Fortress Mastiffs
"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog"
- Sidney Jeanne Seward
"Mac" - BOSS BVISS CH Fortress Hard to be Humble
June 27, 2014
Mac is the closest I’ve come to recreating his grandma Monet. I see so much of her when I look at him; it’s no wonder he has carved out such a deep place in my heart.
Mac had a lovely show career, with plenty of Best of Breeds, Best Bred By Groups, Best Opposite Sex at the 2018 National Specialty, and Best Veteran in Specialty Sweeps 2022.
But he lives to be a regular dog; playing with his toys, napping on the couch, and chasing his favorite ball around the yard. He loves to be snuggled and fussed over, and drops in an instant for a belly rub.
He’s still very much a puppy at heart, which makes it hard to believe he’ll be 12 years old in June 2026. These days, retirement looks like being spoiled rotten; as always.
"Maui" - Devincourts Ohana at Fortress
March 4, 2018
Maui came to us from Tina Seymour of Devincourt Mastiffs in Ohio, USA.
Maui has been a firecracker from day one. I still remember flying home with her; she strutted through the airport like she owned the place.
She was shown and did extremely well in the ring. One win that meant a lot to me was a Best of Breed she earned over Specials under Pat Hastings; Pat was so complimentary of Maui’s correct structure and “flawless” movement.
Maui is as balanced as they come, with beautiful angles, and lovely bone. She was sitting at 9 points when we decided to breed her; sadly, she pyo’ed, and had to be spayed, which ended our plans for breeding and showing our “tiny Mauzer.”
These days, I think she’s perfectly happy being the fun Aunt. At 7 years old, she runs zoomies at least twice a day.
"Oscar" - Devincourt Fortress Wilde Man
December 5, 2018
I don’t even know where to start with this sweet dog. Oscar is the absolute definition of kindness.
He quietly follows us around, rubbing on our legs like a cat when we stop walking. I actually call him “kitten,” and he comes to it.
Oscar was the last puppy my dad met before he passed away. One of my last memories with my dad is hearing him laughing and playing with Oscar as a little nine-week-old puppy; he was laughing like a kid and said, “Man, is he cute.”
Oscar has that effect on everyone he meets; he won’t let you not fall in love with him. I adore this gorgeous boy, inside and out.
Oscar has consistently produced these kind temperaments, and he passes along his beautiful head, bone, and structure to his offspring.
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