Italian champion Geronimo, whelped 1972. Bone to burn, just enoigh wrinkle. Photo: Nicola Imbimbo.
Cristofer Habig Throws a Life Preserver to the Neo
A return to rustic type can cure what ails the breed.
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:17pm
New Stories
Damara Bolte, a Legacy of Leadership and Devotion
An icon in Mastiffs — and purebred dogs — celebrates her 95th.
Fri, 09/25/2026 - 9:07pm
Waylon with his wall of rosettes. Photo: Sierra Archer's Canoeplace Candids.
Title Search: This Mastiff has earned 300 titles—and counting!
Waylon the Mastiff is shattering stereotypes about his breed.
Tue, 09/15/2026 - 2:37pm
What breed is this? Does it matter? It's too short bodied, which is a problem in a number of Molosser breeds.
The Long and Short of It: Understanding Molosser Proportions
In many breeds, getting the right relationship of height to length is a challenge.
Thu, 07/23/2026 - 3:19pm
AI-generated image (obviously). Read on to see learn what this dog really looked like.
Mastiff on the Mayflower: A History Mystery
Exactly what did the first Molossers on American soil look like?
Sun, 07/12/2026 - 5:24pm
AI generated image.
Move Over, Tin Man: The importance of breeding with heart
If you can't accept a breed's idiosyncracies, please swipe left.
Thu, 07/02/2026 - 9:55pm
Teeth on Edge: Analyzing the Different Bites in Molossers
Varying occlusions reflect different roles in this wide-ranging family of dogs.
Mon, 06/08/2026 - 2:36pm
Where Have All the Good Fronts Gone in Mastiffs?
Once an enviable given, this invaluable virtue is becoming a rarity.
Sun, 05/24/2026 - 2:15pm
Mending the Chains of Knowledge
In this age of Google and Facebook, irreplaceable breed lore is slipping away.
Fri, 05/15/2026 - 3:32pm
What’s in a Name? When it comes to dog breeds, plenty!
What you call a breed matters to the people who love it.
Sun, 05/03/2026 - 4:54am
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