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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.

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Fri, 12/30/2016 - 11:25pm

The 1948 Associated Press story that created some confusion about which Pocantico was which.

Mistaken - and Taken - Identity

The truth about the Pocantico kennel name: Despite the hype, those long-ago Bullmastiffs were not Rockefeller reared.

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Fri, 12/30/2016 - 9:24pm

Uberto Gasche and Neapolitan Mastiff in the heart of Rome

The Mastinaro Who Would Be King

Every serious Neapolitan Mastiff lover eventually makes the pilgrimage to Uberto Gasche’s kennel in Rome, as surely as other tourists ogle the Coliseum or crane their necks at the Sistine ceiling.

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Thu, 12/22/2016 - 6:09am

Bifid, or split noses, surface occasionally in Bullmastiffs

Split Decision

Bifid noses – also called "double," "split" or "cleft" noses – are undesirable in Bullmastiffs and other breeds, not least of all because they have been associated with more serious midline defects like cleft lip and palate.

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Fri, 12/09/2016 - 10:47am

Tibetan mastiff posing on a pedestal beside Yamdrok Lake in Tibet, China

Tibetan mastiff posing on a pedestal beside Yamdrok Lake in Tibet, China.

The High Life

Genetic research shows that the Tibetan Mastiff gained the ability to thrive in its high-altitude homeland by interbreeding with local wolves.

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Thu, 12/08/2016 - 1:44pm

Fluff Piece

No matter what you call them – “fluffies,” “hairies” or “rough coats” – long-haired Mastiffs are instant conversation sparkers for those who have never seen one.

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Tue, 11/22/2016 - 11:12am

The Cane Corso Coat

Nicola Mille discusses the correct coat for the Cane Corso -- length, texture and color.

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Tue, 11/15/2016 - 8:50pm

Take Note ... of the Cane Corso

We ask accomplished fanciers to sit down with "their" AKC standard and "take note" about where they think judges and breeders often go astray. Breeder-judge Shauna DeMoss shares her thoughts on the AKC Cane Corso standard.