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Show Me Your Genes

Paging Gregor Mendel ... An easy-to-decipher explanation of the genetics of the brindle pattern in the Bullmastiff.

Thu, 04/05/2018 - 7:45am

Mastiff in plaster, sculpted by Bolté more than 40 years ago.

Damara Bolté immortalized Mastiffs on her lead, and in her art.

Wed, 04/04/2018 - 11:59am

Breeder-judge Richard Eichhorn gives a mentoring session on the nuances of Tibetan Mastiff head type.

Tue, 04/03/2018 - 5:49pm

From monitoring fetal heart rates to checking contractions, the WhelpWise service delivers peace of mind for Molosser breeds.

Mon, 04/02/2018 - 12:33pm

Modern Molosser asked six Mastiff breeders from around the world for their opinions on the state of the breed today. Here are their responses.

Sun, 04/01/2018 - 9:36pm

A 19th-Century account of the Mastiff captures a new English breed just as its roots are set in American soil.

Sun, 04/01/2018 - 9:27pm

Neapolitan Mastiff from the 1930s.

The Neapolitan Mastiff of a half-century ago is almost unrecognizable today, says Nicola Imbimbo.

Sun, 04/01/2018 - 9:07pm

When Modern Molosser sent out a call for our “Got Ink?” contest, we were inundated with a dazzling array of body art. Check out these tats!

Sat, 03/31/2018 - 7:27pm

Dilated cardiomyopathy strikes nearly every Molosser breed – and its causes are far from clear.

Sat, 03/31/2018 - 7:20pm

Molosser breeders and exhibitors – particular in Bullmastiffs and Mastiff – agree that brindles face an unfairly uphill battle with judges.

Sat, 03/31/2018 - 5:02pm