What does it take to be a number one dog in your breed?
Well, it takes competition, handlers, judges and the right Mastiff.

In 2010 we took up the challenge to campaign a very young Mastiff special, Giambi. And it was one hell of a race for Breed points, as well as All Breed points. We had the company of two mature Mastiffs to compete with and we congratulate and salute them and their efforts. One of them is a multiple best in show lady and the other was our 2010 Eukanuba winner.

We are very grateful to our handlers, Bill and the "True Lady of the Rings", Taffe McFadden. They say "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," well this just is not the case with our Bill McFadden! While Bill is best known for his famous Terriers and Toys, he amazed us all with his handling of our Giambi.

The ringside chatter went like this..."Wow, look at Bill and that Mastiff...what a performance!”

Bill has come to be known as one of the best Mastiff Handlers!

And any professional handler will tell you that to show one is a challenge.

Of course, the secret to Bill's successful handling...Taffe. Prior to her handing Giambi off to Bill...
Taffe in all her wisdom trained Giambi so that all one had to do was to stand in front of our Giambi and keep his attention. Truly, Taffe and Gi made for the most beautiful of teams.

Judges, we want to thank you for acknowledging a truly fine example of a Mastiff. While he was very young, his potential was there and we commend those of you who saw the promise in him.

Now as he begins to mature, he also begins to remind us all of this great sire (dare I say legendary sire) SHERMAN, the highest ranking Mastiff in Breed history.

Owners:
Joe and Carla Sanchez
SOUTHPORT, EST. 1982
Co-Owners Mary De Lisa and Erica Tortorella

Breeders:
The Tortorella Family

Handlers
Bill and Taffe McFadden