Body: The length of the dog, measured from the point of the shoulder to the point of
the buttock is 10% - 15% greater than the height of the dog measured from the highest point of the shoulder
to the ground. Depth of the ribcage is equal to about half of the total height of the dog. Ribs are long
and well sprung. Chest: Broad and deep, well muscled. Underline and
tuckup: The underline of the abdomen is practically horizontal. There is little or no tuckup.
Commentary
We've talked about the body a little already. This is a rectangular dog. Like the Mastiff, the body
of the dog is about half the height. The Mastino must not get its height from length of leg, but from
its body and legs proportioned together.
We've talked about the body a little already. This is a rectangular dog. Like the Mastiff, the body
of the dog is about half the height. The Mastino must not get its height from length of leg, but from
its body and legs proportioned together.
Ribs should be "well spring" rounded and strong.
Sometimes in younger dogs and bitches you will see narrower ribs but the proper mature dog is distinctly
barrel-shaped. The chest is broad and deep, and again, when you touch the dog, you should feel hard muscles.
The mass of this dog is made by its construction,not by its weight.
Ribs should be "well spring" rounded and strong. Sometimes in younger dogs and bitches you
will see narrower ribs but the proper mature dog is distinctly barrel-shaped. The chest is broad and
deep, and again, when you touch the dog, you should feel hard muscles. The mass of this dog is made by
its construction,not by its weight
The "keel" or breastone should clearly be level with the point of the elbow. The whole chest
must be wide, and must indicate the mass and strength of this dog.
If you draw a line along the bottom of the abdomen, it should parallel a line drawn along the topline..in
the adult Mastino, there should be little to no tuckup. Note that the skin may hang down below the underside,
so be sure you're looking at the abdomen, not just the hanging skin.
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