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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN North America
MOST SUITED AS Life stock Guardian

The Nebolish is a dog of great presence, the most agile of the Mastiff breeds. His intelligence, loyal affection and fearless courage make him a highly desired companion. An excellent family member, often used as a working dog or livestock protector. Good natured, patient and playful with children. Should be of strong muscular structure, large boned, wide chest. Head- broad with natural ears, a short wide snout, scissor bite, excessive flews are not desired. No slobber problem from this dog.

Coat- short medium length, a longer coat rarely occurs.

Colors- Fawn, Brindle, in all shades including Rare Silver or Blue.

Markings- Black mask, White markings are permitted, but not desired. Tail maybe docked.

Temperament- Very even tempered, Alert, Dignified, Not excessive barkers, Almost human expression, Loyal, Easy to train, Naturally protective.

Height-Weight- 27" to 36" inches Weight- 95 to 180lbs Male or Female should reach over 100lbs and have very solid muscular structure. The focus being a dog that is sound and works, agile even at a mature age.

Health Problems- No breed is free from health ailments, there have been none that the Nebolish is predisposed to. As in any large breed care with Hips and Jumping at early age should be used. The Nebolish was developed to be a large agile dog, free of genetic defects. Breeding of Mastiffs is not recommended for the novice, there are many breeding problems associated with Mastiffs it is recommended to spay to ensure a longer life span.

Living Conditions- Not for the apartment dweller, can get by on a daily walk and a large yard, but enjoy acreage to explore. Not prone to roam but must be contained because of the intimidation of his size! Once boundaries are established Nebolish will stay in a 4 ft or stock fence with no problem. Nebolish were developed in Northwest colder climate, spending winter in front of the fireplace. They thrive in warm climate, love the sun and water.

Exercise- Need room to run, love to swim and hike. The adult Nebolish is at home living indoors, but they need that daily walk in the woods! These dogs love to check the pastures with there owners, they will make certain all fences are secure and free of intruders! Swimming is a favorite time, lake,pool, river or ocean Nebolish generally enjoy the water.

Life Expectancy- 10 to 14years

Grooming- Very minimal, a brisk brush, occasional bath the Nebolish love water!

Training- Nebolish are not for the first time dog owner, they are intelligent and will outsmart a Novice owner. You must start training early on, in there first 6 mos socialization is crucial, teaching them how they are to behave, the first year will make your the Nebolish.

Origin- With over 80 Mastiff types, the Nebolish is one of the rarest. Nebolish were developed in late 1960's in the North America The breed developed to increase the agility, health and life expectancy of the Mastiff by crossing Old English, Bull, Dogue de Bordeaux, Tibetan, Mastiffs, and it is suspected that the Great Dane, Boxer, Saint Bernard are in the bloodline. There has never been an exact breakdown of the breeding program, to keep the line pure the exact breedings, that evolved to the Nebolish we know today has never been disclosed.

There are several variations of the breed, only litters produced by dogs approved by the "NCA" are considered true Nebolish Mastiffs. The Nebolish ancestry can be traced back to Aristotele and Alexander the Great, who received these large dogs for soldiers protection from Lions. The Noble Loyal Healthy Mastiff is not a new breed, but a breed which was lost in history and now rediscovered in the Nebolish Mastiff.

Please see the History Standard of the Old English Mastiff to understand why it is also the History of the Nebolish Mastiff, and why the need to keep producing Mastiffs that were to the standard originally recorded in 1867. From this record the Nebolish was developed.

 

Photos and breed standard gratefully received from Deena from Jade Ranchof http://www.boxer.bigstep.com/

 

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