Black Boerboels in AKC rings
The color schism in this rare breed recently set Facebook ablaze. But all’s well that ends well.
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 8:37pm
New Stories
In writing the Dogo's inaugural AKC standard, Daniel D'Hulst kept in mind the original standard and philosophy of breed creator Antonio Nores Martinez.
Crafting the Dogo Argentino Standard
Daniel D’Hulst reflects on his ‘bad-ass’ adaptation for AKC.
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 5:06pm
An About Face on Molosser Origins
Maybe the world's super-sized canines are related after all.
Mon, 09/18/2023 - 9:10am
Adalena Serra do Barbanza, a Spanish import owned by Crystal Kaiser.
Cherished Guardian of Spain
The Pyrenean Mastiff is headed for AKC’s Miscellaneous class in June 2024.
Wed, 08/30/2023 - 3:30pm
Fulvo? Formentino? Frumentino? Don't know what to call this color? Read on.
Fulvo? Formentino? Frumentino? ... What the F?
If you are a Cane Corso enthusiast, you need to get a grip on this trio of F words.
Fri, 08/18/2023 - 9:10am
All That Glitters
The Bullmastiff was once the guard dog of choice in South Africa's De Beers diamond mines. What happened?
Mon, 08/14/2023 - 8:45am
Neapolitan Mastiff fanciers would easily spot their breed's influence in this Dogue de Bordeaux.
The Devil Is in The Details
It’s a natural tendency to immerse ourselves in our chosen breed, to the exclusion of all others. But it's important to know what influences from other breeds can bedevil our own.
Wed, 08/09/2023 - 2:26am
Move Over, Marlboro Man
To understand rustic Molossers like the Dogo Argentino and Cane Corso, look to this cigarette-smoking icon.
Fri, 07/28/2023 - 10:05am
Not So Glad to See the Back of You
The low-down on that common Molosser fault, “high in the rear.”
Wed, 07/26/2023 - 1:29pm
The Benefit of Hindsight
Though rarely discussed, rearquarter proportions are fundamental in Molosser breeds.
Mon, 06/26/2023 - 8:24pm