The Cropped Dogue de Bordeaux: What Happened?
Changing social norms — along with a British snub — likely contributed to the French mastiff regaining its nature ear.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 4:42pm
New Stories
Photo: Natascha Den Herder
Heady Stuff: Understanding the Cephalic Index
Comparing the width and length of the Molosser head.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 4:07pm
How Long Will Your Molosser Live?
A British study finds that size and muzzle length are correlated with longevity in dogs.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 3:33pm
Graphic from the SABBS Illustrated Breed Standard Terminology sheet. How many numbers can you correctly identify? (Scroll down to the bottom of the story for answers.)
The SABBS Appraisal: Boerboels, Inch by Inch
This South African assessment is a worthwhile tool for understanding a dog’s strengths and weaknesses.
Sat, 01/27/2024 - 3:11pm
No photographs of Evelaine exist. This illustration was generated with AI.
Evelaine, the mysterious Mastiff who captivated a Hawaiian king
Devastated by the monarch's death, this royal dog kept a years-long vigil.
Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:22am
Experimental Journey
An unsatisfying ending to a controversial Mastiff crossbreeding project.
Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:21pm
Your eyes may see tan points, but the genetics say otherwise.
Getting to the Bottom of Tan Points in the Cane Corso
Can you have a black-and-tan pattern on a fawn or red dog?
Mon, 01/08/2024 - 8:23pm
Photo by Mary Bloom
Docile Yet Courageous
Exploring the sometimes contradictory nature of Mastiff temperament.
Thu, 12/07/2023 - 4:38pm
A World Apart
Helene Nietsch reflects on the French Bullmastiff and Mastiff club's 2023 shows.
Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:58pm
Two Greyhounds and a Mastiff, painted by Sawrey Gilpin in 1780 for their owner, the 8th Duke of Hamilton.
A Little Sighthound Sumthin' Sumthin'
Dig deep, and you’ll find this unlikely Molosser ancestor.
Fri, 11/24/2023 - 7:43pm
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