Female Fila Brasileiro being presented at the World Dog Show in Paris in 2011. Photo by Dan Sayers.
Like Mom used to say, look but don't touch when it comes to the national dog of Brazil.
This "Russian Bloodhound" (or maybe "Bavarian Boar Hound") was once considered the biggest dog in the world.
Understanding Canine Multifocal Retinopathy disease in Molossers.
Molossers were status symbols in the ancient Near East.
Photo: Natascha Den Herder
Comparing the width and length of the Molosser head.
Bullmastiff, Longevity, Research, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, Dogue De Bordeaux, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Rare Molossers, Tibetan Mastiff, More Molossers
A British study finds that size and muzzle length are correlated with longevity in dogs.
Graphic from the SABBS Illustrated Breed Standard Terminology sheet. How many numbers can you correctly identify? (Scroll down to the bottom of the story for answers.)
This South African assessment is a worthwhile tool for understanding a dog’s strengths and weaknesses.
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How and why Molossers get booted from the ring.
While no one truly understands how this color pattern works, here is a genetics buff’s educated guess.
Blue brindle, Brindle, Bullmastiff, Dilute, Reverse brindle, Ultra brindle, Cane Corso, Fila Brasileiro, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Rare Molossers, More Molossers
From blue brindles to reverse brindles, here’s how this striped pattern manifests in Molossers.