Our Commitment to you
Here at
Von Krenz Bordeaux ®
- A BenchMark Breeder
™
we believe first
and foremost in the health
& well being of our Dogue De Bordeauxs. In fact, we take such a proactive
role in their nurturing and development that we affectionately refer to them
as our 'kids' or 'babies'.
We also believe
that if you are going to breed dogues, you should only do so to
contribute towards betterment of this fine breed. Thus our goal is
to produce dogues which are uniform in looks, size, and temperament.
This is accomplished through careful selection and planned breedings,
it does not occur by accident. Therefore, we take great strides to
research and acquire those bloodlines (American and European) that
work to compliment each other.
Our mission encompasses the following areas. We feel that these four
areas, like the legs of a table, must work together as a solid
foundation in the planning and development of superior Dogue De
Bordeauxs:
1) The breed standard
2) Genetic health
3) Workability of the dogues
4) Temperaments
The Breed
Standard:
It is very important when selecting
dogues for our breeding program, that we choose dogues of the
correct type with traits that will compliment each other and meet or
exceed the guidelines of the FCI standard. And of course, each must
have something to contribute to our breeding program. We strive to
select only the finest representations of the breed and we make
every effort to produce a dogue that meets or exceeds the breed
standard.
We have spent the last few years diligently working
with some of the Europe’s most highly regarded & respected
breeders/kennels to obtain excellent representations of their
bloodlines for use in our breeding program. Our breeding
program now includes lines from: V. D. Bargefenne, The Red PowerPack,
De Legeane, De L'Etang de Mirloup, Del Matachin, Vom Hessenbleek, De
l’Eloile Saint Hubert, Des Chenaies de Kom Pystou, De la Gaie
Maisonnee, Kwan de la Seigneurie, De la Seigneurie Des Chartons, De
L’Aube Rouge, De Beemdse, V. Douvergenhout, Un de Mes Amis,
Appellation Controlle and other outstanding lines to name a few.
Parents to some of our dogues are Rano de l’Aube Rouge, Bam-Bam Un
De Mes Amis, Tanakajd Szepe Mandi, Pomaz Orzoeje Azur, De Beemdse
Bumper, Pistou V. D. Bargefenne to just name a few.
Genetic
Health:
When considering the genetics for our breeding
program, we carefully review all of the factors. We study our
pedigrees at great length and investigate their ancestry for at
least five generations to be certain that we are breeding from the
soundest dogues available. We recognize that since this breed has a
limited gene pool, the breed itself is not without its unique
problems. Diversity in line is of the utmost importance. We will be
the first to tell you that since domestic dogs are a creation of
mankind they have often been produced to perform specific tasks. As
a result, many domestic dogs will have specific faults. If anyone
tells you otherwise, his or her breeding program should be viewed
with caution. This is why we make it a principle to avoid particular
'bloodlines' that we know (from documented history) to carry serious
genetic defects that would severely undermine our breeding program.
We firmly believe that due to multiple health issues
related to the Dogue De Bordeaux, that each and every one of our
'kids' undergo a rigorous health screening and/or certification
process. We screen 100% of our dogues prior to being used in our
breeding program. It is also our policy to provide each &
every client with an honest assessment of each of our “babies”
strengths & weaknesses.
Workability
of the Dogues:
The history of the Dogue De Bordeaux is that of a
'working breed'. While there remains much speculation as to its
exact origin and purpose, it is generally agreed upon that this is a
'working dog'. In both the U.S. and abroad, it is classified as a
'working dog'. Therefore, we feel that it is extremely important in
the preservation of this breed to promote this inherent
characteristic that makes it an excellent candidate for the
obedience ring, for clinics and nursing homes (as a therapy dog) as
well as a highly-capable, trusted and loving family companion.
Temperament:
In this day and age, there is no place for an overly
aggressive or unmanageable dogue in the family home. Yet far too
many breeds have undergone the extreme scrutiny of government,
prompted by mass hysteria, because they have been perceived as
'aggressive dogs'. Unlike the “pit bull family” of terriers,
Rottweiler & other “working type dogs”, the DDB has not been
outlawed in our communities.
Since the Dogue De Bordeaux is a large breed, we
recognize that it is imperative that they be manageable, sociable,
friendly & of sound temperament. That is why we take pride in the
fact that we monitor our 'babies' throughout their early development
so that we can assess each one's unique personality and behavioral
habits, so as to be able to inform you on what to expect upon
receiving your new “family member”. In addition, our 'babies' are
socialized from day one through such activities as supplemental
bottle-nursing, cuddling, bathing and playing. This degree of human
interaction is critical during the early weeks of development and
thus makes our 'babies' far superior in 'suitability' and 'demeanor'
as loving family companions.
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