Good for you, your looking to make a new addition of a Neapolitan Mastiff to your family. It's a great undertaking that has its responsibilities, but the rewards of mastiff companionship will well outweigh any work that must be done.

So first step in getting a quality Neapolitan mastiff is hammering down a reputable breeder; this may take some effort. You see, you want a breeder that is dedicated to the breed, has a genuine love for the breed, a strong pride in her mastiffs and has attentiveness to her customers.

So where do you find such a breeder? Well they could be right down the street or they could be halfway across the world. What you're going to do is screen your breeder potentials with a series of questions to ensure that you get the right type of breeder; so you end up with a healthy and well tempered mastiff.

In this segment I'll give you the 3 most important questions to ask any Neapolitan mastiff breeder your considering.

1. What other breeds of dog do you care for and breed?

With this question you're looking to find out just exactly how dedicated the breeder is to the Neapolitan mastiff. So, if she answers you by saying that she breeds some cocker spaniels and the occasional poodle, then it's time to move on.

2. How comprehensive is your health guarantee on the puppies you sell

Any professional breeder will stand behind their dog, by providing a health guarantee. The guarantee should cover you for at least three month of any diseases after the puppies is moved to its new home; the more comprehensive the guarantee, the better.

3. Do you belong to any Neapolitan clubs or show groups?

You're looking for a general yes on this question, with a specific name on the group your breeder belongs to. You can check up on the name of the group later to see if it's legitimate (chances are they are). A breeder that belongs to a group focused on this particular breed certainly has a passion and loves to share with others.

All three questions can be done over the phone, if the breeder answers positively to all three questions then congratulations time to setup a visit.