Breeds

Adele Pfenniger, Bullmastiff

Eye of the Beholder

Adele Pfenninger was once known for her winning Bullmastiffs. Now her paintings depicting them are sought after by art-minded fanciers.

When it comes to breed type, more is not always more.

Billy Brittle, Bullmastiff, hypertype

Bullmastiff judge and expert Billy Brittle shares his concern about overdone dogs — and the departure from breed type that they represent.

Richard Eichhorn, Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff breeder and judge Richard Eichhorn shares his introduction to the breed, and his strong opinions about how it should be classified.

Bullmastiff, Helene Nietsch

An authoritative piece on Bullmastiff type by breeder-judge Helene Nietsch.

Dana Moeller, Husbandry, Mastiff, New Stories

They say Mastiffs are like Fritos: You can’t have just one. Here's how to manage a crop of them.

Anesthesia, Health, Robin Waldvogel White, More Molossers

What you need to know before your Molosser undergoes anesthesia.

Mark McElderry, Raymond Triquet, standard, Dogue De Bordeaux

Crafting the American standard for the Dogue de Bordeaux took time, patience ... and lots of overseas input.

Raymond Triquet, Dogue De Bordeaux

An interview with Dogue de Bordeaux legend — and savior — Professor Raymond Triquet. Not to be missed!

Alabai, Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Irina Kyyanitsya, Livestock Guardian Dog, Rare Molossers

Irina Kyyanitsya shares her experiences with this larger-than-life guard dog from Central Asia, also known as the Alabai.

Bas Bosch, Molosser Musings, More Molossers

An interview with Bas Bosch of Belgium, well-respected Molosser judge and publisher. */