A Moment With ...
In a candid interview, Italian breeder Vito Indiveri discusses the expression, elegance, power, agility and strong, balanced  character that define the Cane Corso.
Tue, 09/08/2015 - 12:40am
New Stories
Mastino Master
Tuscan painter and ceramicist Pier Giovanni Staderini has a  far-ranging style, from abstract works to curvaceous studies of the female form that are as brooding as they are sensuous. The Neapolitan Mastiff occupies a special place in his heart – and on his easel.Â
Tue, 09/08/2015 - 12:08am
Dogued Persistence
Longtime French breeder René Brochier follows the ups and downs of the Dogue de Bordeaux.
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 11:54pm
Cautionary Tale
Robin White, a veterinarian who also breeds and owns Neapolitan Mastiffs, shares a story of jumping to conclusions. Brace yourself for a happy ending.
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 8:55pm
Cage Syndrome
British royals were among the first to own these exotic and ferocious Tibetan souvenirs, and when it came time to house them, zoological parks seemed as logical a place as any.
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 8:48pm
Worldly Corsos
Massimo Inzoli of Italy reflects on his 2015 World Dog Show entry.
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 6:31pm
The "B" Word
Bloat is a life-threatening condition that needs to be treated immediately if a dog is to survive. Veterinarian and Bullmastiff breeder Sandra Statter offers advice on slowing its progression until you can get to the vet.
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 4:47pm
Origin of "The Eye"
Sherlock Holmes and Dick Tracy, Quincy and Kojak: Popular culture is stuffed with images of the tireless detective, gumshoeing his way into danger and intrigue. Â
But those fictional sleuths have nothing over the world’s first real private detective, Allan Pinkerton. Â
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 4:26pm
Confessions of a Dogue Breeder
Chelsea Conway talks about the challenges of breeding this unique Molosser, and the roadblocks and heartaches that made her contemplate walking away. But all it takes is a promising puppy to fan the flames of hope ...Â
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 8:54am
This brindle bitch has a correctly sized and placed ear, which contributes to her very typey head. Photo: Denise Flaim
Lend Me Your Ears
Ears are the finishing touch on a Mastiff head, and depending on their size, they can denote fierceness, sweetness and everything in between.
Sun, 09/06/2015 - 11:33pm