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The Calgary Model   The animal control bylaw in Calgary, Alberta, Canada has been hailed by many as a HUGE success.  While other cities and provinces in Canada are banning breeds, Calgary is choosing education program and stronger enforcement.  What's th
admin · 144 days ago

This useful article was written by Kimberly M. Wang of Eardog Productions and contains some great tips about photographing your dogs. As a kid, my pocket point-and-shoot camera was one of my favorite diversions, second only to the subject of my shutterbug
admin · 189 days ago

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy explains the intricate difference between Republicans and Democrats. This is straightforward country thinking...by Jeff Foxworthy  Which Side of the Fence? If you ever wondered which side of the fence you sit on, this is a g
admin · 194 days ago

As the weather changes from summer to fall and eventually winter, please consider your dogs health and warmth.  It may be time to toss the old bedding and get something new.  Put some fresh clean bedding in their kennels or sleeping area and keep them safe
admin · 225 days ago

I have removed a few features from the site and also reduced the number of items displayed on the frontpage. This is in an effort to make the site faster and less cluttered until the completely new release is implemented.  Your comments on the the declutte
admin · 316 days ago

Lets face it, one of the great things about any site or group is the ability for members to interact in real time and share information and knowledge.  It was one of the great things about the previous MD site which had a block to show how many members wer
admin · 324 days ago

There will soon be a new upgrade to the system running this site.  It will bring some much needed enhancements and simplification to the site - somewhat like the major social networking sites that many of you are familar with already.  I am excited about t
admin · 328 days ago

So how do you embed a video in the forum?  Easy- follow this direction. when in the forum posting mode - look on the post ext formating options and click HTML when you are at the point where you want to put your video.  I am assuming tha you have already c
admin · 339 days ago

Several days ago there was an issue with the site not allowing members to post in forums, messages, or any field that use the wysiwig editer (tinymce).  It was caused by a having the server optimized properly to run the site and there there was a confilct
admin · 343 days ago

Thanks to members who have kindly given their opinion on the new format for the website we are addressing their concerns.  In the next month we will upgrade the system to a new version of the software to address some concerns we have heard. The new version
admin · 359 days ago
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The mighty Tornjak is an ancient Moloss from the Mt.Vlasic region of Central Bosnia, but these dogs have existed in many parts of the Balkans for centuries. Its main use is that of a herd-guarding dog, usually while enclosed in a large sheep-pen, called a "Tor", which is how it got the name Tornjak.…
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Houston, United States
158 days ago · From admin
Sarplaninac is a breed of Antiquity, believed by many to be one of, if not the oldest true Molosser in the World. There\'s an old Balkan folk legend that says the breed remembers the time when everything used to be under water except for the highest mountains, implying the connection to the Biblical…
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Houston, United States
167 days ago · From admin
Description It is believed that the ancient Central Asian dogs are the ancestors of all breeds. This is debatable, but it is almost certain that the Tibetan Mastiff is a descendant of the Central Asian Shepherd Dog and not its ancestor, as often thought. There is a strong possibility that the…
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San Antonio, United States
194 days ago · From admin
This is a classic Italian bulldogge/mastiff, descended from the old Roman Molossers, closely associated with the southern Puglia region and related to the Neapolitan, as well as the Sicilian breeds, with which it has traditionally been classified together under the Cane da Presa name. It also has ti…
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Houston, United States
203 days ago · From admin
The Kuvasz is a breed of ancient origin, believed to be one of the oldest Molossers alive. There are various theories concerning the breed's origin and its name, from those suggesting that it is the Sumerian ancestor of the Tibetan Mastiff and that its original name was Ku Assa, meaning "Horse …
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Houston, United States
288 days ago · From admin
One of Britain's most famous breeds, the Bulldog of today is a very different dog compared to its Alaunt ancestors, not only in appearance, but also in personality. Descended from the old fighting, hunting and bull-baiting mastiffs and bandogges of Europe and common butcher's dogs of Britain, it …
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Houston, United States
297 days ago · From admin
Another breed bearing a rather misleading name, the Bandog is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. The name Bandogge was used in the past as a synonym for the English Mastiff in Britain, as well as to describe any large dog that was tied down, probably coming from a Saxon word "banda", meaning "…
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Houston, United States
314 days ago · From admin
It is highly doubtful that the Tibetan Mastiff is the ancestor of all Molossers, but this popular myth is still widely spread today. More likely to be descended from early Euro-Asian breeds, the Tibetan Mastiff shares its name with quite a few breeds, mostly of Himalayan origin. The popular name …
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San Antonio, United States
320 days ago · From admin
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I created this site for dog owners, especially Molossoid type dogs, to come together as a community for the promotion and betterment of their breeds.  Here you can share info in a social setting and learn from each other.

