Breeds

Mingyu Li, Snow leopard, Tibet, Tibetan Mastiff

Snow Problem

Abandoned Tibetan Mastiffs compete with snow leopards on the Tibetan Plateau.

Photo: Doggy Soul

Ca de Bou, Spain, Rare Molossers

This rare Molosser packs a lot of character in a medium-size package.

eye color, standard, Yellow eyes, Cane Corso

According to popular thought, yellow eyes in the Cane Corso aren’t just more intimidating – they supposedly give the dog superior night vision.

CAFIB, Chico Peltier, Clube de Aprimoramento do Fila Brasileiro, Crossbreeding, Fila Brasileiro

For decades, critics contend, the Fila Brasileiro has been crossed with Great Danes and Neapolitan Mastiffs, in effect ruining the breed.

Bullmastiff and Dogue puppies — equally cute! Dogue photo by Sanna Sander.

Bullmastiff, Helene Nietsch, Dogue De Bordeaux

At first glance, the Bullmastiff and Dogue de Bordeaux might seem very similar. Which makes their many differences all the more important.

Your faithful publisher watching Neapolitan Mastiffs at Crufts. Photo: Sonja Smidova

Crufts, More Molossers

A newbie to Britain's biggest dog show shares her impressions of its Molossers - not to mention a Cornish pasty

Head study of Turk the Dogue de Bordeaux at Tring.

Museum, Taxidermy, Tring, More Molossers

The taxidermied-dog gallery in Britain’s Natural History Museum has some surprising Molossers – including Mastiffs and Dogues – in the mix.

Swinford with the original Bantu.

Bandogge, John Swinford, Swinford Bandog, Rare Molossers, New Stories