Betty Baxter

Betty Baxter at Farnaby in 1975.

Betty Baxter, Brindle, Mastiff

Talking With ... Betty Baxter

Janine Morffew interviews the long-time Mastiff breeder-judge and author. */

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Among all the Molossers, the Boerboel arguably has the most unfixed type. One way to think of the breed is the middle ground between the Bullmastiff and Dogue de Bordeaux.

Bullmastiff puppy with taped ears. Photo: Pieter Brepoels

Ear's the Thing

“Flying nun ears” usually appear at four to six months, around the same time a Bullmastiff puppy begins teething. Warning: If not fixed in time, they might stay that way.

The Proper Mastiff

The proper Mastiff is a great lump of a challenge, with a temperament that combines gentle spirit with equal parts hard headedness and willfulness.

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