Dogue De Bordeaux: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Characterized by one of the largest, most magnificent heads in dogdom, layered wrinkles on his face and hefty exaggerated paws, the Dogue de Bordeaux trudges..." (more)
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Product Description

A guard dog of relentless power and a family companion of sincerity and humor, the Dogue de Bordeaux comes to the dog world via the vineyards of Southern France. This giant mastiff, draped in its deep red coat, boasts the most magnificent head in the world and a heart that is aptly matched. For devotion, protection and appeal, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a premium choice. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Dogues de Bordeaux and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems.

In addition to an extremely authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Dogue de Bordeaux from puppyhood to the senior years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books; Limited Edition edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593782152
• ISBN-13: 978-1593782153
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #142,623 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general book for caretaking of the Bordeaux, August 30, 2005

By	J. Burns (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a good beginner book for new Dogue de Bordeaux owners. The book covers a little history on the Bordeaux breed as well as information about how to care for the breed. This book was a little too "beginner" for me for it covered a lot about how to care for dogs in general such as house breaking, create training, etc.

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative, June 15, 2008

By	[e-mail] "[e-mail]" (Beaumont, tx USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This is a dog that seems interesting, but I knew nothing (and I mean nothing) about. This book filled me in on all about this amazing breed of dog. Very good for the dog lover who is unfamiliar with the breed.

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great !, April 17, 2008

By	French Mastiff (Sweden) - See all my reviews

This book is great ! A must for a Dogue De Bordeaux owner or those who are thinking of getting a pup. Well written with beautiful pics.