~ Updated September 11, 2007 ~
Each year, the DDBS recognizes the Dogue de Bordeaux holding the most working titles. This achievement is honored with a certificate and engraved plaque presented during the weekend of the National Specialty. This award has been in existence since 2000 and is awarded to dogs owned by members of the DDBS. Below are the current and past winners of this award along with the titles earned and a brief description of the titles.
2007 ~ Mount Sinai's Bela Jade (Jade)
Owned by Jennifer Doyle, Ohio
Titles earned: CGC, CD, CL3-F, CL3-R, CL3-H, CL3-S, CL4-F, TT
DDBS WD Titles: WDI, WDII, WDIII
Notes: Jade is the first DDB to compete in agility in the United States. Jade has consistently achieved placements, not only in agility events, but also in obedience and rally obedience events. In December, 2006 Jade earned an overall high score for Rally Obedience Novice.
Description of titles:
CGC - Canine Good Citizen through the AKC
CD – Companion Dog through the AKC
CL3-F, CL3-R, CL3-H, CL3-S, CL4-F – Agility titles through Canine Performance Events
TT - Temperament Tested through the ATTS (American Temperament Test Society)
Questions about Jade’s titles or training? E-mail Jen at
TimothyPDoyle@aol.com
2006 ~ Ch. Gothic Guardiens Purl in a Quiet Storm (Purl)
Owned by Rick and Val Barr, California
Titles earned: CGC, TDI, TT, CS, CI, RN, NR1
DDBS WD Titles: WD1, WD2, WD3
Notes: While earning her CS title, Purl had a High In Test (HIT) score beating 22 Rottweilers and 1 German Shepherd. Purl is the first Dogue de Bordeaux to earn CS and CI carting titles as well as the first DDB to earn a RN title through the AKC and NR1 through the NCA.
Description of titles:
CGC - Canine Good Citizen through the AKC
TDI - Therapy Dog International through Therapy Dog International, Inc.
TT - Temperament Tested through the ATTS (American Temperament Test Society)
CS – Carting Started through the American Rottweiler Club (ARC); first level carting, on leash
CI – Carting Intermediate through ARC; second level carting, off leash work
RN – Rally Novice through the AKC
NR1 – Rally through National Canine Association (NCA)
Questions about Purl’s titles or training? E-mail Val at
Val911K9@aol.com
2005 ~ Liberty’s Lenox (Max)
Owned by Denise and Ed Harris, Texas
Titles earned: CGC, TDI, TT, UCD, BH, Brevet, MR1
DDBS WD Titles: WD1, WD2, WD3
Notes: Max is the first Dogue de Bordeaux to earn Brevet and MR1 titles.
Description of titles:
CGC - Canine Good Citizen through the AKC
TDI - Therapy Dog International through Therapy Dog International, Inc.
TT - Temperament Tested through the ATTS (American Temperament Test Society)
UCD – United Companion Dog through the United Kennel Club (UKC)
BH – BEGLEITHUNDPRÜFUNG, which is the Schutzhund basic obedience/temperament test; through the Schutzhund club of Austin, TX.
Brevet – Mondioring Brevet, an introductory test of obedience and protection work, to assess character, courage, trainability, and suitability for work; through the Lonestar Mondioring Club in Bulverde, TX.
MR1 – Mondioring 1, basic Mondioring test, consisting of obedience, agility, and protection; through the Lonestar Mondioring Club in Bulverde, TX.
Questions about Max’s titles or training? E-mail Denise at doguedebordeaux@gvtc.com
2000 - 2004 ~ Ch. MyVeryOwn Tinkerbelle
Owned by Leslie and Lawrence Cameron, Vanessa, ON, Canada
Titles earned: CGC, PVD, TT, HIC
DDBS WD Titles: WD1, WD2, WD3
Description of titles:
CGC - Canine Good Citizen through the AKC
PVD – Pet Visitation Dog through the Ontario Working Collie Association.
TT - Temperament Tested through the ATTS (American Temperament Test Society)
HIC – Herding Instinct Certification, shows that a dog, who may have never had any exposure to livestock, has the natural instinct to herd; Ontario Working Collie Association
