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.
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.
Molosser expert Rafael Malo Alcrudo of Spain explains why some breeds are just born "pessimists." And topping that list is the Mastiff.
Mastiff fancier Virginia Wind explains how public displays of affection toward Mastiffs can sometimes backfire, with tragic results.
Correct Dogue movement. Photo by Shirag Patel
The Dogue de Bordeaux has a very particular gait, the result of its very front-loaded body style.
Carnera della Grotta Azzurra, moving at a pace.
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.
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.
How has China's involvement affected the Tibetan Mastiff? Rick Eichhorn answers this question, and more, in a wide-ranging video interview.
The Molosser family tree has many branches. We go out on a limb with the Great Dane, Fila Brasileiro, and more!
The proper Mastiff is a great lump of a challenge, with a temperament that combines gentle spirit with equal parts hard headedness and willfulness.
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