All Dog Breeds >>Health of Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neo is generally hardy, but like all breeds, has some specific health concerns. The most common is Cherry eye. Others include:
Hip dysplasia
Ectropion
Entropion
Elbow dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy[citation needed]
Hypothyroidism
Cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Skin infections between skin folds called Pyoderma
Anesthetic Sensitivity
Additionally, Neos do not do well in hot weather, and are prone to heatstroke. Like most giant breeds, the Neapolitan Mastiff is not particularly long-lived, averaging 7 to 9 years, however, with a proper biologically appropriate diet, safe exercise, and proper weight maintenance, there is no reason that the average Neo cannot live beyond that.