New Stories

The Mastiff, A Tale

In this poem from three centuries ago, a Mastiff becomes the unwitting focus of an argument between a wife and her jealous husband.

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:41pm

A new genetic study shows how many Molosser breeds are related, but tossed the Tibetan Mastiff from that family tree.

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:30pm

Hooch, an abused Dogue de Bordeaux rescued by Zach Skow, works with recovering addicts, the homeless and autistic kids.

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:23pm

Abandoned Tibetan Mastiffs compete with snow leopards on the Tibetan Plateau.

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 9:58pm

Photo: Doggy Soul

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