Cropping

Cropping, Great Britain, Raymond Triquet, Dogue De Bordeaux

The Cropped Dogue de Bordeaux: What Happened?

Changing social norms — along with a British snub — likely contributed to the French mastiff regaining its nature ear.

Controversy, Cropping, Docking, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, Neapolitan Mastiff, More Molossers

Tails, You Lose

The docking of tails and cropping of ears are all but extinct in certain parts of Europe. Are U.S. breeders feeling the pinch?

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Cartoon from Punch magazine in 1846 depicting Bill George's famous Canine Castle dog dealership.

By George

London dog dealer and Mastiff breeder Bill George was famous for his canny ability to find a good dog no matter who bred it.

Wild Thing

This South American Molosser evolved in the wild of Uruguay, and has survived centuries of government-sanctioned culling. Today it's Uruguay's national dog.

Bamboo Trail

Just as rare as the panda bear, which comes from the same part of China, the Chongqing Dog has generated a lot of interest among fanciers who appreciate its Molosser-style head, naturally pricked ears and odd, bamboo-shaped tail.

Cropping

The Cropped Dogue de Bordeaux: What Happened?

Tails, You Lose

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