LitArk » Books » Children

Joseph Janish - Dogue De Bordeaux

Here you can read online Joseph Janish - Dogue De Bordeaux full text of the book (entire story) in english for free. Download pdf and epub, get meaning, cover and reviews about this ebook. year: 2011, publisher: CompanionHouse Books, genre: Children. Description of the work, (preface) as well as reviews are available. Best literature library LitArk.com created for fans of good reading and offers a wide selection of genres:

Romance novel Science fiction Adventure Detective Science History Home and family Prose Art Politics Computer Non-fiction Religion Business Children Humor

Choose a favorite category and find really read worthwhile books. Enjoy immersion in the world of imagination, feel the emotions of the characters or learn something new for yourself, make an fascinating discovery.

Book:
Dogue De Bordeaux
Author:
Joseph Janish
Publisher:
CompanionHouse Books
Genre:
Books / Children
Year:
2011
Rating:
4 / 5
Favourites:
Add to favourites
Your mark:
- 80
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5

Description
Author's other books
Similar books

Dogue De Bordeaux: summary, description and annotation

We offer to read an annotation, description, summary or preface (depends on what the author of the book "Dogue De Bordeaux" wrote himself). If you haven't found the necessary information about the book — write in the comments, we will try to find it.

With a name that rightly conjures images of lush vineyards, the Dogue de Bordeaux indeed comes from the worlds wine capital in southwestern France. Like the rich red Bordeaux wine, the Dogue de Bordeaux is draped in a deep red coat and boasts the most magnificent head in dogdom. As author Joe Janish reveals in this full-color introduction to the breed, the Dogue de Bordeaux has a heart as impressive as his head and makes a sincere and fun-loving companion for the right owner and family. Naturally a 130-pound mastiff dog is not a dog for everyone, and the Dogue is a guardian breed of relentless power and great agility. This Comprehensive Owners Guide dedicated to Dogue de Bordeaux begins with a chapter on the breeds history, tracing its origins and spread to the United States, England, and various European countries. The chapter on characteristics provides an overview of the breeds temperament, physical characteristics, activity level, and health concerns, all the information a potential owner needs to determine whether this remarkable French mastiff breed is the Dogue from him or her.
New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, exercise, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The authors advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Joseph Janish: author's other books

Who wrote Dogue De Bordeaux? Find out the surname, the name of the author of the book and a list of all author's works by series.

Dogue De Bordeaux — read online for free the complete book (whole text) full work

Below is the text of the book, divided by pages. System saving the place of the last page read, allows you to conveniently read the book "Dogue De Bordeaux" online for free, without having to search again every time where you left off. Put a bookmark, and you can go to the page where you finished reading at any time.

Light

Font size:

↓

↑

Reset

Interval:

↓

↑

Bookmark:

Make

Table of Contents

Photo Credits Norvia Behling Doskocil Isabelle Francais Bane and Jeannie - photo 3

Photo Credits Norvia Behling Doskocil Isabelle Francais Bane and Jeannie - photo 4

Photo Credits:
Norvia Behling, Doskocil, Isabelle Francais, Bane and Jeannie Harrison, Carol
Ann Johnson, Mikki Pet Products, and Alice van Kempen

Illustrations by Rene Low.

Facing page: The Dogue de Bordeaux is often called the French Mastiff or Bordeaux Bulldog. One may recognize the Dogue as the star of the Hollywood productionTurner and Hooch, with human co-star Tom Hanks.

HISTORY OF THEDogue de Bordeaux

INTRODUCTION

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 into the hearts of people throughout the world. Originally used for cattle-droving and guarding the vineyards in Bordeaux, this pugnacious, pug-faced French warrior has survived within a hair of extinction through one national revolution, two World Wars and the Hollywood adventure Turner and Hooch.

Sometimes referred to as the French Mastiff, Bordeaux Bulldog or simply DDB, the Dogue de Bordeaux has had an interesting background and development through the last six centuries. An extremely cooperative, intelligent and fearless giant, the Dogue de Bordeaux has persisted in various vocations throughout the centuries, a testament to the breeds versatility and adaptability. Since the 1400s, the Dogue de Bordeaux has had many jobs: herding cattle, flock guarding, hunting ferocious game, animal baiting, dog fighting and movie acting. Powerful and surprisingly athletic, the Dogue de Bordeaux has never been intimidated and makes an excellent guardian. Beneath all that toughness exists a sweet, sincere, slobberingly lovable character that makes a wonderful companion.

Dogues de Bordeaux have a long history of being guard dogs. Their impressive stature alone is enough to frighten potential thieves.

GENUSCANIS

Dogs and wolves are members of the genus Canis. Wolves are known scientifically as Canis lupus while dogs are known as Canis domesticus. Dogs and wolves are known to interbreed. The term canine derives from the Latin-derived word Canis. The term dog has no scientific basis but has been used for thousands of years. The origin of the word dog has never been authoritatively ascertained.

