Breeds
Dane or Mastino? At first glance, it's not quite clear
Is a fetish for the Neapolitan Mastiff ruining the Great Dane in Europe?
Tibetan Mastiff breeder-judges from around the world answer our questions-- and their answers reflect the often conflicting views of the breed in its own ranks.
The 1948 Associated Press story that created some confusion about which Pocantico was which.
The truth about the Pocantico kennel name: Despite the hype, those long-ago Bullmastiffs were not Rockefeller reared.
Every serious Neapolitan Mastiff lover eventually makes the pilgrimage to Uberto Gasche’s kennel in Rome, as surely as other tourists ogle the Coliseum or crane their necks at the Sistine ceiling.
Bifid noses – also called "double," "split" or "cleft" noses – are undesirable in Bullmastiffs and other breeds, not least of all because they have been associated with more serious midline defects like cleft lip and palate.
Tibetan mastiff posing on a pedestal beside Yamdrok Lake in Tibet, China.
Genetic research shows that the Tibetan Mastiff gained the ability to thrive in its high-altitude homeland by interbreeding with local wolves.
No matter what you call them – “fluffies,” “hairies” or “rough coats” – long-haired Mastiffs are instant conversation sparkers for those who have never seen one.
Nicola Mille discusses the correct coat for the Cane Corso -- length, texture and color.
We ask accomplished fanciers to sit down with "their" AKC standard and "take note" about where they think judges and breeders often go astray. Breeder-judge Shauna DeMoss shares her thoughts on the AKC Cane Corso standard.
Current debates in the Tibetan Mastiff breed and dramatic changes taking place in China prompted this global gathering.
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