The Butcher’s Dogue/ Le Chien du Boucher
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind The Butcher’s Dogue/ Le Chien du Boucher located in Scranton, PA. We are hobby breeders focusing on preserving our breed. We are motivated by our focus on the betterment of the Dogue de Bordeaux breed. We love our dogs endlessly and want them to have the best life possible. We find so much fulfillment in finding the perfect home for each pup.
Grant & Michal’s experience
About Grant & Michal
I have always loved animals. I wanted to do my part to better the breed and give them good lives.
What makes Grant & Michal’s program special
We only use the very best of the best! We want to make sure we are breeding for quality.
Getting a puppy from Grant & Michal
Grant & Michal has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
“When our puppies reach 2 weeks of age, we require a non refundable deposit.”
Contract and health guarantee
Grant & Michal may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Grant & Michal offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Grant & Michal directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Here at the The Butcher's Dogue we recognize how critical the first 12 weeks of a puppies life is in shaping their future. We follow Puppy Culture and Avidog to ensure well balanced puppies. Our enrichment program begins at birth with early neurological stimulation. Each week we introduce additional training and exercises and send home additional information for continuing your journey. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Outdoors, e.g. rain and Household Desensitization.
Puppy health practices
Pups are microchipped, get a vet check, and receive their initial shots.
Extras
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While The Butcher’s Dogue/ Le Chien du Boucher hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Bringing your puppy home
Grant & Michal offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Scranton, PA or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Get your puppy dropped off to you
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
More about Grant & Michal
Why Grant & Michal started breeding
I have been showing my breed for 10 years. I love being so involved in the dog world.
Grant & Michal has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Grant & Michal was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Grant & Michal is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Butcher’s Dogue/ Le Chien du Boucher meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Meet Grant & Michal's parent dogs
All breeds
Dogue de Bordeaux
Maddie, mom
Dogue de Bordeaux
About Maddie
Maddie is a female Dogue de Bordeaux. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Grant & Michal decided to make her part of their program. Grant & Michal has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Dogue de Bordeaux
Excellent level
The Butcher’s Dogue/ Le Chien du Boucher reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Dogues de Bordeaux.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Brucellosis, Shoulder Osteochondrosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.