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Subject: 29325
Posted: 24 October 2009 at 10:45pm

I had dog de bordeaux, he passed away last year because of kidney failure, he was 8 years old, this is an average life expectancy for this breed so unfortunately they don't live long. Apart from this very beautiful and smart dog ]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:45:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=816268&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#816268 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=807858&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#807858 Author: High9
Subject: 29325
Posted: 15 October 2009 at 9:27pm

I can't remember when it screened and I'm not sure if it was fairgo, closeup or 60 mins but it was basically people were buying pets on TM and other sites where you can buy pets online and the pets didn't exist, were stolen or the pets looked nothing like the picture (they were sickly/in poor condition).

However the one where it looked nothing like the picture or description given was a horse.

When you get yours, you could talk to the breeder/person you're buying from about taking the dog home for a week and seeing how everything goes and if it's the dog for you - if not you get your money back and they get the puppy back, and they'll know it's going to a good home! ]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:27:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=807858&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#807858 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=807125&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#807125 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 29325
Posted: 15 October 2009 at 12:58pm

oh i missed that fairgo...what was it about??

awsome thanks Kel!! they say the parents a very layed back and good with kids but as you say i best check for myself!. They have both parents and 1 male pup from old litter.

most of the DDBs on TM are around $1k to $2k but they are purebred with papers etc....i just want a pet (not for breeding, as long as it looks like a DDB lol) and have always loved the BM and DDB they are GORGOUS!!!!! ]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:58:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=807125&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#807125 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=806408&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#806408 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 29325
Posted: 14 October 2009 at 7:31pm

Ahh ok Nicole didn't know that re size in little dogs but then I have big dogs

Actually there is a 6-7yo bullmastiff (purebred) & a possible 3 yo american bulldog for rehome in the Franklin pound.

Anyone interested PM with your email & I can email you details & pictures.]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:31:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=806408&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#806408 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=806298&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#806298 Author: High9
Subject: 29325
Posted: 14 October 2009 at 5:50pm

Aliasmum, I know not all mixes are healthy, but in some mixes certain health problems can be eliminated. But if things like hip displasia runs in both breeds then it may not get eliminated. Also depends on what breed it mostly takes after.

With the sizes of females and males, I believe it is smaller dogs where they breed the males a bit smaller than the females, not sure if they do it in big dogs or not.

I only know this because grandparents used to breed dogs and we've only ever had purebred dogs.

I second summerlamb on the whole be careful buying on trademe, there was a thing on fairgo and closeup about people who got ripped off over buying animals.

Just offering what I know, you don't have to take note! ]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:50:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=806298&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#806298 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=806282&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#806282 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 29325
Posted: 14 October 2009 at 5:32pm

Amber, puppy's feet do not have any significance on the size they will get.

I have bullmastiffs & depending on what breed lines they come from absolutely rate them for kids. I would imagine it is the same as the DDB.

My suggestion is to visit the parents, see what they are like temperament wise. Remember that they can & more than likely will be a big dog. If you see any timidness or agression other than normal guard dog agression I'd give them a wide berth. Also see if you can meet any of the prior puppies.

Nicole, not all mixes are healthy. If you mix a dog like a DDB with a BM as the pups that Amber is looking at. They might both still have hip displasia or what ever & with genetics there is a high chance those pups will still end up with the same problems. Also not sure what you mean by breeding the males smaller than the females. None that I have seen have been this way.

Also I've heard that a purebred DDB is around 2.5k!!! But I guess in that the breeder will have researched their pedigrees & know what is lurking behind health wise, they will have also more than likely hip scored them to see if they have bad hips. But also bear in mind that HD is also somewhat cause by the environment.

With a DDB & a DDB Cross they are big dogs & their bones & joints are quite soft for the growth they go through & the weight they will gain. It is definitely recommended not to take them for huge walks & mainly let them self exercise until around 12 to 18 months.

& I must say OMG they eat a huge amount in the first year! Plus also be aware that as a big dog all vet bills are BIG.

Oh my suggestion is to go to the dogsonline website & look at the dogs on the australian site. Look at their website & they should have breed issues on there. ]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:32:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=806282&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#806282 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805965&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805965 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 29325
Posted: 14 October 2009 at 2:07pm

yip they are an hour away from me and you view the dogs to choose then pay cash]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:07:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805965&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805965 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805934&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805934 Author: clover
Subject: 29325
Posted: 14 October 2009 at 1:52pm

Just be safe, remember the people on trademe and the likes who thought they were buying dogs and they were actually paying scammers in Africa and the dogs didn't exist. Can you visit the breader to check them out and pay him there and then?]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:52:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805934&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805934 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805862&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805862 Author: High9
Subject: 29325
Posted: 14 October 2009 at 1:04pm

Oh neat! ]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:04:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805862&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805862 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805561&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805561 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 29325
Posted: 14 October 2009 at 9:43am

I'm going to get a puppy. the breeder said that these pups have broad chests a large paws so i guess that's a good sign!]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:43:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805561&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805561 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805306&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805306 Author: High9
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 9:22pm

Yeah umm mix breeds are sometimes better that purebreeds in terms of health, But size could go either way, everyone says look at paw size "big paws = big dog" not sure how accurate it is though...!!

