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A Window to the Womb

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

Betty Baxter at Farnaby in 1975.

Janine Morffew interviews the long-time Mastiff breeder-judge and author.

Sat, 03/31/2018 - 4:53pm

Tu-Bo, a very influential Nepalese import to Europe in the late 1970s and early ’80s.

Marta Kowalska of Poland discusses stylistic schisms that threaten to divide Tibetan Mastiff fanciers.

Sat, 03/31/2018 - 2:56pm

Dogue de Bordeaux expert Anne-Marie Class deconstructs the breed.

Fri, 03/30/2018 - 11:55pm