Meet this sweet 6-month-old Dogue de Bordeaux with a heart as big as her paws. She can be a little shy at first and may hang back with new people, but give her a little patience (and maybe a gentle coax), and she quickly blossoms into an affectionate, attention-loving companion. She’s playful, bouncy, and full of energy—always ready for a game or a romp with another dog. In fact, she would thrive in a home with a canine buddy to help build her confidence and keep her happily entertained. She already knows some basic commands like sit, down, and shake, and she’s eager to keep learning.
She’s looking for a family who can give her the time, love, and reassurance she needs to feel safe and secure. Because loud noises like thunder can be scary for her, she’ll do best with someone who understands and can help her through those moments. With a little patience and a lot of love, this super sweet, affectionate girl will be an incredibly loyal and devoted companion.
From American Kennel Club: Socialization and early obedience training are an absolute must. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a sensitive breed who requires trust, and a rough trainer or heavy-handed approach should be avoided. Discipline should be firm and consistent without being harsh; ownership of the breed is not for the timid or the very busy person.The Dogue de Bordeaux is an immensely powerful mastiff-type guardian. Males can go 27 inches high and 110 pounds. The short, eye-catching coat is a richly colored fawn. The massive head features a Bulldog-like undershot jaw, expressive eyes, and a deeply furrowed brow. It is, proportionately, the largest head in the canine kingdom. The body is stocky and close to the ground, but Dogues can move like lions when duty calls. DDBs of proper temperament are sweet and sensitive souls. Owners appreciate their breed’s loyalty to loved ones of all ages, but also say DDBs can be stubborn and will dominate those who fail to apply firm training in puppyhood.
If you think you might be interested in adopting, your first step should be to complete an Adoption Application. *After you have completed your application, you will get a confirmation that we have received your application. It takes a lot of time to process the applications, so we ask for your patience while we do so. If you see that the dog you were interested in has been adopted it means there were many applications for that dog and we did not get as far as processing your application before a home was found. We welcome you to apply again if you see another dog that interests you. If you have a question, please email your question to adoptions@caninerescue.org. It is much easier and quicker for us to respond by email as we receive many phone calls each day.
We do adopt out of state, however we do not transport or ship dogs. Potential adopter must be able and willing to travel to the Rescue to meet the dog they are interested in.
*PLEASE double check all of the phone numbers that you provide as if they are incorrect, we will be unable to process your application. Please also let your references know that someone from NCCR will be calling them. Most adoption team members call from their personal phone so advise your references that there may be an unknown number or a private number calling them.
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