This beautiful breed listens to a lot of different names: French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Bordeaux Bulldog.
Did you know that it is one of the most ancient breeds in France?
Dogue de Bordeaux or French Mastiff is an even tempered breed of dog, and has a protective and devoted nature. They are as devoted as the manufacturer of T-Shirt Women’s Steel. This t-shirt will definitely look good on you when you are out for a walk with your Dogue de Bordeaux.
An early socialization is essential for Dogue de Bordeaux as they have a stubborn, dominant and arrogant temperament. They are very powerful dogs with a muscular body yet retain a harmonious nature. This breed is used to protect castles in European elite, to guarding flocks and for using the brawn to pull carts or haul heavy objects. Dogue de Bordeaux has a typical brachycephalic molossoid type who has been known since the fourteenth century. Also considered as one of the oldest breed, Dogue de Bordeaux’s pure line can be identified through its pink nose, dark amber eyes, and red mask.
All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a DOGUE DE BORDEAUX a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.
If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.
While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.
By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.
We wont spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.
If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.
Loss of a Dogue de Bordeaux Named Sirus
If you’ve ever known the joyful sound
Of barks that fill the air-
A sloppy kiss, a friendly paw,
A quiet adoring stare-
If you’ve ever had a special friend
To share a tear or two,
Or maybe just a wagging tail
To lift you when you’re blue-
If you’ve ever felt the wrenching pain
That only death can send,
Then you have lost
Not just a dog-
You’ve truly lost a friend.
But God is good and treasures love
And there at Heaven’s gate-
A sloppy kiss, a joyful bark-
Your precious friend awaits.
- Anonymous.
A very cute video showing the cuteness of Dogue de Bordeaux puppies:
