Breeds

Agustin Nores Martinez, Antonio Nores Martinez, Raul Zeballos, Dogo Argentino

El Dogo Argentino

Dr. Raul Zeballos, a fancier of 60 years, lauds the "King of the Pampas" ... and tells how he acquired his Dogo Argentinos, the first in North America, from the creator of the breed.

Mario Querci, Ponzano, Tuscany, Neapolitan Mastiff, New Stories

Mythical Mario

More than a quarter-century after his death, revisiting Mario Querci of Ponzano fame, one of the world's most influential mastinari.

Breeding, Health, Pyometra, More Molossers

The P Word

“They told us in vet school, ‘Never let the sun set on a pyo,’” the young veterinarian said.

Donna Bahlman, Head, Jessica Bahlman, Old School Mastiffs, Type, Mastiff

Heady Stuff

A point-by-point visual guide to the AKC Mastiff standard. */ */

Bullmastiff, Pam McClintock

Night Dog Reimagined

Pam McClintock looks back at the Night Dog, and compares him to today's modern Bullmastiff.

Breeders, Bullmastiff, standard, Type

Spotlight on the Bullmastiff

Nine Bullmastiff breeder-judges from around the world share their impressions of the breed.

Carla Romanelli Lensi, Rottweiler, More Molossers

A Moment With ... Carla Romanelli Lensi

Questions and answer with an international Rottweiler authority. */ */

Health, Orthopedics, More Molossers

Casing the Joint

How to avoid surgery in orthopedically compromised Molossers.

10 Things, Bullmastiff, Pat O'Brien, standard

10 Things to Know Before Judging the Bullmastiff

Second-generation breeder Pat O'Brien discusses this quintessentially British breed.

Feeding, History, Mastiff

Blast from the Past

From raw scraped beef to milk pudding, some vintage advice for rearing Mastiff puppies.