A mastinaro (plural mastinari) is a Neapolitan Mastiff breeder. Specifically, mastinari are the group of Neapolitan men who have worked since World War II to work as breeders at great personal sacrifice
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Famous Mastinari
The most well-known Mastinaro is likely the late Mario Querci of Kennel Di Ponzano. An association has been named in his memory, as is a world leading show called the Trofeo Mario Querci, which takes place on a weekend each year in late September or early October in Pistoia, Italy.
Mastinari of today
There are very few Mastinari left. One is 80-year-old Raffaele Scognamiglio, known as Zio Raffaele (Uncle Raffaele). The other is 78-year-old Umberto Miranda, known as Don Baffone, now with only one female Neapolitan Mastiff.
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