France Turcotte and friends
Because of their big size and low adoption rates, Molossers have a high euthanasia rate at shelters. A long-time Molosser rescuer shares the ups and downs of rescuing Mastiffs, Neos and more.
Future Champion Rocco and his littermates. Rocco would go on to be one of the foundation dogs of the American selection. Photo: M. Sottile
Over the years, there has been much conjecture surrounding the first litters of Cane Corsos imported from Sicily by Michael Sottile Sr. in the late 1980s.
Bullmastiff puppy with taped ears. Photo: Pieter Brepoels
“Flying nun ears” usually appear at four to six months, around the same time a Bullmastiff puppy begins teething. Warning: If not fixed in time, they might stay that way.
A breeder roundtable with Nik Burnikell and Becky Swainston (Emberez, UK), Bart and Cressy De Croo (Van De Paterhoek, Belgium), Jan and Sonja Dijkstra (De Legeane, Netherlands) and Cindy and Mark McElderry (Northland, USA).
Juliette Cunliffe recalls her introduction to the Tibetan Mastiff.
Arthur Craven was the first to write a book about the "Bull-Mastiff," though he never once lived with the breed.
If Molossers had a sound track, what kind of music would it be? Hint: It's not Simon & Garfunkel!
An excess of excess had prompted this Neapolitan Mastiff devotee to walk away from the breed she loved. But is there a glimmer of hope in the offing?
Having clear, consistent boundaries creates well-adjusted dogs.
Navigating fear periods in young dogs, as well as a Molosser's inherent aloofness, can be challenges for owners. Obedience training is the answer.
In recent years, black has become the most desirable color in the Cane Corso, spurred by everything from pet- buyer preferences to ear-cropping bans.
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