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Holly Stories & Memories

Special moments, everyday pack life and stories about Holly – a female who has shaped our family and life with our Mastiffs in her own unmistakable way.

A very special character

Moments with Holly

Some dogs leave their mark through far more than show results. Holly’s role within our pack, her calm authority and even her experience as a canine blood donor are all part of her story. Here we bring together the articles and memories in which Holly takes centre stage.

English-Mastiff-Hündin Holly liegt mit Mops Bärbel gemeinsam im Garten

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October 18, 2026

Mastiff and Small Dogs – Our Everyday Life with Holly and Bärbel

Can a Mastiff live with a small dog? Michelle shares our everyday experience with Holly and Bärbel and explains why character, consideration and a calm introduction matter more than size alone.

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Two Mastiffs on the club grounds at the Idar-Oberstein summer festival 2026

September 13, 2026

Holly and Miss Marple at the Summer Festival of Verein der Hundefreunde Idar e.V.

Holly and Miss Marple joined the summer festival of Verein der Hundefreunde Idar e.V. in Idar-Oberstein. A lovely day full of encounters, games and moments that showed just how calm and confident English Mastiffs can be.

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Die gestromte English-Mastiff-Hündin Holly sitzt mit einem Blutbank-Halstuch vor der Tierklinik Elversberg.

August 9, 2026

Dog Blood Donation – When a Mastiff Can Save a Life

Dogs can donate blood too – and in an emergency, a single donation can make all the difference. Holly, Miss Marple, Greta and Magnus have all donated blood. We share our personal experience with dog blood donation, explain how it works and why large, healthy dogs such as the English Mastiff can be particularly valuable donors.

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