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
New Stories
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.
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
Chin Is In
"No chin, no chance" is Belgian judge Bas Bosch's oft-repeated admonition about Dogues de Bordeaux who hope to earn a ribbon under him.
Fri, 01/06/2017 - 10:10am
Two Bullmastiffs lived at Colonial Williamsburg in the early 1940s, presumably guarding the restored colonial village. Did they patrol its perimeter as their brethren did farther north for the Rockefeller family?
Down Virginia Way
In the 1940s, two Rockefeller-bred Bullmastiffs arrived at this colonial town as a canine anachronisms.
Thu, 01/05/2017 - 9:41pm
Crossing Paths
Did the Rockefeller family and early Bullmastiff breeder John Cross ever cross paths? Not likely.
Wed, 01/04/2017 - 9:32pm
Dane or Mastino? At first glance, it's not quite clear
The Dane Debate
Is a fetish for the Neapolitan Mastiff ruining the Great Dane in Europe?
Sun, 01/01/2017 - 6:57pm
Spotlight on the Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff breeder-judges from around the world answer our questions-- and their answers reflect the often conflicting views of the breed in its own ranks.
Fri, 12/30/2016 - 11:25pm
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