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Am I a beautiful Dogue de Bourdeaux? Do I look scary?

Or am I just misunderstood and really a gentle Giant

From the lens Dogue De Bordeaux the French Mastiff.

I must admit for anybody who is asking if a Dogue is the right Dog for them, molly truly is the easiest trained, and friendliest dog I have ever met. But with all dogs, taking on a breed specific does bring a lot of responsibility, so if you are able to provide the care and attention these big dogs require. I hope our story helps people not rush out to buy a Bordeaux because of their breed, but because they want a loving family member of their household. that do take a lot of time, training and attention.
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  • Millionairemomma May 26, 2012 @ 4:13 am | delete
    Your dog is SO cute. Your photos were so realistic, it looked like I could reach out and pet him. I saw his soul in his eyes.
  • Cari_Kay May 12, 2012 @ 3:44 pm | delete
    Oh my goodness, love, love, love! Poor Molly though! Glad she recovered quickly from surgery!
  • Heidi H. May 6, 2012 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    We have recently adopted a French Mastiff named Rocky and he is the most loveable, sweetest "big guy" I have ever met. He had stage 2 heart worm when we got him and he has since been treated. He was underweight, scared and quite shy when we first got him. His personality is coming out and he has totally taken up residence in our house and hearts. Love him!
  • LisaAuch May 6, 2012 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    Awh, i love hearing stories like this, good luck with your boy rocky, and do pop back in to tell us how he is doing!
  • KateHon Apr 11, 2012 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    Our neighbor has a DdB who is getting on in years. When he's had enough of his walk, he just lays down and refuses to go any further. It's hysterical! Loved your lens!!
  • entertainmenteveryday Dec 13, 2011 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    I love their faces. They re so irresistible.
  • marlene3 Nov 17, 2011 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    Nice site! Keep up the good work. Thanks!!!
  • marlene3 Nov 17, 2011 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Nice site & Thanks for the info.
  • GardeningMan Nov 13, 2011 @ 4:01 am | delete
    Wonderful!
  • PaulOnBooks Nov 13, 2011 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Scary? Never!
  • coolgrey Nov 7, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    I just love your sight. I thought my greyhound was big! But more than that I think you've done an excellent job setting up your lens. Congratulations. Cheers
  • thrivingmom Oct 25, 2011 @ 8:11 am | delete
    My best friend has a huge Mastiff. He's still a pup but is already a giant. He's so sweet and has a funny and quirky personality.
  • renstar Oct 13, 2011 @ 8:07 am | delete
    Wow Great Lens, Don't Dogue de Bourdeaux's look amazing I loved Turner and hooch as well but I was lead to Belive hooch was a american bullmastiff
  • Amanda Aug 18, 2011 @ 9:04 am | delete
    I have a Dogue de Bordeaux too - mine is called Daisy whereas my Shih tzu is called Molly! They are the most beautiful dogs but oh my goodness can they pull - I am going to go and find a halti for Daisy today - I ended up flat on my face last night after she pulled me over trying to run! Thanks for this lovely page - its always soo nice to see other dogue de bordeauxs
  • LisaAuch Aug 20, 2011 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    The halti works! make sure it is properly fitted, and it is comfortable for your dog, as they have so much excess skin round there!
  • annmackiemiller Aug 14, 2011 @ 7:30 am | delete
    awww....
  • KM9999999 Aug 14, 2011 @ 12:15 am | delete
    They're so cute!
  • CastleRoy Jul 2, 2011 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    what a beautiful dog
  • ErinElise May 25, 2011 @ 11:29 am | delete
    How cute they are! Dogs are the best.
  • A-Redneck May 6, 2011 @ 7:34 am | delete
    When I saw the first image I thought, What a regal looking dog, but by the time I got to the end of the article I had changed my mind. They look like a pair of little kids lol. Best wishes.
  • skiesgreen May 3, 2011 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Beautiful story and lovely passionate lens. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Angel Blessings for Dogs on Squidoo.
  • EverydayMiracles Feb 26, 2011 @ 11:37 pm | delete
    I think that a lot of Molossers have a bad reputation. I've been fighting stigma with my parents from the time that we decided to get our dog. My parents are convinced that all the Molossers and bully breeds are terrible, aggressive dogs. But we put our foot down, and they are getting used to the fact that there is a Rottweiler in the family and that there will probably be at least one more within the next two years.

