NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Updated August 5, 2009

August 2009
An Update?
It has been a long year, a long three years actually. We have had many ups and downs, we have lost so many of our animal family these last three years, this past year one of UGene's puppies and then UGene, Wriggly and more recent, Otis, that makes it difficult for me to come here and make updates, because it brings a rush of tears each time I try, I see all the lives that I have lost.

We have also lost a very dear friend, Marc Frasco, it is so hard to beleive that he is not there, and when we drive by his house, he will never be outside again, doing some type of project always with a smile.

We have also had many blessings, such as the love of our life, Olivia, who is a miracle and a wonder. Two and a half years old, puts on her own shoes and holds an entire conversation.

Because of so many personal stuggles, I have choosen not to be part of the DDBSA BOD and did not run for position this year, the club needs people who are there heart and soul, which I can't give right now, but I still support the club and all they do, they have my assistance and support when ever needed. I will be very active these upcoming months with my local friends in the development of a regional breed club that will support the DDBSA. I am looking forward to it.

I hope to be able to do an update soon, starting with individual pages on Maggies pups, now over a year old. Each day is a gift, accept those gifts with an open heart and joy.

Remembering UGene


June 2009
Our First AKC Champion
This June we completed out first AKC Champion, showing in the Bred by Exhibitor Class since July 08, Ophelia is our first AKC Champion, bred by us.

July 22, 2008
Passing of U-Gene
On July 22, 2008, we lost U-Gene. Remembering UGene

June 5, 2008
Puppies are here!
We have a new litter out of Maggie x Ugene - six red girls, ready for new homes in July. I am going to start getting updated pictures on here soon, but please see what we have online so far!Puppies

February 2, 2008
New Pages
I have FINALLY completed ALL puppy pages! (yes they are going to be 2 years old in 2 months) Zelda, Maurice, and Forrest finally have pages! Also I have added a new subsection called "Relations to PHB" - here you can find Morgan's page, a great-granddaughter of Noodles and granddaughter to Levon! Also on the verge of the DDB moving into the Working Class (July 1, 2008) We have made a page letting people know what shows (AKC and rare breed) we will be at! Upcoming Shows (and I still miss Butchie every single day...)

November 9, 2007
Family Loss
After a brief, but hard stuggle, we lost Butchie on November 4 to infection and kidney failure. He will be greatly missed and even with the girls, momma dog, the cats and Olivia, the house seems very empty without him. Our deepest appreciation to all who wrote to us along the way asking about him, and ultimately their condolances. He was a very special little man, and never has a Dogue de Bordeaux affected me in such a way. He will be remembered fondly forever. Butchie's Page

November 2, 2007
New Page!
Punkin's Famous Mr. Vegas (Maurice, Forest, Zelda in the works!)

October, 2007
Passing of Jackie
Sadly, after many health battles, Jacki has passed away. Jacki's Page

July, 2007
Maggie Wins BOB/BIM
Maggie wins BOB/BIM at the Staten Island Kennel Club and passes her OFA screens! Maggie's Page





May 16, 2007
New Pages and Updates!
Punkin's Little Dreamer Kima, Punkin's Dizzy Isabelle, Punkin's Dear Prudance! and new photos for Aiden (Baron) and Luther (Liam)!

May 6, 2007
Olivia's First Dog Show!
Ok, she does not have her own "puppy page" (yet) but Livy attended her first dog show, the Trenton Kennel Club show in Mercer, NJ with Agatha.






May 3, 2007
More Updates!
Updated photo for Lola,and a new page for our very special boy Butchie!






May 2, 2007
More Updates!
Ugene, Wrigley, and a new page for Jacki!

April 27, 2007
Updates are Starting
I am trying to do a page or two everyday, as a page gets done, we will announce it and update it. Hopefully within a few weeks everyone will have updated pages and all the pups from LAST year will have their pages (finally!) Today we have uploaded pages on our two new girls, Punkin's Agatha Get The Kitty and Punkin's Lovelorn Opheilia, from our last litter in 2006. Other new pages include Punkin's Agador Spartacus Brock. We have also updated Aengus' (Sassy's) page with new pictures.

March 30, 2007
New Addition
On March 12 we had our first baby. Olivia Rose was born at 9:50 pm weighing in at a huge 9 lbs 8 oz, and 21.4 inches long! She is a big little girl with a big screaming voice, she definatly likes to be heard!





