NEWS PAGE - UPDATES

Updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

VALENTINE'S DAY PUPPIES COMING SOON!

We have confirmed that Cache (Brandon x Java) is indeed carrying puppies! She was bred to a lovely import male, waiting on recent photos of him to share with all. Cache is due in February, please check back for updates.

UPCOMING LITTERS!

We are pleased to announce that we have 3 females that we will be breeding which we believe will satisfy our current waiting list needs with a couple of extra puppies for those still sitting on the fence about committing to a puppy.

Sierra, who is out of our famed Bubbles (Nina x Mugs) and World-Famous Nina V.D. Bargefenne (our Dutch Import), will be bred for her final time, we have a couple of ideas on males that we'll be using for her, we're waiting back on some preliminary health test results before deciding on which male to use. Regardless of who she is bred too, she will produce DDBs of correct type, temperament and quality.

Sunny, who is out of Tank (Bumper x Java) & Tillie (Mugs x Zuzu), a very doggish bitch with strong prey drive will be bred for her first time. Sunny is 3.5 years of age, is in the 130# range and has one of the best drive instincts that I've ever seen in a DDB. (* Remember, I am a former MP Patrol Dog Handler/Trainer & Kennel Master with the US Army K-9 Corps & I know what prey drive is).

Lulu, we just got the call this morning that our Lulu is coming in season as well. Lulu, who is out of Lucia (Bobo x Mia) & Wally (Brando x Java), Lulu is pushing 140# and emulates what even a good male DDB should look like. Lulu is laid back, easing going and one of the most loveable DDB's you'll find. She is readily mistaken as a male DDB, she's built like a brick house and as solid as a boulder on the side of a mountain. When Lulu plays with you and comes running to you, don't get in her way as she'll knock you off your feet (I'm 6'7", 240+ and she's knock me off my feet!).

So if you are in the market for a late Spring/early Summer pup, contact us now, we'll be taking a limited number of deposits on pups. As with any pup bred & produced by us, we offer an optional 5 year replacement warranty (* see terms under "Puppies"). All pups come with the standard/traditional 1 year guarantee that the breed clubs suggest, we highly recommend that you choose our 5 year replacement warranty (no extra charge), no breeder offers a more comprehensive replacement warranty.

WELCOME HOME PATTON!

We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the Wiater Family of NYC. Paul, who recently passed away suddenly at the young age of 43 co-owned two of our 'kids'. Meatball & Patton, unfortunately, after Paul's untimely passing, Meatball and Patton had differences that could not be managed by Paul's wife and 2 young babies.

The Wiater Family contacted us and we made the necessary arrangements to bringing Patton (Sierra x Bobo) back home to us. Patton is quickly settling in, stay tuned for his own page and recent photos, coming soon!

Patton looks just like his late Daddy "Bobo", when I met Bob (we contracted with a third party to fly out to NYC to personally meet with the Wiater Family to fly Patton back home to us) at the airport and saw Patton I literally froze in place. It was like Bobo being reincarnated!

“PROGRAM” HOMES BEING RECRUITED BY VON KRENZ BORDEAUX ®!

We are currently interviewing potential "Program" families for two female pups that we plan to hold back from our planned spring litters. These girls will become part of our future-breeding program. If you live within (or close by) the 494/694 interchange (Twin Cities, MN) area, then please contact us for more information on this rare & unique opportunity to own one of America’s premier DDB pups – free of any charges! Not only do we not charge for these amazing companions, we also offer up to $600 annual reimbursements once the female has become pregnant. We reimburse for all training classes (puppy classes, confirmation & obedience) as well. Interested families must have at least one member of the household gainfully employed, be able to provide 3 references, be legally licensed to drive in MN or WI, have a desire to own a large breed, have a regular vet and be willing to enroll said pup/dogue into a confirmation/obedience classes. Calls preferred; contact Mark direct @ (651) 436-4984 or e-mail us @ vkbordeaux@aol.com for more information. Or feel free to click on the “Contact Us” tab and fill out the information; we will follow up with a phone call in a day or two upon receiving your request.

OUTSTANDING PAPER WORK ISSUES!

First off and foremost, to anyone who is still dissatisfied with their paper work status, please know that I continue to play catch up and will in fact, insure that all rightful parties get their paper work. I apologize for the delay and inconveniences that this delay may have caused. If you are going to be entering AKC shows/events in the near future please get in touch with me so that I can prioritize your paper work.

Do you co-own a DDB with us and have failed to get a signed/notarized contract back to us? We will not be forwarding any paper work until we have a contract. Send us a note or follow up with a call so that we can address the outstanding issue(s).

If you are still looking for your AKC paper work on your DDB puppy (we have transitioned over from United Kennel Club to American Kennel Club) please drop me a line @ vkbordeaux@aol.com so that I can work on getting that done for you. Please keep in mind that we have been breeding for 10 years and the DDB only recently became AKC recognized (July of 2008). 100% of our DDBs are fully register able with the American Kennel Club.

