Welcome to DoggiesDude (English Mastiff, DogueDeBordeaux Breeder)
Thank you for allowing us to share
our love of dogs with you. We particularly fancy the Mastiffs (also called
English or Old English Mastiffs) and the Dogue de Bordeaux (also called
French Mastiffs). We are Mastiff
Enthusiast .
We have taken the liberty of putting together some of the most common questions asked about this breed.
The web site has been made possible by many Mastiff owners and people interested in conserving the Mastiff breed. We have compiled articles we feel will be of assistance to the new Mastiff puppy buyer, prospective Mastiff buyer, new Mastiff breeder or anyone interested in the Mastiff breed. We have included pictures and artwork we feel will be of interest to all Mastiff Enthusiast. We are not just breeders. Our mastiffs and Labradors are our companions and our babies.
A Mastiff is a giant
breed of dog, descended from the ancient Alaunt and Molosser. The general
term 'mastiff' is used to refer to many different breeds around the world,
probably all descended from the same root stock. The proper noun
'Mastiff', however, is used to refer to a specific breed of mastiff, the
breed that originated in England over 2,000 years ago. Mastiffs (also
frequently referred to as English Mastiffs, or incorrectly, as Old English
Mastiffs (OEM's)) are generally very large dogs; fawn, apricot or brindle
in color; all with a black mask and ears; possessing a medium to short
coat with very little white.
The true "Mastiff", is sometimes referred to as the “English Mastiff” or the “Old English Mastiff”. Please do not confuse with the "American Mastiff", which is a cross between the Mastiff and the Anatolian Shepherd. The AKC recognizes “Mastiffs” and does not recognize the American Mastiff.
Dogue de Bordeaux is the original descendant of numerous Dogue breeds that were the ancient residents in France. By the middle of 19th century these ancient residents breeds of French Dogues suddenly died away except for the province Alvitanny, where they were particularly numerous and esteemed. The French Dogues did not appear in identical forms in al French provinces. They served their breeders depending on a province or on assignment in different ways, namely for hunting big game, for dog fights, in war, for looking after cattle and to help butchers in slaughter-houses. These dogs were described as early as 14th century. The European Dogues are the descendants of big dogs that came to Europe from the area between India and China across Tibet, Mezopotamy to Epirus, the small kingdom in ancient Greece 3000 years ago. From there they came to Rome and eventually to Galley. During this long voyage they were used in conquests, wars and slave trade. By the middle of 19th century these Dogues found themselves in a completely new situation. The principles of spiritual, scientific and industrial revolutions came into being, the new ways of life and thinking in the full bloom of science which resulted in the beginning of cynology. The first exhibition of dogs took place in the Botanical garden of Paris in 1863. This was war about the review of the breeds existing in France at the time than the competition of the best specimen of specific breeds. The Dogue de Bordeaux, named after the capital of the province it originates from, showed quite clearly in those days its precedence and superiority over other French breeds
Both the breeds are known by many names or terms like bordeauxdog, bordeauxdogge, bordeaux dogue, bordeaux, dogo de burdoes, dogue, dogues bordeauxs, french mastiff ,molosser, dogue de bordeaux, french mastiffs, dogue de bordeauxs, doguedebordeauxs, mastiff,doguedebordeaux,dogue de bordeaux, english mastiff, old english mastiff, oem, mastin, anglais mastin, molosse,etc.
Our Kennel is build in an area of about 200,000 sq feet. It is designed by Mr. David from UK. There is a swimming pool for the babies to swim and play measuring 100 ft by 30 ft. Each room which houses two babies is 400 sq ft in area with a dry run of roughly 3000 sq feet. There is a beautiful landscape for them to play also. The babies are never tied or chained. Only while walks in public area they are leashed.
Apart from selective breeding, our main focus is to educate people about Puppy Mills, rescue and rehoming abandoned Dogs. We have so far placed about a dozen dogs to really nice loving homes all over India. We are very actively involved in Pariah Dogs rescue (Better known as Strays). We vaccinate and Spay/Neuter Pariah Dogs. We have adopted ten Pariah dogs and take care of a dozen more near our house. They are vaccinated and medically checked every week. Of course we feed them too and they get car rides two times a week.
We are encourage more people to consider the advantages of adopting a dog, the credit crunch is costing more and more dogs their homes. For many, the very words ‘rescue’, ’shelters’, ‘adoption’ bring with them certain negative associations. For some reason, people will often view a ‘rescue’ dog as damaged goods, a dog to be pitied, a dog to be saved, a dog to be ‘rescued’. Nothing could be further from the truth. The genuine, practical advantages to adopting a dog are enormous.