March 10, 2007
Update On It's Way! And a New Baby!
Our site was offline for over a month due to our server going out of business without notice. As of today, March 10, it is finally back up but SO out of date! I will be working on updates as much as possible, including news of our recent losses of Levon and Azailia, new pages for all the puppies born last March, and lots of show news. Tom and I are expecting our first HUMAN baby on March 12, so it will take some time, but will all be here soon!

June 18, 2006
I Finally Do A Web Site Update!
Now all my puppy owners can stop yelling "When are you doing an update?" It is finally here! Check out all the pages for new photos! Many updated photos on individual pages, check them all out and PLEASE keep sending me pictures! I will get them up online! Thank you guys and Thanks for Loving our babies! Be on the look out for new individual pages coming from our Lucy x Brix litter as well!

May 2006
U-Gene completes his DDBS Championship
U-Gene is now officially a DDBS Champion! He adds DDBS Champion on to his Rarities Championship titles! U-Gene's Page

April 8, 2006
U-Gene Passes ATTS
U-Gene passes ATTS temprament test at the 2006 DDBS National show! U-Gene's Page

March 27, 2006
Lucy's Third Litter is Here!
Lucy whelps her third litter, 11 babies! See the Lucy x Brix webpage for photos!

March 25, 2006
U-Gene Passes Cardiology Exam
U-Gene passes his OFA cardiology exam under Dr. Philip Fox, DVM, ACVIM/ECVIM (Cardiology), ACVECC. U-Gene's Page


March 11, 2006
U-Gene Wins Best in Show!
U-Gene received Best of Breed, Group 1 and Best in Show at the Rarities Fort Washington show under FCI Breed Expert and past DDBS National Judge, Mr. Pedro Bispo of Portugal! We are all so excited for this win! U-Gene's Page




November 12, 2005
Allentown PA Weekend for JLo and U-Gene
JLo and U-Gene had a banner weekend! JLo wins BOB under Barrie McMath in a Champion bitch class of 6, and U-Gene wins BOS! Later in the day, U-Gene is finally the Bride! He wins BOB and a Group 4 under Sergio Gaul Fournier, FCI molosser expert from Spain! Also JLo takes BOB under Mr. Fournier! A great weekend for Punkin' Head Dogues!

November 9, 2005
Updates Galore!
Once again we have many updates; Aiden, Peanut, Maggie, Malcom, U-Gene, Lucy, Azailia, and Lucy. Please go to each dog's page to see the updates, news and new photos!

November 1, 2005
Hudsan and Magoo's (Chunkie) Deaths
We have had a hard year as far as deaths, we have lost Magoo (Chunkie) and Hudsan all within a matter of months. Please go to each dog's page to read about their passing. They will all be missed greatly and they leave voids in so many hearts.

October 30, 2005
U-Gene's First Championship!
U-Gene has completed his Rarities American Championship! Our first champion in many years (considering he is from our first litter in 6 years!)

September 10, 2005
PHB Dogues Have a Great Weekend at DDBS NE Regional
All of our dogs do fantastic at the DDBS NE Regional Show weekend in Manalapan, NJ! U-Gene, Malcom, JLo and Lucy all receive excellent ratings under Slyviane Tompousky of France. The pups, Maggie and Matty, also do fantastic, Matty takes 3rd in her class of six and both girls receive Very Promising ratings! (see their individual pages for critiques). U-Gene goes on to take Winners Dog and Best of Opposite later in the day under Marjorie Tuff, and then on Sunday, he steps up to the plate and takes Winners Dog, Best of Breed and his first Group Two as an adult under Rita Seibel!

August 20, 2005
Close Encounters of the Fuzzy Kind Photograph Matty, Seamus, Aengus and Lucy!
Once again we spent the day w/ Close Encounters of the Fuzzy Kind taking pictures for upcomind Dogue de Bordeaux calanders and various publications. We took Matty, Seamus, Aengus and Lucy with us. Our friend Jean Sturm brought Harley, Paris and her old man Andre out as well. It was a hot sultry day, but we all fared well and look forward to seeing the pictures in future pubications! I will be posting some of the pictures soon!

August 10, 2005
Multiple Dog Pages are Updated - Including NEW Pedigree Page for All Dogs!
Many updates and new pages are up! The final two sets of photos of the Levon x Lucy litter are up. All pups from the Levon x Lucy litters now have their own pages. Aengus,, Seamus, Liam, Aiden, Siobhan, Maitilda, Abaigail. Updates for Malcom, U-Gene, Sorrow, Wally, Remy and all dogs now have pedigree pages!

