Raji the Mastiff / American Bulldog mix at 2 years old—"We got Raji when she was about 3 months old, as she grew. We knew she was going to be a big dog. We considered giving her up because her behavior was, at times, so aggressive we didn’t think we could handle her. She has a sweet personality. However, she looks extremely intimidating the first time someone sees her. She is a large muscular animal with a stare which will cause people to pause when they first see her. Because of her intense look it was imperative to me to have complete obedience from her in all situations. Simply because she is large and intimidating we were afraid some fearful person could take her from us. We also had a Phantom Poodle and a Miniature Poodle. Eventually Raji became very aggressive toward the smaller dogs. She would snap at them, push them around, drag them by their collar, and even fight with them. She was considerably larger than they were by this time, and it became apparent she could eventually kill, or severely injure, one or all of them. To this day I believe had this happened, it would have been an accident. Because she was so strong a swift sweep with her paw could have broken a leg, or worse, of one of the smaller dogs. I am huge fan of Cesar Millan and watched as many episodes as I could. This was good, but we needed more. After doing much research I developed a training program, which does not include treats, as I wanted this large powerful animal to do what she was told because I told her to, not because she was going to get a treat! Through the training methods I used she has become a very happy and obedient dog. She is never allowed to chase anything and will lay down on command from 100 yards away! She now will sit, stay, and come on command. We saved our dog and have complete confidence in her through good parenting and an understanding of how dogs think, along with the correct amount of exercise, discipline, and affection. Any permanent decisions regarding the future of your dog should be arrived at only after every reasonable attempt has been made to correct your dog’s behavior.
Mr. Vegas the Bandogge Mastiff at 4 years old
"This is my boy Mr. Yanyeroo at 10 months old. He's very affectionate with a good temperament; a nice-looking dog who loves to play outdoors. One of our favorite shows is "Dog Whisperer" because it helps us understand each other a little better. Dad is an Olde English Bulldog (Hermes Bloodlines) and mom is a Dogue de Bourdeaux "French Mastiff" (Riverbend Bloodlines). He belongs to the American Bandogge group which is a cross between a Mastiff with any Bully-type breed. I think he's a well-structured dog and a good candidate for pet modeling and advertising. He'll be enrolled in training programs for obedience and guard dog in the upcoming weeks. I hope I can keep enjoying his companionship for many years to come, I love my boy!"
Mr. Yanyeroo the Olde English Bulldog (Hermes Bloodlines) and Dogue de Bourdeaux "French Mastiff" (Riverbend Bloodlines) mix at 10 months old
Foster the American Bandogge Mastiff (Bull Mastiff / American Bulldog mix) at 2 years old—"I adopted him this year and he's been nothing but Mastiff and bully to the max."
Bailey the brindle with white American Bandogge Mastiff at 4½ years old (mother to Diesel)
Porter the brindle with white American Bandogge Mastiff at 4 years old (father to Diesel)
Cognac the blue American Bandogge Mastiff at 1½ years old
"This is China, an American Bandogge Mastiff at 1 and a half years of age and 80 lbs. Her mom is a registered American Pitbull Terrier and dad was an American Bandogge Mastiff (American Bulldog-Johnson type/Cane Corso). China is soon to be bred with a Cane Corso named Bruno at 140 lbs. at 3 years and 1 month of age."
China, an American Bandogge Mastiff at 1 and a half years of age and 80 lbs.
"This is Scar, an American Bandogge Mastiff at 135 lbs. He is the father of China, the American Bandogge Mastiff also pictured on this site. Scar's mother was an American Bulldog and his father was a Cane Corso. Scar is owned by my friend Chuck and is the ultimate guardian. He's pictured here at 4 and 1/2 years of age."
"Scar the American Bandogge Mastiff at 135 lbs. Scar's mother was an American Bulldog and his father was a Cane Corso."
