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Falling for the Ca de Bou

This rare Molosser packs a lot of character in a medium-size package.

Mon, 07/03/2017 - 10:27pm

According to popular thought, yellow eyes in the Cane Corso aren’t just more intimidating – they supposedly give the dog superior night vision.

Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:26am

For decades, critics contend, the Fila Brasileiro has been crossed with Great Danes and Neapolitan Mastiffs, in effect ruining the breed.

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 10:40pm

Bullmastiff and Dogue puppies — equally cute! Dogue photo by Sanna Sander.

At first glance, the Bullmastiff and Dogue de Bordeaux might seem very similar. Which makes their many differences all the more important.

Thu, 04/20/2017 - 10:17am

Your faithful publisher watching Neapolitan Mastiffs at Crufts. Photo: Sonja Smidova

A newbie to Britain's biggest dog show shares her impressions of its Molossers - not to mention a Cornish pasty

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 8:34am

Head study of Turk the Dogue de Bordeaux at Tring.

The taxidermied-dog gallery in Britain’s Natural History Museum has some surprising Molossers – including Mastiffs and Dogues – in the mix.

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 1:27pm

Swinford with the original Bantu.

A half-century ago, John Swinford decided to re-create the medieval guard dog. Here's how he did it.

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 7:43pm

The 18th-Century fountain at the royal palace of Caserta depicts a very modern-looking Cane Corso.

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 6:58pm

Nicola Imbimbo remembers the great dogs, and the great men, of the Neapolitan Mastiff's native Naples.

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:09am

The Cane Corso is the athlete among Molossers. Here are 10 things to know about evaluating the breed.

Sun, 02/12/2017 - 3:21am