help or direction anyone can give would be great.

lori

Thu Sep 28 2006, 11:37AM

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Joined: Wed Dec 07 2005, 12:00AM
Location: Utah USA
Posts: 509

Welcome to the site Villian,

It sounds as you are doing everything the right way. We did the same thing when searching for our first girl. Study and educate oneself, do much looking and find the lines and type of Mastini you like. Then continue to learn as much and read as much as possible. Along the way it is wonderful to meet so many great people who have the same love and devotion to the Mastini!!!!!

Again, welcome!!!

Lori :wink:

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Attaway

Mon Nov 06 2006, 05:35PM

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Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AM
Posts: 40

You meet people like Lori and all of her friends. They are a very supportive and open group. Good luck with your search!!! I like all Mastini and you will find the styles bloodlines are mixed. Many short dogs have thrown large Monsters and Vice versa (something I know you know). This breed is tricky but patience is a virtue or at least that is what I have learned. Go with bloodlines you like and start from there .
I own two outcrosses with the same Father Furio De La Bahia. His father was not the tallest dog but he is a big dog. There is a lot out there so ask questions meet people, visit kennels, Sine Die, Del Castellaccio, Dello Stradone, Frossombrone, Anacranismo, Del Saratoga, d Inverno,Giovanna Bianchi & Raffaele Scognamiglio and just a few of my favorite international breeders. Not to mention some other up an comers Phil!! Then there are many great friends and breeders in the US. Lori of course, Starr, Thundermug, De La Bahia, Nikki who's kennel I cannot spell very well all have great bloodlines. There are others also so if you are out there this a shortlist.

Some much info out there. Sorry for the rambling :oops: .
This is my opinion with my short experience with the breed. If at all possible from your shortlist I would go and visit and see at least the female and hopefully the puppies. If at all possible see all of that bloodline you can so you know what to expect and hone what your tastes are going to be. Temperment, Health, Construction, Head Type, Reproductive Traits, movement, all considered and try to make the best descion you can. even after everything there is also luck involved.

Good luck and happy learning and hunting. We are all there with you and I wish you success.

Joe

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jazyj

Tue Nov 07 2006, 01:14AM

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Joined: Wed Feb 08 2006, 12:00AM
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I wish I could ramble with such aplomb Joe. Thats some great observations and advice given the post, IMO (even re Phil :lol: ). Thanks for taking the time.

Welcome Villain, as Lori points out it seems you are progressing in a logical and sensible fashion, good luck.

Robbie

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4myneo

Wed Nov 08 2006, 05:03PM

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Joined: Tue May 16 2006, 12:00AM
Location: Maryland
Posts: 75

Hahahaha!! Joe- What do you mean you can't spell my kennel name?? LMAO!!

I don't know if I agree that females are more docile than males! Seems the other way around here. Even the male's that don't generally get along with other dogs will tolerate them for a few. The female's are in attack mode just catching a glimpse of the 'enemy!!'

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lori

Thu Nov 09 2006, 08:54AM

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Joined: Wed Dec 07 2005, 12:00AM
Location: Utah USA
Posts: 509

I agree with you Robbie......Joe some excellent ideas you have expressed!! I think it is also important to deal with people you feel comfortable with. So getting to know the breeders who do have the bloodlines a person likes is always a good thing to do. There are many wonderful Mastini people out there!!!!

Boy Howdy....I hear you on that Nik!!!!!!!!! Mommy Maddness!!!!!
HAHAHAHAH!!!!

Hugs!!

Lori

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