any1 got a dogue de bordeaux???

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

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!!!..

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

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!

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.

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!!!!

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!

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?

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.

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.