Majesty in the Mountains
Well-known judge and Molosser expert Rafael Malo Alcrudo tells the story of the rare Pyrenean Mastiff, which is also the story of his life and roots in this rugged corner of Spain.
Fri, 08/21/2015 - 1:31pm
New Stories
Deconstructing the Guard Dog
The fidelity and stoicism of the Molosser are traits that endear the breed to those who know them best. Respected trainer Mona Lindau describes the Molosser's deeply entrenched guard instinct – and theorizes about its biological origins.
Wed, 08/19/2015 - 4:24pm
Toothsome Tale
What's the best bite for a Bullmastiff? Level? Undershot? Our experts, Billy Brittle and Grant Slater of the United Kingdom, ponder the dentition question.
Wed, 08/19/2015 - 4:17pm
Melancholy Baby
Molosser expert Rafael Malo Alcrudo of Spain explains why some breeds are just born "pessimists." And topping that list is the Mastiff.
Wed, 08/19/2015 - 4:12pm
Mastiffs and Kids
Mastiff fancier Virginia Wind explains how public displays of affection toward Mastiffs can sometimes backfire, with tragic results.
Tue, 08/18/2015 - 11:52pm
Correct Dogue movement. Photo by Shirag Patel
Dogues on the Move
The Dogue de Bordeaux has a very particular gait, the result of its very front-loaded body style.
Tue, 08/18/2015 - 10:08pm
Carnera della Grotta Azzurra, moving at a pace.
Neos Apace
Lions and tigers and bears ... They all pace, a gait in which the legs on one side of the body move in unison. The pace is permitted in only a handful of dog breeds, including the Neapolitan Mastiff.
Fri, 08/07/2015 - 4:13pm
In Search of the Gampr, the Armenian Molosser
The Gampr originated in the highlands of Armenia, with thousands of years of breeding resulting in a land race with a few different styles of dogs. Current efforts within Armenia to standardize the breed have focused on more Molosser-type dogs.
Fri, 08/07/2015 - 12:08pm
The Tibetan Mastiff Today
How has China's involvement affected the Tibetan Mastiff? Rick Eichhorn answers this question, and more, in a wide-ranging video interview.
Fri, 08/07/2015 - 8:28am
What’s a “Pure” Molosser?
The Molosser family tree has many branches. We go out on a limb with the Great Dane, Fila Brasileiro, and more!
Fri, 08/07/2015 - 7:26am