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WELCOME NOTE

  

   Hello and welcome to our site. My name is Stefan Romascanu and I got my first Dogue de Bordeaux, Akasha, in 2000, while living in Eastern Europe. I fell in love with the breed almost immediately and since then, I have waited for the opportunity to start a kennel and hopefully be able to contribute to this extraordinary breed.

   After my return to the US in 2007 and setting down in NC, I was eventually able to get my second Bordeaux, Emberez Rumba (Noris) as an import, with the help of Nik and Becky from the Emberez Dogue de Bordeaux Kennel. My first dogue was getting old and unfortunately she was no longer able to have puppies. I wanted the new addition to learn from her and at least get some of her personality and character.

   Shortly after, I met my wife, LeAnne, who now shares my passion for the breed. We both like to keep our dogs active, happy, and healthy. Unfortunately, Akasha passed away in December 2009 and it was a difficult time for all of us, including Noris.

   Now that our male is of breeding age,we were pleased to see that he is of wonderful show potential and he is appreciated by other breeders as well. We were very grateful when Raymond from Heritage Bordeaux offered us a new addition to the pack not too long ago.

   Shortly after, we had another two additions to the family, Blude Diamonds Goodness Gracious (Gracie) and Ellie Garde D'Honneur du Monde (Rita)...

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   Both my wife and I wish that we could have had some of Akasha's genes in our future lines; unfortunately, they will only share some of her wonderful personality and she will only live on in our hearts.

   We chose to name our kennel "Palma Ut Incendia Diabolus" in the honor of the great heritage of the Bordeaux's as ancient warriors who, over the centuries, guarded their masters with such dedication and vigilance that it almost led to the extinction of this extraordinary breed during the second World War. We can only imagine what sight it may have been centuries ago to meet the ancestors of today's dogues on the battlefield or in the arena; although today's dogues may have some ferocious physical resemblance to their ancestors, in truth, they are the kindest, gentlest, and most dependable friends one could ever have.

OUR IDEOLOGY:

- Treat the Bordeaux with love and respect; they are MUCH MORE than "just dogs"

- Educate them without abuse; give them the time and attention they deserve

- Cherish the moments spent together and allow them to be a part of your life

- Give them as much freedom as possible, but keep them from getting hurt; provide them with more than just food, water, and shelter - give them the love they deserve

- Respect fellow the breeders and enthusiasts, the veterans as well as the beginners; we all started the same, learning from each other and from our dogues

- Do not take take advantage of people lacking the knowledge regarding the Bordeaux; educate and respect them as you were or would have desired to be educated and respected in the beginning