Our foundation dogs (we do not consider Nicki, Mandy or Augie - All US bred - as our foundation dogs), which are all 100% European FCI registered Import dogs have no outstanding issues with paper work. Sadly, some years ago, a Federally run criminal Investigation of person(s) in the Southeaster part of the USA uncovered taped confession by a world known DDB breeder to have falsely registered many of their DDBs. We are working on securing a audio of that confession and will post it when we're able to.

In the interim, know that you will never have a questionable pedigree on a Von Krenz Bordeaux ® - A BenchMark Breeder ™ bred pup/dog.

The legitimacy of everyone of our pedigrees can be fully proven with DNA testing.

CO-OWNERS READ!

If you happen to be a co-owner(s) of one of our beloved four-legged companions and do not currently have your AKC paper work and want it, please note that you may not have your paper work because we do not have a written/signed contract in our possession. Because of multiple incidences from previous buyers/co-owners who have violated the terms of their contracts, we will not issue AKC paper work until we have said/signed paper work.

We guarantee all pups/dogs produced by us to be 100% pure bred Dogue De Bordeaux. Do not be mislead or ill advised that just because a dog from us isn't currently registered completely in your name that your companion is somehow less of a companion or pure breed DDB. Feel free to e-mail me so that we can work on getting you an updated sales agreement/contract so that we can issue you your AKC paper work.

* Note, we no longer register with the United Kennel Club as the UKC registry is not recognized outside of the USA. We export several pups each year to FCI registered countries and therefore we must use AKC as our registry. The breed clubs are not registries, they are just clubs run by a click of individuals who tailor their clubs to advance their own individual programs.

CONGRATS TO "GRACIE" ON RECENT 3rd PLACE OBEDIENCE CLASS!

We would like to Congratulate Jeff & Rene and of course, their little (not really, at 9 months she's already 109 pounds!) girl Gracie on Gracie's recent 3rd place high score in her 'basic obedience' class. Jeff has really invested himself into polishing Gracie's obedience skills, we're very proud of all of you! Keep up the good work.

CONGRATS TO "MOOKIE" ON HER RECENT HERDING TEST RESULTS!

We would like to AGAIN, Congratulate Von Krenz Northern Mayhem's (WS29778902), AKA 'Mookie' on her recent herding test results! Wow, Mookie is really starting to show her stuff, we couldn't be prouder! Way to go Mookie & Kim on your recent passing results.

And if you all want to watch Mookie in action, visit her YouTube's link @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3N72bqvorc

WELCOME TO THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE VON KRENZ FAMILY!

We would like to welcome some of the newest family members to the Von Krenz ® family who joined our beloved extended family over the last several months. Welcome to the7 Dicksons who are the proud owners of Fiona & Ginger, Emma & Sara with JoJo, Corrie with Bella Brown, Rob & Felicia and all their wonderful children with Ruby, Steve & Susan with Cup Cake, Brandon & Christine with Cache & Meesha, Stacy & Randy with Dusty Rhodes and Heidi with Ruby & Veda!

WHAT SUPPLEMENTS DO WE USE?

We are often asked about supplements, nutrition and what our preferred products are. First off, we are not paid for endorsement of any of the products we use; we share our preferences as a matter of courtesy to the canine community.

On our home page is a link to NuVet Labs ®, which manufactures and markets the supplements that we use in our breeding program. Just click on that link and order through them direct.

Or if you prefer to phone in your order, call NuVet Labs ® at (800) 474-7044 (order code # 86620) to obtain supplements.

*Note: As per part of our 5 year replacement warranty, we require all Von Krenz Bordeaux ® - A BenchMark Breeder ™ pups/dogs to be maintained on the NuVet Labs ® supplements for the first 5 years of the companions life.

ARE VON KRENZ BORDEAUX ® BRED DOGUES AKC® RECOGNIZED?

YES! All Von Krenz Bordeaux ® bred pups are fully recognized by AKC ® & are AKC ® registered!

The most commonly asked question today by potential DDB puppy buyers is if the litter is registered with the American Kennel Club ®. Yes, all of our pups/adults are fully recognized by the American Kennel Club ®. Since 100% of our foundation dogues are/were FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) registered, 100% of Von Krenz Bordeaux ® bred DDBs will be 4 generation recognized by AKC ® as well. Buy with confidence; know that our future stud dog/bitch will carry the AKC ®logo on their paper work!

YOUR INPUT IS WELCOMED!

We would be honored to receive input from any visitor to our web site. Are there questions, comments or other links to informational sites related to canine health, showing, training, etc. that you would like to see on our site? If so, please, feel free to drop us a note, provide us with a link and we'll see if it fits in with our program. We are always happy to provide additional information for our fellow canine lovers!