A World Apart
Helene Nietsch reflects on the French Bullmastiff and Mastiff club's 2023 shows.
Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:58pm
New Stories
Two Greyhounds and a Mastiff, painted by Sawrey Gilpin in 1780 for their owner, the 8th Duke of Hamilton.
A Little Sighthound Sumthin' Sumthin'
Dig deep, and you’ll find this unlikely Molosser ancestor.
Fri, 11/24/2023 - 7:43pm
D is for Disqualification
Some fanciers bandy the term “disqualification” around liberally, as if tossing a big salad. But that word comes with very specific conditions — to say nothing of serious ramifications.
A disqualification is the ultimate censure in the dog-show world, a verdict by a judge that sends your dog from the ring in a cloud of ignominy.
Wed, 11/22/2023 - 1:32am
What Is Seal, and Why Haven't You Noticed It Before?
This color is almost never discussed, but is widespread in a number of Molosser breeds, most notably the Cane Corso.
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 9:04pm
The Genetics of Seal Brindle in the Cane Corso … Probably
While no one truly understands how this color pattern works, here is a genetics buff’s educated guess.
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:58pm
What is Chestnut Brindle, Exactly?
Decoding the Cane Corso’s peculiar color lingo.
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:05pm
Brindle Basics: Who Knew Stripes Could Be So Complicated?
From blue brindles to reverse brindles, here’s how this striped pattern manifests in Molossers.
Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:42pm
Judging the Bullmastiff
Breeder-judge Denise Borton offers keys points of breed type.
Wed, 10/25/2023 - 9:31pm
Photo: Mary Bloom.
Becoming a Molosser Judge, AKC Style
Demystifying how new judges are minted and made.
Mon, 10/02/2023 - 9:52am
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Molosser style.
Hypertype vs. Hypotype: Making like Goldilocks
When faced with these two extremes, Molosser fanciers should choose the middle ground: “Just right.”
Sun, 10/01/2023 - 12:14pm