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
New Stories
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.
But those fictional sleuths have nothing over the world’s first real private detective, Allan Pinkerton.
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 ...
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
The Fila Brasileiro, a breed that Teixeira enjoys judging -- and discussing.
Talking With ...
There are only a handful of all-round judges worldwide whose opinions Molosser fanciers apprise with as much interest and respect as they do their own breed specialists. And on that very short list is Luis Pinto Teixeira of Lisbon, Portugal.
Sun, 09/06/2015 - 11:13pm
Famous Fidelle
Over the centuries, reports of crossbreeding have been rampant in the Mastiff. But here is one case with an actual paper trail.
Sun, 09/06/2015 - 10:50pm
Wild Thing
This South American Molosser evolved in the wild of Uruguay, and has survived centuries of government-sanctioned culling. Today it's Uruguay's national dog.
Sun, 09/06/2015 - 10:20pm
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