Cane Corsos Take a Straw Poll
Referred to as "paglia," or the color of straw, this shade of Cane Corso is considered rare. But is it acceptable in the show ring? The DNA tells the tale.
Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:42am
New Stories
"The Old English Mastiff Club Show at the Crystal Palace: Taking a Photograph Under Difficulties," 1890. Some things never change!
Brains Over Brawn
Handlers share their tried-and-true tips on wrangling, um, showing Molossers to best advantage in the ring.
Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:11pm
Artful Move
Mastiffs rule as the AKC Museum of the Dog opens in Manhattan.
Fri, 02/22/2019 - 7:59am
Farcroft Fidelity, bred by S.E. Moseley, was the breed's first CC winner in the United Kingdom.
Formula One
How a British dog dealer named S.E. Moseley created the modern Bullmastiff — or took credit for it, at least.
Wed, 09/05/2018 - 8:52am
Bull Mastiff Ch. Athos, owned by a Miss Lane, likely 1930s.
Just a Little Dash Will Do You
Almost a century ago, when the Kennel Club in the United Kingdom changed the name of the Bull-Mastiff to the Bullmastiff, it was no trivial technicality.
Wed, 09/05/2018 - 8:20am
Straight from the Source
The former mayor of Lhasa, Tibet, outlines the three types of Tibetan Mastiffs sought after in its homeland.
Mon, 08/27/2018 - 6:14pm
Engineered to Perfection
The Bullmastiff was designed to be a stealthy nighttime guardian.
Sun, 08/26/2018 - 9:08pm
Boerboel Beginnings
A Bullmastiff with no tail? A larger Cane Corso? A Shar-Pei on steroids? No, it's a Boerboel, and those unfamiliar with the breed have a large learning curve.
Fri, 08/24/2018 - 6:44pm
Here’s to the Heartache
Your heart is encased in a cement block, your throat is in a vice, and your whole body feels like you are dragging the Titanic’s anchor behind you. This is what it feels like to mourn a Molosser.
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Fri, 08/24/2018 - 6:38pm
Color Code
From brindle to black, formentino to fawn, the Cane Corso's beauty is expressed in many shades.
Fri, 08/10/2018 - 4:34am