Handling


"The Old English Mastiff Club Show at the Crystal Palace: Taking a Photograph Under Difficulties," 1890. Some things never change!
Handlers share their tried-and-true tips on wrangling, um, showing Molossers to best advantage in the ring.

Spanish Mastiffs being presented in the show ring.
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.