July 2005
Early Summer Update
Early summer was a good for our dogs! In recent shows in NJ and PA with great competition: U-Gene takes Best of Opposite twice, and Best of Breed once, Malcom takes a Best of Breed, JLo takes multiple Best of Breeds and a Best of Opposite, and the pups start showing! Aengus and Maitilda start in the puppy class and Aengus wins several Best of Breed puppy wins and a Group 1 Puppy.

June 2005
Hannibal's (Gunther) Death
This month we lost the first baby from our second litter, Punkin's Hannibal, called Gunther by his family. He passed away after a short but hard battle with cervical spine problems. His symptoms came on suddenly with a short time painfree, but one day he woke up in severe pain and his family choose to let him go with dignity. He is dearly missed by the Gura's, especially the children who grew up with him. He was an excellent dog with a personality to match and will be dearly missed by us all. Gunther would have been 8 in March of 2006, and is survived by his brother, Levon. Gunther's Page

June 17, 2005
JLo Wins Best of Breed at DDBS Specialty Show in NY!
JLo ( MyVeryOwn Divine Diva) took BOB at the recent DDBS Specialty Show held at the Molosser Breeders Summer Olympics in Lockport NY. The judge was an FCI judge and we are all very proud of her! JLo's Page

June 17, 2005
Update Picture of Sorrow
Sorrow (Sarina) is turning into a fine young girl, take a look at her 15 month photo Sorrow's Page

June 17, 2005
Lucy x Levon Puppy Photos are Updated
Puppy page is updated with photos dated up to 4.30.05 Lucy x Levon Puppy Page

May 14, 2005
JLo Gets Another Excellent Rating from FCI Judge at DDBS Nationals!
JLo ( MyVeryOwn Divine Diva) made her second trip to the nationals and competed in the Champion Class. She did fantastic and received yet another EXCELLENT critique and rating from Mr. Benoit Thevelon of France! JLo's Page

May 14, 2005
U-Gene's Big Day at DDBS Natonals
Our boy U-Gene made the trip to MI with Paul, Annette and Aunt Carol, to win Best Costume in the Costume Contest and second place 12-15 month male, receiving an EXCELLENT critique and rating from judge Helene Denis of France U-Gene's Page

April 2005
Alyce's Death
This month we lost a second baby from our first litter, Punkin's 2 d' Moon Alyce. She passed away after a very short and hard battle with cancer and a sudden onset of bloat. Ally's passing was a hard blow on her family and the entire Bordeaux community. To this day she remains the only female Dogue de Bordeaux to ever win the Best in Show at the DDBS Nationals, and with that in mind, each year we hope a girl wins the show. We still look forward to the day for another female to take this title. Ally was a fantastic dog, she was loving and gentle, yet a protector of her family and friends, she had outstanding type. She will be greatly missed by all, especially her family, Pete, Barbara, Zoie and most of all, Tony. Alyce would have been 8 years old this August. Alyce's Page

April 2, 2005
U-Gene's Photos are Updated
March 2005 photos of U-Gene are now online U-Gene's Page

April 2, 2005
Lucy x Levon Puppy Photos are Updated
Puppy page is updated frequently with new photos as they grow Lucy x Levon Puppy Page

March 29, 2005
Lucy x Levon Puppy Photos
We have started making a page for the new puppies. Check out pictures of Day One and their names Lucy x Levon Puppy Page

March 28, 2005
Happy 1st Birthday!
Lucy's first litter celebrates Year One! U-Gene, Malcom, Wally, Niegel, Sorrow, Varuca, and Peanut have turned 1 year old! Lucy x Harley Puppy Page

March 21, 2005
Lucy x Levon Puppies Have Arrived!
Lucy had 9 pups total, 5 girls and 4 boys. Unfortunatly two girls did not make it (1 black mask, 1 red mask). Girls are all red mask, 3 boys are red mask and 1 is black mask. They were born March 17 on St. Patrick's day and they will all have Irish names. The father is our very own breeding, from our second litter produced, Levon. All pups in this litter are spoken for.

