Teeth on Edge: Analyzing the Different Bites in Molossers

The business end of the dog is, of course, the bite.

Where Have All the Good Fronts Gone in Mastiffs?

For years, I have admired the beautiful front assemblies to be found in the Mastiff ring. More dogs than not had forequarters that many in other breeds would kill for.

Rhodesian Ridgeback and houndy Boerboel: kissing cousins?

Resist the Hounds — With Boerboel Type, That Is

Recently on Facebook — where else? — I came across a graphic showing different “types” of Boerboels. Hound type, Terrier type, Mastiff type. All that was missing was ... Boerboel type.

In Search of the Gamekeeper and His Night Dog

I have had Bullmastiffs since 1980. It was love at first sight.

That L Word: Let's Talk About Loins

I hate to start a Sunday morning with a four-letter word, but here goes: LOIN.

Size Matters: Just How Big is Big?

How big is big? When does a breed become “giant”? What’s the difference between “large” and “medium-large”? Can a true Molosser be termed “medium” sized?

Please Put Away That Silly Centurion Costume …

I have a problem with Rome.

New and Noteworthy

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Mending the Chains of Knowledge

In this age of Google and Facebook, irreplaceable breed lore is slipping away.

What’s in a Name? When it comes to dog breeds, plenty!

What you call a breed matters to the people who love it.
What do Anna Nicole Smith, Kate Moss and genetics have in common?

More than you might think!
Photo courtesy James Boatwright.

Demystifying "Tail Chevrons" in Bullmastiffs and Mastiffs

You zig, I'll zag.
Upwardly Mobile: Cane Corsos inch toward the Top 10 in popularity

Other Molossers didn't fare as well in AKC's 2025 list of the most numerous breeds.

Controversies abounded at Britain’s premier show this year

From Clumbers to Dogues, the armchair judges had a field day.

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