For several centuries, the french mastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux) was known in France as a terrifying watchdog. Since the 12th Century, french mastiff had been used to hunt wild boar, bears and wolves; in the Middle Ages, these dogs were used as cattle dogs. A huge head with numerous wrinkles, powerful limbs and cool composure are typical characteristics of this representative of the mastiff group, a descendant of the ancient Molosser.

      It has good proportions, a muscular body and a huge, round head (the largest in the dog world). The coat is soft and thin to the touch. However, it is not advisable to check this oneself. By nature, french mastiff is rather lazy and, at home, is like a huge cuddly toy. In experienced hands, the thick-skinned and powerful french mastiff is a perfect companion, watchdog and protector. If properly trained, it gets on well with children. A fully-grown dog weighs up to 90 kg.

      In the kennel WELLDAN are presented several selective bloodlines of french mastiff taking into account the variety of the breed-fancier's preferences concerning different types of french mastiff. Dogs from these bloodlines has accumulated the best physical characteristics and qualities of legendary winners. This has been confirmed by numerous international judges. Founder of the kennel has turned out hundred of french mastiff puppies. The kennel dispose of a high class livestock, importing from France, Netherlands and Great Britain, where the top french mastiffs in the world come from. The most interesting represetatives of the breed presented on site are Danila, Bakervill's Style Viski, Vila Bonheur Kuba, Bakervill's Style Waikiki Lady (Wiwa). There is detailed information on site about the kennel's french mastiffs and their ancestry with titles, pictures and pedigrees, traced till the sixties.

      Danila (European Junior Vice-Champion 2000, International Champion, Club Champion, Russian, Ukrainian, Byelorussian, Lithuanian, Baltic Champion, 2 x RKF Champion, Grand Champion, RFOS Champion, RFSS Champion, ROLS Champion, Delta-Pal Champion, 2 x ANKOR Champion, Winner "Baltik Winner 2002", Winner "Eurasia 2003", Winner "White Nights 2003", 12xCACIB, 3xR.CACIB, 30xCW, 3xR.CW, 26xCAC, 1xR.CAC, 23xBOS, 30xBOB) represents a world-famous bloodline based on ancestors of multiple World and European Champions Dorsdorf Davil and Belmondo the Red Powerpack, encountered practically in every modern champion's pedigree.

      Through the very famous bitch Kerika (World Champion, Finland Champion, RKF Champion) and Vila Bonheur Kuba (daughter of Junior World Vice-Champion, Spain Champion Bruce de l'Aube Rouge) the kennel maintains "Belgian line" initiated by Interchampion, European Champion, Belgian Champion Rano de l'Aube Rouge, the most famous offspring of Belmondo the Red Powerpack, representing another not less interesting bloodlines group. Furthermore there are descendants of Brando Dospilos (2 x World Champion) in the kennel - the most famous progeny of Rano de l'Aube Rouge.

      Bakervill's Style Viski and Bakervill's Style Waikiki Lady are the best young representatives of "Anglo-Dutch line", sweepingly collecting points at international dog-shows and so far not presented in Russia. This bloodline is based on English and Dutch french mastiffs Temple Felson, Brandoux Toezzz and Brandoux Calaix, shining at international dog-shows of last years.

Please note, that the underlined links will guide you to homepages or pictures of appropriate dogs. These pages are unfortunately in Russian only, but you can study pedigrees and enjoy a lot of unique photos.