Bamboo Trail
Just as rare as the panda bear, which comes from the same part of China, the Chongqing Dog has generated a lot of interest among fanciers who appreciate its Molosser-style head, naturally pricked ears and odd, bamboo-shaped tail.
Just as rare as the panda bear, which comes from the same part of China, the Chongqing Dog has generated a lot of interest among fanciers who appreciate its Molosser-style head, naturally pricked ears and odd, bamboo-shaped tail.
With the help of Italian fancier Nicola Mille, we canvas history for an explanation as to how France’s ancient herding dog, the Beauceron, might have sidled its way into the Cane Corso gene pool.
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Three decades ago, a Nepalese-bred Tibetan Mastiff named Tü-Bo set the standard for the breed throughout Europe. Today, however, he has been all but forgotten.
Reluctant to leave their two Dogues de Bordeaux at home, a Russian couple rents a motorhome and takes a journey of almost 5,000 miles across Europe.
In a controversial move, Crufts instituted veterinary exams at the high-profile show, resulting in two Molosser breeds having their Best of Breed wins revoked for eye anomalies. We survey the fallout.
Longtime breeder Carol Beans of Tauralan Bullmastiffs looks back over four decades in the breed – and shares her thoughts on what the future might hold.
Perhaps now more than ever, the native breed from the Rooftop of the World finds itself at a crossroads.
WHaM - that stands for "Wrinkles, Head and Mass." But some Neapolitan Mastiff fanciers argue that the catchy acronym has outlived its usefulness, and encourages a caricature of the breed.
Artist Monika Paruzel of Poland loves painting dogs. But the Dogo Argentino has a special place in her heart ... and on her easel.