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My basic info
Breed
Neapolitan Mastiff
Color
Brindle
Age
9 years 11 months old, Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
128 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
Golly
My details
Not good with kids
Not good with cats
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Golly is fully grown at about 125-130 lbs. We got him after Animal Control confiscated him from his owners as he was hugely neglected and starved. We took him to an ophthalmologist to have a very painful dermoid cyst (benign) removed from the cornea of his left eye. His test was borderline as to whether he produces enough tears, so he needs to have eyedrops twice a day. The ophthalmologist will decide at a future checkup if drops can be discontinued. Golly is a bit of a ham and loves to get attention from his adoring fans. He is super strong and will need to go to a trainer to get him to stop pulling on leash. The challenge is that he has too many chins to wear a correction collar, and is not a candidate for a no-pull harness or a gentle leader. Golly should be OK with a large female dog or by himself. He seems pretty interested in cats and will bark at them; we don’t know if he’d hurt one or not. He’s generally a mellow guy. That said, IF someone gets him really riled up, he can go into hump mode. For that reason, we do not want to put him with small children. He is great for his baths right down to having a high-velocity blow dryer used on him; he stands for it just fine. In spite of having a huge puddle of face, he is not a constant drooler. He will drool for a short time after eating or drinking. Other than that, he’s got a pretty dry mouth. He is crate trained and may be housebroken, but we recommend he wear a belly band for the first week or so in a new home just in case. He will get into trash and any other food items that are within his reach. He barks/whines from his crate when he needs to go outside, when he believes it’s time for his meals, and when he believes he’s been outside too long. He does not snore, and is not as gassy as many mastiffs can be. He’s vaccinated, dewormed, de-flea’d, groomed, and microchipped. You’ll get a ton of attention when taking him out in public – he’s a true showstopper! Please call 408-590-0948 or email adoptarescuedog@aol.com
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