This Italian Mastiff, is characterised buy the excessive loose skin and wrinkling on its head and face. Saved from oblivion by the Italian Piero Scanziani, it is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. But it is a large dog which needs plenty of food and early socialisation and training maybe necessary. It is also a drooler. The ears are cropped for cosmetic purposes only. It is an excellent guard of family and property. It does not demand heavy exercise.They may be grey, blue, tawny or black in colour. Brindling may also be present. It weighs 50-75 kgs and is 65-75 cms tall.