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Thank you for the comment.  I am happy that they are still being used functionally

Descended from ancient bearded hounds and sheepdogs of eastern Europe and Asia, the Griffon Nivernais is believed to had been developed in the 1200's from common French hunting dogs
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The Miami-Dade County Animal Services rescued five adult dogs and four puppies on Wednesday in Goulds
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One of my favorite videos. smart dog.

Caucasian Ovcharka - Protection
Owner: www.youtube.com/user/tak31005 Such a dog naturally tries to attack the most vulnerable places of the human opponent's body.
 
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There are some good points in this video presentation. Most protection dog that learns to bite the sleeve will not bit without the sleeve. Thanks for posting.

Dog Bodyguard
Small lesson in dog training for personal protection.
 
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That is a very nice looking pup. 

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Ringo, the profile was written by a former member who went by the name of Wolf.  He did a fantastic job writing almost all the profiles on here.  Thank you.

Sarplaninac is a breed of Antiquity, believed by many to be one of, if not the oldest true Molosser in the World.
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Hi Ringo - would like your comment on the description of the breed here.  

Sarplaninac is a breed of Antiquity, believed by many to be one of, if not the oldest true Molosser in the World.
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His name is Caesar.  Though officially the title of this profile is what shows on his pedigree. Caesar came to us in 1998 while living in Italy.  His job was to protect the house and property from the…
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The Miami-Dade County Animal Services rescued five adult dogs and four puppies on Wednesday in Goulds
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14 days ago · From admin
Adds the functionality for members to create sub-profiles of their Pets. This is where you can show off your pets whether they are working or just lay around the house or farm.
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95 days ago · From admin
Excellent article that dog owners should read.
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In Maryland, USA the dog bite bill fails to pass the marlyand legislature.
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bslnews.org — Quite possibly the best site for news on Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). Well written and researched. Excellent resource.
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kennelclubusa.com — Kennel Club USA is a sister organization of The American Rare Breed Association. The American Rare Breed Association has been in existence since 1991.It's primary mission is to protect the pure-bred "Rare Breed dog". The mission also included recognition by the American Kennel Club of our recognized…
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dognews.com — Dog News from the magazine of the same name.
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The Shar Pei's highly romanticized history and supposed ancient origin have been promoted and accepted for many years
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Dr. Duclos explains about mixing raw and kibble in your dogs' food.
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Catherine de la Cruz © | Ms. de la Cruz makes a good case for another view of LGD history.
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The most critical time for the life of a dog is when it is still a puppy because they need to be taught how to socialize properly.
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In a free market economy an effective economic boycott makes a powerful statement.
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"In the best interest of the breed, the numbers of litters a dog sires could be limited." by Carole Adley
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We are now accepting banner and side advertisements | If you have always wanted to advertise on molosserdogs.com now is your chance.
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The Alpha-Rollover is sometimes used incorrectly to establish order. In this article the PuppyWizard Mr. Jerry Howe, author of the Wits End Dog Training Manual explains...
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855 days ago · From admin
Wild canines are constantly in search of food for survival. Although you will never let your dog go hungry, his instinct to find food remains strong.
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"Ok, you all know about the normal hazards like a fast moving vehicle, the business end of a gun, drowning, heat exhaustion and other obvious dangers.
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  •  cynology: 
     

    Hi Gary,

     

    Good luck with the new site.

     

    Friendly yours,

     

    Nick

     
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  •  soldiermonkey: 
     
    Hi Gary, it appears posting in the forums is still not working... How you been?
     
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  •  milouchouchou: 
     
    Hello Gary Your new site is really very good and very nice, bravo for the work. Just curious, what system do you use for this new site? Best regards, Francis
     
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