Swinford with the original Bantu.
Bandogge Beginnings
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
New Stories
Fountain of Truth
The 18th-Century fountain at the royal palace of Caserta depicts a very modern-looking Cane Corso.
Wed, 03/01/2017 - 6:58pm
Memories of a Mastinaro
Nicola Imbimbo remembers the great dogs, and the great men, of the Neapolitan Mastiff's native Naples.
Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:09am
10 Things to Know Before Judging the Cane Corso
The Cane Corso is the athlete among Molossers. Here are 10 things to know about evaluating the breed.
Sun, 02/12/2017 - 3:21am
Proof of her breed's athleticism, this Dogue de Bordeaux tries her paw at the fast-paced Sighthound sport of lure coursing.
Workin' It
In lure coursing, what Dogues don’t have in the grace of a Sighthound they make up for in focus.
Sat, 02/04/2017 - 4:12pm
Documenting the Dogue de Bordeaux
In 1896, Dogue de Bordeaux fancier Jean-Pierre Megnin described the state of the breed, both in the show ring and whelping box.
Sat, 02/04/2017 - 3:57pm
Docility, sociability, temperament, curiosity, watchfulness and fiber are among the traits that comprise Cane Corso temperament.
Temperamental Journey
If we lose the temperament, argues Cane Corso fancier Michael Ertaskiran, we lose the breed.Â
Sat, 02/04/2017 - 2:37pm
China Syndrome
Christofer Habig outlines a plan to split the Tibetan Mastiff into two breeds: a true long-haired mastiff called the Zang Ao and the more moderate Do Khyi.
Wed, 02/01/2017 - 8:06pm
A head study of Ch. Snowy Mountain Chakotay at Iron Hills. Note the beautiful nose and lip pigment, as well as the absence of eye-rim pigment. While very desirable, pigmented eye rims are not a requirement of any Dogo standard.
Spot On
Dogo breeders strive to accomplish what Mother Nature has created in the polar bear — a black-skinned animal with a full white coat.
Mon, 01/16/2017 - 10:13am
Understanding the Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiffs are living, breathing relics — and they are as misunderstood as they are imposing.
Sun, 01/08/2017 - 12:09pm