January 23, 2005
PHB Contract Updated
We have updated our contract to better fit NJ's Puppy Lemon Law. This contract will be used with all new litters as of 2005. PHB Contract

January 23, 2005
Close Encounters of the Fuzzy Kind Photograph Wally (Odin)
Close Encounters of the Fuzzy Kind, (photographers of Hudsan's famous photos from DogFancy and The Dogue de Bordeaux by J. Janish) recently took photos of Punkin's Wally World Vacation's (Odin) for the 2006 Brown Trout Dogue de Bordeaux Calander. Take a peek at the submissions! Wally's page

January 23, 2005
Close Encounters of the Fuzzy Kind Photograph Clyde
Close Encounters of the Fuzzy Kind also photographed Clyde for the 2006 Brown Trout Dogue de Bordeaux Calander. Take a peek at his submission! Clyde's page

January 23, 2005
Blossom has a webpage!
Blossom's new mom Lisa sent in some pictures of the pretty girl for her page. She looks like her dad! Blossom's page

January 23, 2005
Otis is Online!
Otis brother to Blossom, Clyde and Wriggly now has a page as well, check out this handsome boy Otis' page

October 8, 2004
Updated Photos of Wally (Odin)
Punkin's Wally World Vacation's mom sent in new pictures, boy is he getting big Wally's page

October 8, 2004
Malcom's Page
Check out Punkin's Malcom Huggy Bear's new page! Malcom

October 8, 2004
Puppy Pictures
A page full of pictures from Lucy's litter from day 4 to week 12 Lucy's First LItter

September 24, 2004
New Photos of Lucy
We have updated the photos of Lucy from the recent DDBS Regional Specialty

September 24, 2004
New Photos of Harley
We have updated the photos of Harley, father of our most recent litter with Lucy, from the recent DDBS Regional Specialty

September 5, 2004
Lucy Takes BOS at DDBS NE Regional
At the 2005 DDBS NE Regional, judged by FCI and SADB judge Mr. Andre' LeBlond of France, our Lucy took 1st place Open Female, Winners Bitch, and Best of Opposite earning her a major win. The entry was wonderful and she was up against many beautiful females.

September 5, 2004
U-Gene Takes BOS Jr Puppy at DDBS NE Regional
Also at the 2005 DDBS NE Regional, judged by FCI and SADB judge Mr. Andre' LeBlond of France, Lucy's son U-Gene took 1st place 3-6 month puppy male against his brother Mal and another nice puppy, and he went on to win Best of Opposite Jr Puppy - taking home a nice prize for his new mom and dad!

September 5, 2004
U-Gene and Malcom win 50/50 at DDBS NE Regional Weekend
Both Malcom and U-Gene competed against each other and other dogs all weekend to win 2 Best of Opposite Jr Puppies each! U-Gene won both shows (BOS) on Saturday under Andre' LeBlond and Gonnie Schaffer, and Malcom won both shows (BOS) under Betty Lou Paris and Sharon Sakson. We are so proud of both boys!

August 12, 2004
U-Gene's Page is up
U-Gene is from our Lucy x Harley breeding and is now in his new show home. Go to U-Gene page read about his puppy win and for future news on his accomplishments.

August 12, 2004
Links
We have made a "links" page to sites where you can find more about the dogs in our dogs lineage. Go to Links.

August 12, 2004
Lucy x Harley
Here you can see pictures of Lucy and Harley - parents to our most recent litter. Lucy & Harley.

July 23, 2004
Clyde's Page is up
Clyde is from our third breeding of Levon. Go to Clydes page to read more about the big goof ball.

July 16, 2004
Levon Receives Cardiac Star from DDBS
Levon passed his recent cardiac exam with a board certified cardiologist from AMC in NY. He has received his Healthy Star in Cardiac from the DDBS.

July 10, 2004
Malcom and U-Gene do great in their first show
Punkin's Malcom Huggy Bear and his brother Punkin's Capt U-Gene did fantastic in their very first dog show! At the Rarities Independance Classic AM show, Malcom won Best of Breed Puppy, beating his brother and sister, and went on to defeat four other breeds for Group 1 Puppy. At the PM show under an international FCI judge from Portugal, U-Gene took Best of Breed Puppy, defeating his brother and sister and also beat out a beautiful Cane Corso pup for Group 1 Puppy! Both boys handled beautifully and did a fantastic job! Look for updated photos on the "available pups" page soon of the boys and thier ribbons

July 10, 2004
Malcom, U-Gene and Varuca are photographed by famous dog photographer Tara Darling
Punkin's Malcom Huggy Bear, Punkin's Capt U-Gene, and Punkin's Varuca Sweetheart were photographed by the famous dog photogarpher Tara Darling at the Rarities Independance Classic for submission to future Brown Trout Calanders and Dog Magazines. Tara's work can be found just by opening up any dog magazine. We hope to see them in the 2006 or 2007 calanders!

