Chunk (Roman/Ripley)

Bellarouge Constantine (Male)

Constantine was the largest puppy, with heavy bone and a very nice head similar in type to Roman.  Joi chose him herself so off he went to New Zealand.  Constantine is still a little “leggy” at 18 months but weighs 68kgs with so much substance, a huge head and neck, and a chest/body which is broadening each day !!  He was a slow starter but improving in bounds.

Owned by Joi Paki at Boffheads in NZ

Solo (Roman/Ripley)

Bellarouge Solona (Female)

Solo had a nicer head than Viva and was only a little less in mass to Viva, but Viva had better rear angulation and more bone.  It was a real dilemma to chose which one to keep between Viva and Solo, but because I wanted to retain co-ownership of the one I homed, I knew it didn’t really matter.  So I was very happy to home Solo with Linda.  I hope she does her proud.

Owned by Linda Fisher and Bellarouge

Gage (Roman/Ripley)

Bellarouge Twelve Gage (Male)

Gage is very much like Viva, they were almost twins.  His head was not as strong as the other two boys, but he was built the same as Viva, short and stocky.  Gage has been homed with Aaron as a family pet but I am keeping an eye on him should he one day have something special to contribute to a breeding program.

Owned by Aaron

We are very proud of our litters.

 

On this page I will feature other promising puppies who have gone to certain homes with the hope that they will mature into something special for their owners.  In most cases, these puppies are co-owned by myself and their families.

 

As details and new photos come to hand, I will update this page and follow the development of the puppies with great anticipation.

Kalea (Roman/Ripley)

Bellarouge Kalea (Female)

Kalea lives on the wonderful island of Oahu in Hawaii with Jenny and Shawn, who have become wonderful friends and we are looking forward to our holiday with them in the future.  They already have one other dogue, Hercules, and a cross breed rescue dog, Pearl.

Owned by Jenny and Shawn in Hawaii

Photos - 3 months and 2 yrs

We do occassionally have puppies available and sometimes announce upcoming litters.  But due to waitlists, many litters are already spoken for.  Please contact us if you are interested in a puppy and we will keep you informed.

 

My recommendations to those people looking for puppies is to try and see as many dogues as possible, talk to a number of breeders, visit shows and kennels and research the breed.  Once you have definitely decided that the dogue is for you, go with the type of Dogue you like and the breeder you feel the most comfortable with.

 

For those people looking for show or breeding quality dogues, I also offer this information.  Not every litter contains pups which can be considered for potential show and breeding quality.  So you may have to wait until a suitable puppy becomes available, I suggest that you decide on your chosen breeder and then put your name down with them for a show puppy.  Also remember that although breeders do their best to select puppies around the age of 8 weeks, that they cannot see into the future.  Puppies change and grow, so through no fault of the breeder, should you be unsatisfied with the quality of your show/breeding puppy, be sure to discuss your concerns with your breeder first.  And the same applies to health, which is an even more important matter, always talk to your breeder and veterinarian first if you have any health concerns.

 

Some of us also often get requests for “show puppies that are a dark mahogany colour” .  Colour is the least of the characteristics that we strive for.  Colour is secondary to correct conformation and health.  While many people do prefer the darker reds, it should not be the first thing to look for when selecting a puppy.  For myself and a number of other breeders who do like the darker colour - correctness, type, conformation and health come first, but if the dogue also has our desired colouring, then it is a bonus.  The same goes for requests for show puppies that have absolutely no white.  Some of the best dogues in Australia and overseas have white on their feet and/or chest.

 

Our Breeding

LITTER ANNOUNCEMENT:

 

We will not have puppies available until around early to  mid 2010.

 

Please contact me to be placed on our waiting list.

 

Any show/breeding quality puppies will be retained or co-owned and will not be sold “free and clear”.

 

Limited Register puppies will be available to loving pet homes.

 

All pet puppies are sterilized to prevent breeding.  (They are not totally desexed, they retain their reproductive organs but have their “tubes tied” to prevent breeding.

 

 

Jasper (Roman/Cadence)

Bellarouge Jasper (Male)

I just adored Jasper, but as I did not plan to keep a male from this litter and we wanted to see how his type matured, we homed him with friends here in Sydney.

Owned by Kerrie, Peter and Family

Photos - 8 weeks

Boden (Roman/Cadence)

Bellarouge Boden (Male)

Boden (or Wee Man as we called him) was a character, so photogenic and a personality to die for.  He was very special to us so homed him with friends here in Sydney who have a pup from Roman/Ripley.

Owned by Sylvia and Family

Photos - 8 weeks

Buster (Roman/Cadence)

Bellarouge Buster (Male)

Buster was a stocky boy and the second biggest male.  Full of personality and character.

Owned by Myles and Carol