    It's our responsibility as owners of large, powerful dogs to work on that reputation through training and education.
  • Ruthi Feb 3, 2011 @ 11:21 am | delete
    Molly's story is wonderful! Tidbit is proud to have met her.
  • 0ctavias0fferings Feb 2, 2011 @ 4:26 am | delete
    What a great dog Molly is, thanks for telling us all about her. It's very sad when people buy dogs as some kind of status symbol with no knowledge of how they need to be looked after, you only have to imagine yourself in the dog's place to know that being cooped up alone in a flat most of the time is not a suitable way to live. I know of someone who has a dog which lives in a 'dog crate' most of the time because his owners work during the day. At weekends they will take themselves off to the beach BUT they leave the dog at home ... unbelievable! I suppose it must be so inconvenient for them to have the dog get wet or dirty. He has to use a litter tray. They need to give the dog to an appreciative doggy home and, if they really want a pet, get a hamster!
  • its4hry Jan 29, 2011 @ 9:23 am | delete
    i think you are just a gentle giant
  • dogsinfo Dec 21, 2010 @ 8:53 am | delete
    The Dogue de Bordeaux also known as the French Mastiff and sometimes known as the Bordeaux Bulldog is in fact a fairly short, stocky mastiff. The coat is short and gentle with loose fitting skin. Coat colours include numerous shades of fawn to mahogany with a darker red or black mask around and under the nose including the lips and eye rims. There are sometimes bright markings about the chest and tips of the toes.The tail is thick at the base tapering to a point. The chest is deep, broad reaching lower compared to elbows. The legs are muscular.The thick skin tone about the neck is loose, forming a noticeable dewlap. The eyes are hazel to dark brown depending about the color of the dog and are set wide apart. The ears are small, hanging down, in proportion to the dog and are darker in color.The nose is large with wide-open nostrils, color depends about the mask of the dog. The teeth fulfill in an underbite. The upper lips hang thickly right down over the lower jaw. The wrinkled head is massive, heavy and broad. Males can have a head circumference of 27-30 inches (68-75cm). The muzzle is somewhat short (1/3 the total length of the head), wide, powerful and thick, with a pronounced stop.
  • Tipi Dec 16, 2010 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    Molly, you sure are a winner, I see you even got a Purple Star for this lens, WOOT! Just keep having patience and you'll have your family all trained in now time! Par, pat....
  • amandaquerque Dec 13, 2010 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    What a beautiful and regal dog!! Thank you for sharing her with us! This lens has been blessed by a Squid Angel!
  • AWildDog Nov 8, 2010 @ 11:34 am | delete
    You're gorgeous Molly, so glad you got out of your bad habits.
  • jasmineann Oct 15, 2010 @ 8:58 am | delete
    I love your story of Molly, what a gorgeous girl ! Glad she has found a really wonderful home now. Lensrolling to my dog lenses.

    Congratulations on your purple star!
  • terrapin719 Oct 11, 2010 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    What a beautiful pair of doggies and a great story of finding a furever home :)
  • ArtByLinda Oct 6, 2010 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    She looks adorable, not scary at all...though I am sure if she was barking at me she would be very intimidating. Nice to meet Molly, great lens!
  • AkitaJitsu Oct 4, 2010 @ 1:57 am | delete
    Molly is so cute! I love her face - not scary at all!
  • Photahsiamirabel Oct 2, 2010 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Lovely! blessed today :)
  • nightbear Sep 30, 2010 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    What an intelligent face, very handsome dog.
  • The_Health_Lady Sep 30, 2010 @ 8:55 am | delete
    Congratulations on your purple star! It's amazing how dogs can enter your heart and never let you go. Wonderful lens.
  • BuckHawk Sep 29, 2010 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    PS, I've featured it on The Best of Pet Rescue on Squidoo!
  • BuckHawk Sep 29, 2010 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    Beautiful story of Molly! Another big dog lover, how great! Well deserved purple star. Congrats.
  • richiereveley Sep 29, 2010 @ 6:17 am | delete
    Fantastic lens.. I think this is probably the first French Mastiff I've seen in a long while that isn't drooling in some way. Great, Royal looking dog!! **Blessed by an Angel**
  • aesta1 Sep 29, 2010 @ 5:57 am | delete
    I wish I can have dogs but we are away so often it is not fair. But what we do is love the dogs of our neighbors so they come all the time. What a joy they bring.
  • Lady_Gotrocks Sep 28, 2010 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! Blessed again!
  • LotusMalas Sep 28, 2010 @ 9:25 pm | delete
    Molly is sooo adorable!!!
  • WildFacesGallery Sep 28, 2010 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    definitely purple star worthy. :) Molly is gorgeous BTW. I do love me some big dogs.
  • GrowWear Sep 28, 2010 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    Beautiful animals. Love hearing this story. Congratulations for your purple star. :)
  • JanTUB Sep 28, 2010 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Huge! But lots to love. Molly is so glad she lives with you now.
  • LindaJM Sep 28, 2010 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    What a gorgeous dog!!!
  • kajohu Sep 28, 2010 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    What a great lens, Lisa, and what a lovable Molly! I'm so glad she found a good home with you. Congratulations on the purple star - it's well-deserved!
  • makingamark Sep 28, 2010 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    What a great looking dog and congrats on the star - but ti's not surprising because this is an excellent lens!
  • DecoratingforEvents Sep 28, 2010 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Adorable Lisa. Great job, as usual and congrats on the purple star!
  • musicaldreamer Sep 28, 2010 @ 11:04 am | delete
    What a cute dog!!! She looks like she's a lot of fun! Lensrolled this :)
  • Sylvestermouse Sep 28, 2010 @ 10:55 am | delete
    What an expressive face! Beautiful, simply beautiful! I am so glad Molly escaped he city and came to live with such loving parents.
  • LisaAuch Sep 28, 2010 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    She is just a beauty.
  • jptanabe Sep 28, 2010 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Oh Molly the Douge looks too cute to be scary! I'm sure I'd love her.
  • LisaAuch Sep 28, 2010 @ 10:50 am | delete
    oh you would!
  • Ramkitten Sep 28, 2010 @ 9:27 am | delete
    What a face! But not scary at all. It's very squooshable. :)

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