July 3, 2004
Puppies Dad is now a TT and has his permanent OFA rating!
The official word came today! Brandoux's English Made (Harley) father of our new pups, has officially received his permanent OFA screening with and OFA Fair! Harley's mom and dad both have favorable hip ratings in England! PLUS - Harley recently passed the ATTS Temperament Test at the DDBS Nationals in Las Vegas and is certified by the DDBS as well!

July 2, 2004
Do you own a son or daughter from Levon x Tinkerbelle or Levon x Anna?
We are trying to reach out to everyone and get info on your kid on the site! Please email me, give me your dogs name, age, how he or she is doing, any exciting news, any problems you have had and a recent photo. I will make your Levon baby a page to add to our site!

July 1, 2004
2005 Bordeaux Calander is Released!
For the fourth year in a row, a dog that is from our home or from our breedings is featured in the annual BrownTrout Dogue de Bordeaux Calander! This year our old lady Hudsan is in it as well as her boyfriend Tonka, and also puppies from MyVeryOwn Bordeaux, breeder of Monkey & JLo!

June 15, 2004
Two Show Males Available BOTH BOYS ARE NOW IN SHOW HOMES
Sons of Lucy x Harley (see March 28th annoucement). These two boys have beautiful heads, wrinkle, bodies and personality. Go to U-Gene and Malcom's page for further information.

March 28, 2004
The Puppies Are Here!!!
Charles River Lucielle has been bred to Brandoux's English Made (aka Harley) son of International Ch Brandoux's Toezz from England. A litter of 7 was born on March 28, 2004, three girls and four boys. All are doing well.



SOME OLD NEWS... It's been awhile
September 2003
Ch Punkin's Hudsan celle Tambo, TT competed for the first time as a "veteran" in the DDBS North East Regional. She won Best Veteran as well as Winners Bitch at this show.

Year 2003
MyVeryOwn Moonlight Diva daugher of Levon x Tinkerbell, has successfully completed her Canadian and DDBS Championships. She has won multiple Best of Breeds in Junior, Youth and Adult as well as multiple group wins. We are very proud of "JLo" and her mom and dad, Linda and John. JLo will be bred in late 2004/early 2005, please contact Linda and John for details.

March 2003
Punkin's Azailia the Outlaw daugher of Levon x Anna is now home with us, she is a feisty thing and will be in the ring soon!

Year 2002
MyVeryOwn Marvellous Monkey son of the first breeding of Levon x Tinkerbell was the #1 Dogue de Bordeaux in Canada, as well as in the top 10 males of the DDBS. He has completed his DDBS, American and Canadian Championships, receiving many BOB and Group wins, and a few BIS too boot! Monkey is available to select females, contact his owner Leslie Cameron for information.

December 2002
Ch Punkin's Levon LHM, TT (Noodles x Browns Tonka de Titan) has been bred once again to DDBS/RBCSWO Ch My Very Own Tinkerbelle, CGC,TDI,TT,HD,WD1,2,3 (Bruno de Sirus x Narla). Another beautiful litter was born, and MyVeryOwn Moonlight Diva will be on the show circuit with her new owners Linda and John from NY.

December 2002
Ch Punkin's Levon LHM, TT (Noodles x Browns Tonka de Titan) has been bred to UKC Ch. Anna Vom Meiendorfer Wald (German Import). Levon's third litter, another success!

May 2002
Charles River Lucielle took a Best of Breed Puppy, Group 1 Puppy and Best in Show puppy at the recent DDBS FCI judge specialty in Lumberton NJ. We are very proud of Lulu!

May 2002
Ch Punkin's Hudsan celle Tambo, TT took a BOS at the recent Rarities Lumberton show, finally completing her DDBS Championship.

April 2002
Charles River Lucielle from MA is finally home with us! Thank you to Steve and Anna for entrusting us with this new addition. Lucy is out of Betti the Power of Demons x Bruizer d' Aquatine of the Netherlands.

March 2001
Ch Punkin's Levon LHM, TT (Noodles x Browns Tonka de Titan) has been bred to DDBS/RBCSWO Ch My Very Own Tinkerbelle, CGC,TDI,TT,HD,WD1,2,3 (Bruno de Sirus x Narla). A litter of 9 was born on March 2, 2001 (Levon's 3rd birthday!) Five black mask and four red mask - all are doing well.



SHOW SUMMARY FOR PUNKIN'S 2 D' MOON ALYCE, 2000 SHOW SUMMARY FOR PUNKIN'S LEVON LHM, 2000
SHOW SUMMARY FOR PUNKIN'S NOODLES, 2000