HISTORY AND BACKGROUND OF THE DOGUE DE BORDEAUX

The Dogue de Bordeaux falls into a group of dogs classified as molossers, descendants of the Molossus, a dog that lived around the time of 700 BC. Based on ancient carvings and paintings, it appears that Molossus were kept as guard and hunting dogs by the Assyrians.

The first record of a molosser-type dog is in a letter dated 326 BC that mentions large, strong dogs with short, broad teeth. Bones of these big dogs have been found among other artifacts in archeological expeditions throughout the world in places such as Tibet, China and India. These dogs were included in the army of Alexander the Great, and journeyed from Mesopotamia to Epirus in various wars. In Epirus, there was a mythical king ruling over the area of Molossus who took care of the dogs. From there, they journeyed to Rome, Gaul and other lands, including Spain and France.

There are contrasting reports that this large dog first existed in Spain as the Alano, an extinct dog whose description resembles todays Dogue de Bordeaux. The Alano was supposedly brought to Europe by the Alans, an Oriental tribe. The Alan vautre was described in the 14th century by Gaston Phoebus (or Febus), Count of Foix, in his Livre de Chasse: He holds his bite stronger than three sight hounds. There are also accounts that the molosser developed from the Molossid, a Greco-Roman canine that existed during Julius Caesars time and was used in war.

DEVELOPMENT OF A DOGUE TYPE

The word dogue first appeared at the end of the 14th century. Before the 19th century, these dogs did not have a standard but were very similar in looks and usage. There were guardian dogs used to protect homes, butcher shops and vineyards; pack hunting dogs that baited bulls and pursued boars, bears, jaguars and other game; and herding dogs that took care of farm animals such as sheep and cattle. Eventually, the molosser developed into a variety of mastiffs including todays Tibetan Mastiff, Spanish Mastiff, Mastino Napoletano (Neapolitan Mastiff) and Bullmastiff, to name a few.

The Tibetan Mastiff joins the Dogue de Bordeaux in the group of dogs known as molossers. Tibetans have curved tails and long coats, in contrast to the hanging tails and short coats of Dogues.

Tibetan Mastiff with puppy Despite the shared ancestry there is little - photo 8

Tibetan Mastiff with puppy. Despite the shared ancestry, there is little resemblance to the Dogue.

BRAIN AND BRAWN

Since dogs have been inbred for centuries, their physical and mental characteristics are constantly being changed to suit mans desires for hunting, retrieving, scenting, guarding and warming their masters laps. During the past 150 years, dogs have been judged according to physical characteristics as well as functional abilities. Few breeds can boast a genuine balance between physique, working ability and temperament.

One type of dog in France was called the Dogue or Doguin dAquitaine, a breed based on the French Molossus, which existed in the early 14th century and was bred for fighting other dogs, bears and boar. There were several variations of the Doguin dAquitaine, depending on their region and the jobs they needed to accomplish. As a result, their general appearance was inconsistent. There were various colors and varieties of coat, different jaw/bite patterns (undershot and overshot) and other slight variations. For the most part, however, these dogs were similar in body structure, weight and size. Eventually one type emerged as the preferred dogthe butchers dog that was used to protect meat shops and was highly coveted by the French noblemen and wealthy families as home guardians.

The first recorded reference to Dogue de Bordeaux appeared in 1863 at the first canine exhibition at the Jardin dAcclimatation in Paris, France. This was less a conformation show than it was a presentation of dog breeds. The winner of the exhibition was a bitch named Magentas who was identified according to the capital of her region of originthus, Dogue de Bordeaux.

Light

Font size:

↓

↑

Reset

Interval:

↓

↑

Bookmark:

Make

Similar books «Dogue De Bordeaux»

Look at similar books to Dogue De Bordeaux. We have selected literature similar in name and meaning in the hope of providing readers with more options to find new, interesting, not yet read works.

Neal Martin

The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide: 150 Years from 1870 to 2020

Suzanne Mustacich

Thirsty Dragon: China’s Lust for Bordeaux and the Threat to the Worlds Best Wines

Steve Wartenberg

Biking Bordeaux and the Atlantic Coast: The Villages, Vineyards, Beaches, Bike Paths & Best Routes

DK Eyewitness

DK Eyewitness Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast (Travel Guide)

Neel Burton

The Concise Guide to Wine and Blind Tasting

Pitte

Bordeaux/Burgundy: a vintage rivalry

Ford Ken

Raid: Cockleshell Raid - Bordeaux 1942

Unknown

Lonely Planet Pocket Bordeaux

Mustacich

Thirsty dragon : Chinas lust for Bordeaux and the threat to the worlds best wines

Benjamin Lewin M W

What price bordeaux and Southwest France?

Benjamin Lewin M W

What price bordeaux?

Parker

Bordeaux : A Consumers Guide to the Worlds Finest Wines

Reviews about «Dogue De Bordeaux»

Discussion, reviews of the book Dogue De Bordeaux and just readers' own opinions. Leave your comments, write what you think about the work, its meaning or the main characters. Specify what exactly you liked and what you didn't like, and why you think so.