Breeds

Natalie Allouche, Therapy, Mastiff

Special Ed

This gentle, super-sized Mastiff is a role model to disadvantaged schoolkids.

Spanish Mastiffs being presented in the show ring.

Alan Levine, Ed Thomason, Handling, Michael Brantley, Pam Gilley, Pam McClintock, Showing, More Molossers

Handle With Care

Showing dogs is a challenge, and even more so when the dog at the end of your lead is super-sized. Five Molosser handlers share their tricks of the trade.

Best in Show, Bullmastiff, Helene Nietsch

All the Right Stuff

Not to be bested: Breeder-judge Helene Nietsch presents a visual gallery of AKC Best in Show Bullmastiffs. */

Bullmastiff, Downsizing, French Bulldog, Mini-Molossers

French Connection

When it comes to classic pairings, there’s love and marriage … peanut butter and jelly … salt and pepper. Dare we add … Bullmastiffs and Frenchies?

Guido Vandoni awards Best Group to Neapolitan Mastiff kennel Allevamento dello Stradone Vesuviano.

Guido Vandoni, Neapolitan Mastiff

Talking With ... Guido Vandoni

In this wide-ranging interview, Italian breeder-judge Guido Vandoni discusses ideal Mastino temperament, problems of hypertype, and his favorite memories of the breed. */

Corrado Bellapianta, Ed Hodas, Cane Corso

Of Corso

Ed Hodas of Belmonte Kennels helped establish the Cane Corso in the United States. Take a walk with him down memory lane.