Ivy Bordeaux is located in Mesquite, TX, 20 miles southeast of Dallas.  Our Dogues are from excellent, proven bloodlines and have an absolutley superb temperament and overall size, incredible heads and PENN hip scores. Ivy Bordeauxs are raised as part of the family on two wooded acres. Currently we have four dogues, Bane, Bailey, Chloe, and Bauer.

If you are new to the Dogue de Bordeaux (or French Mastiff), it is an incredible breed.  They are hands down the best family dog/guard dog I've ever seen. They absolutely love and instinctly protect children.  This is something I made absolute sure of before I got my first DDB, Bailey.

As with most Mastiffs, they are very laid back, sleeping or lying around with a watchful eye the majority of the day.  They are very quick to alert you of strangers.  Their ground-rumbling bark will keep away strange guests, but with your permission they will gladly grant them access, and then probably share some slobber.

In most areas it is absolutely essential they have access to the indoors, especially in Texas.  Due to their size they do not tolerate high temperatures.  A doggy door to your home or a temperature-controlled dog quarters is necessary.

If you choose this breed, please beware, you will probably never want to go without one ever again!

Matt,
I cannot tell you how grateful and pleased we are to be getting our little Cosy from you.  As I said, there is a certain 'handshake trust' among real Texas folk that I felt when we first came to see you and your dogs. We have looked at, and researched a lot of Breeders, but we like the look of your dogs, and the love that they get, and just know we are getting a true family member. I truly believe that in all the dogs we have seen, Bailey is one of the most beautiful, and Bane is so regal, their puppies cannot help but be bright, beautiful and absolutely a joy that our family needs. I think that not only will we have a new family member, but have found a new friend as well. It would be an honor for me to offer any references you may need, and we plan to share our pictures of Cosy as she grows.
Thank you again.
Cinda

Matt,
Our pup is a family member, and has stolen the heart of all who see her. The Vet loves her, says she is the healthiest and brightest she has ever seen.  She is already crate trained and housebroken. .  She is precious, she pounces and runs everywhere.  She is well traveled.  She already has over 2000 miles logged in a car, but adapts very well.  Sleeps most of the way, stops to take care of business and get a drink, then eats when she gets there.  She socialized very well with my sons golden lab, and my grandchildren offered to trade their dads new Buick Enclave for her, but we said no. We have found her to be all that we wanted and expected, gentle, intelligent, loving and exceptionally beautiful.  By the way, she inherited 2 traits from her parents.  She leans like Daddy, and hugs like Mommy (my favorite). We simply could not be happier. I would endorse any statement over and over again, their temperaments and health are as good or better than paper can state, and we are thrilled to be part of her family.