The kennels of Lyme Hall in the 1890s.
Legendary Lyme Hall
The history of the world's oldest Mastiff kennel is as murky as it is enduring
Sun, 02/04/2018 - 10:08am
New Stories
Guarding the Guardian
How do you keep a Bullmastiff's protective instinct under control? Mona Lindau-Webb offers a blueprint for a well-behaved Bullie.Â
Wed, 01/10/2018 - 4:50pm
Photo by Yessica Sam-Sin
Development Deal
A seasoned Dogue de Bordeaux breeder contemplates the tricky task of puppy selection.
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 9:39pm
First Encounters
In this excerpt from his book, Don Messerschmidt navigates the challenging Himalayan terrain -- not to mention the occasional guerilla fighter -- to meet a group of legendary Tibetan Mastiffs.
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 9:02pm
The Tobin I Knew
Miguel Angel Sanchez remembers his Mastiff mentor, Tobin Jackson of Deer Run fame ... and infamy.
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 8:58pm
Return to Deer Run
Tobin Jackson and his Mastiff kennel are gone. But the ghosts linger.
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 8:55pm
Through the Lens
Through her evocative photographs, Lorene Cantarella captures the essence of the Neapolitan Mastiff. Here is a gorgeous sampling.
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 7:59pm
Heavy Necking
From spiked iron to finely etched silver, collars throughout the ages tell the story of the Mastiff's evolution.
Tue, 10/17/2017 - 9:53am
A correct and ideal slightly undershot Bullmastiff bite.
Bite the Bullet
A long-time breeder and judge discusses what's acceptable -- and not -- when evaluating a Bullmastiff's bite.
Tue, 10/17/2017 - 9:50am
Hey, No Pressure
They swell, they swing, they sway – they’re those high-maintenance hygromas, bulging fluid-filled sacs that arise on pressure points, particularly elbows.
Tue, 10/17/2017 - 9:47am