Are you going to get a puppy or a adult dog?? Adult dogs can come trained and are often cheaper, but puppies are reaaaallly cuuute!! ]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:22:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805306&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805306 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805289&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805289 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 9:13pm

they are not purebred - the father is purebred DDB and mother is purebred bullmastiff so not perfect show quality...sorry shouldv mentioned that before they have had few litters and all puppies look like the father so i dont mind....i want DDB. The purebreeds are almost 2k!!!!]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:13:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805289&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805289 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805189&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805189 Author: palomino
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 8:20pm

Yea and if its for a 'good price' theres probably a reason. It may be just simply not a show quality dog, but it could be something more major. ]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:20:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805189&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805189 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805144&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805144 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 7:52pm

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'm not sure how many good breeders sell there dogs through trademe, there might be some but hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I wouldn't go there personally.]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:52:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805144&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805144 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805093&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805093 Author: High9
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 7:06pm

Generally they breed the males smaller than the females so they can carry the pups without any problems like having to get intervention from a vet when they give birth.

You're probably best talking to a breeder through the kennel club or a vet.

Edited by nkap9]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:06:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805093&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805093 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805000&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805000 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 5:37pm

iv found a breeder on TM thats selling them at a reasonable price and i asked him a few questions but i think he thought i was a drongo! lol - i wanted to know if the girl DDBs are very big like all the males seem to be (bcos the mother of the pups looks so small!)...didnt really get a straight answer! ]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:37:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=805000&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#805000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804720&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804720 Author: High9
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 2:21pm

Forgot to add breeders are the best people to talk to, esp if you are buying from a breeder as they can give you insight into what the dog personality type will be like if you are buying a puppy, sometimes you can get older dogs from them too, but they can answer any question you have on the breed! You can find breeders on the NZ Kennel Club website.

I used them when I got my Chihuahua, spoke to a few breeders and eventually got an older Chihuahua (3yrs) for $600 as opposed to $1200 for a puppy!!

GL!!]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:21:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804720&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804720 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804718&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804718 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 2:21pm

Look up nzkc.co.nz, they have info on breeds and also registered breeders. Definitely talk to your vet, if nothing else they will tell you which breeders not to buy from, do not buy one from a pet shop, unless you want a puppy with behavioural issues.

Dogs can get bloat from being exercised after eating, not sure if that is what is meant by twisted stomach. Dogs breeds with hip dysplasia you are often advised not to exercise too much when they are pups, and in some cases to not even allow them to climb stairs etc so that is all something to think about too.

The only other thing I would suggest is that if you do get one you attend puppy/dog training (again talk to vets to get a recommendation) cos you want to make sure you have a dog that size under total control]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:21:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804718&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804718 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804711&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804711 Author: High9
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 2:17pm

Try the NZ Kennel Club website, you can google them and they have information on dog breeds, you can also try wikipedia...

NZ Kennel Club Dogue De Bordeaux breed sheet

Dogue De Bordeaux Club

Wikipedia Dogue De Bordeaux]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:17:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804711&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804711 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804681&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804681 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 1:49pm

hehe i told my DH that i wanted a dog of my own (our other 2 are his hunting dogs) maybe a "HANDBAG" dog...so i thought of this dog! lol...probably wont even fit in my house! littlelone my handbag! lol

they sure are gorgous!!! slobber and all!!!..

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:49:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804681&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804681 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804657&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804657 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 1:36pm

Hey Amber
I don't know anything about them, but they're gorgeous and I'll be jealous if you get one

When we got our dog (a Dalmatian), we approached a few different breeders for advice and info, and spoke to our local vet.


This site is really useful.

Good luck!
*edited to fix link


Edited by MamaPickle]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:36:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804657&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804657 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804625&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804625 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 29325
Posted: 13 October 2009 at 1:02pm

sorry this isnt kids related but figured im highly likely to find answers here as google doesnt seem to want to help!..

So i want to hear from anyone who owns/has owned/knows anything about the breed 'dogue de bordeaux'..

Im thinking of getting one and want to know..

* how much they eat?
* do the have any health problems with that breed? (other than hip displacia)
* whats the deal with the twisted stomach thing i read on google???

google says that you cant take these dogs for walks until after 1yr old because the exaustion will cause the twisted stomach!!?? seems a bit excessive to me!..

any info welcome!..

TIA ]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:02:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29325&PID=804625&title=any1-got-a-dogue-de-bordeaux#804625