hypertype
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Molosser style.
Bullmastiff, hypertype, Hypotype, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, Dogue De Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Rare Molossers, Tibetan Mastiff, More Molossers
When faced with these two extremes, Molosser fanciers should choose the middle ground: “Just right.”
When it comes to breed type, more is not always more.
Bullmastiff judge and expert Billy Brittle shares his concern about overdone dogs — and the departure from breed type that they represent.
Columnist Bas Bosch on the most operatic of the Molossers: the Neapolitan Mastiff.
Bas Bosch, Bullmastiff, hypertype, Molosser Musings, Wrinkles, Dogue De Bordeaux, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff
In this brilliant essay, Molosser expert Bas Bosch explains how wrinkling can be a bellwether for hypertype in the Molosser 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?
When the British Kennel Club instituted veterinary checks at its highest-profile show, the Neapolitan Mastiff suffered most from the scrutiny. Now a thoughtful campaign within the breed to put extremes in check is bearing fruit.
The Neapolitan Mastiff is under siege in the United Kingdom. Will the rest of the world follow suit?
In this wide-ranging discussion, British Bullmastiff experts Billy Brittle and Grant Slater discuss everything from what to look for in a puppy to what countries are producing the best Bullies.