Move over, Godzilla and Kong: It's Cane Corso vs. Neapolitan Mastiff
Will the original Italian Molosser please stand up?
Fri, 05/24/2024 - 11:06am
New Stories
Hero, the Confederate Prison Dog
This "Russian Bloodhound" (or maybe "Bavarian Boar Hound") was once considered the biggest dog in the world.
Sat, 04/27/2024 - 5:27pm
A Hundred Years of Bullmastiffs
British show celebrated the breed’s official century-old birthday.
Thu, 04/11/2024 - 3:48pm
Will My Molosser Go Blind from Canine Multifocal Retinopathy?
Understanding Canine Multifocal Retinopathy disease in Molossers.
Thu, 04/11/2024 - 3:05pm
Meet Argentina’s Cloned Presidential Mastiffs
Javier Melei intends to govern with his five genetically identical Molossers at his side.
Wed, 02/28/2024 - 4:25pm
Big Babylonian Dogs
The Near East is the geographical region that stretches from the eastern shore of the Mediterranean (modern Israel, Lebanon and Syria) to the Zagros Mountains that form the western edge of the Iranian plateau, as far north as Anatolia (modern Turkey) and south to the Persian/Arab Gulf.
The central portion of this region is called Mesopotamia (“the land between the rivers” – the Euphrates and the Tigris) and is roughly comparable to the modern state of Iraq.
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 10:31pm
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.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 4:42pm
Photo: Natascha Den Herder
Heady Stuff: Understanding the Cephalic Index
Comparing the width and length of the Molosser head.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 4:07pm
How Long Will Your Molosser Live?
A British study finds that size and muzzle length are correlated with longevity in dogs.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 3:33pm
Graphic from the SABBS Illustrated Breed Standard Terminology sheet. How many numbers can you correctly identify? (Scroll down to the bottom of the story for answers.)
The SABBS Appraisal: Boerboels, Inch by Inch
This South African assessment is a worthwhile tool for understanding a dog’s strengths and weaknesses.
Sat, 01/27/2024 - 3:11pm