ROGUE BORDEAUX
A ROGUE'S GALLERY
THE SUPERSTARS
Veinard Rogue du Lac D'Argent ("Rogue")
Rogue was my very first Dogue de Bordeaux, from before the breed was recognized by the AKC. He showed in a few IABCA events, winning First Place every time. Because of him, my heart will always be with Dogues de Bordeaux...
Stolenhearts Targon Heartsjoy THDA ("Targon")
Targon was a most special Dogue de Bordeaux. Although he loved the show ring, he never made Champion...but he was an awarded Therapy Dog (THDA) and a favorite at Las Vegas' Sunrise Children's Hospital and Medical Center. He also appeared in the movie "Show Dogs", in Honest Paws' "100 Years of Famous Dogs" as Hooch, was featured in documentaries on YouTube's Dogumentary TV, and was awarded "Breed Ambassador" by the DDBSA.
GCHS Stolenhearts Alexstrasza Starseeker CGC ("Rasza")
Rasza is our rock star...Targon's niece (his sister Indica Bleu's pup from her first litter) and the first bitch puppy I've had in over 30 years. From her first time in the show ring it was evident she was born to show. By the end of 2022 she reached #1 Breed for several months and ended the year as #1 Bitch All Breed, maintaining #1 Breed Bitch throughout most of 2023. She also won Select Bitch at Westminster 2023, and Best Brood Bitch at the DDBSA 2023 Nationals. She earned her Grand Champion Silver status at the DDBSA 2024 Nationals.
Stolenhearts Raelorasz Matasz Joie de Coeur THDN ("Raelor")
Raelor was Targon's nephew and Rasza's sibling (from Targon's sister Bleu's second litter), coming into the world shortly before Targon's passing, and coming into my world to fill the void Targon left behind. Like his uncle Targon, he was an amazing Therapy Dog and also like his uncle was a favorite at Sunrise Children's Hospital and Medical Center. He worked hard as an uncle to Rasza's first litter...because he just LOVED puppies!
THE CO-STARS
(Our Leading Lady Rescues)
Kharma
Karma was my first Dogue de Bordeaux rescue, having been saved from a life in a puppy mill. Overbred, overwhelmed, and terrified of the world, she spent her final years smothered with love and joy, finally learning what it was like to be a happy, safe Dogue de Bordeaux.
Lady Ronin
Lady Ronin (originally named Rogue, which had to be changed of course as she was to be Rogue's new companion after Karma passed), was originally a foster, but of course ended up adopted. She'd been left as collateral with a meth dealer who dumped her at a local shelter after her owner never returned to pay his debt or claim her. She was a bit traumatized, but Rogue showed her the ropes and she spent her final years in a calm, loving, stable environment living her best life.
Dharma
Dharma (originally named "Lucy") was an owner surrender, and another foster that of course never left. She was the most amazing girl - sweet, loving, smart and just wanting to please. She was the longest lived of all of my Dogues (so far), having crossed over the Rainbow Bridge at 8 1/2.