Aurelia , TNT's finest, was the first American owned dog to place in the French National Bordeaux Club specialty. She won "Best in Show" T.A.N. in 1988 and took reserve CACIB under judge Mr. Raymond Triquet. Aurelia, also went on the National Specialty in Nimes, France to take 4eme excellent in 1989.     In 1991 TNT's Sphinky de Merrimac won the world Championship in Dortmund, West Germany under world renowned judge Raymond Triquet. Sphinky also took reserve at the French National Specialty Show in Angiers, France in April of 1991.

       On October12, 1991 TNT's Denarius won "Best in Show" at the United States Bordeaux Club specialty under French judge Phillipe Serouil. Over forty Bordeauxs were present. This was the largest turnout ever outside of Europe.

    TNT's Dudley de Merrimac was the first American Bred Bordeaux to win a international championship.

TNT Bordeaux took "Best of Breed" 1987, 1988 & 1990 at Kennel Review's Rare Breed Tournament of Champions in Detroit, MI.      TNT Kennels is the first kennel to OFA certify a Dogue de Bordeaux. We strive to breed and import dogues with sound hips and goof movement. All dogs are guaranteed against crippling hip displaysia.    Peter Curley was the first American to import and breed "French Confirmed" stock.

    Mr Curley has won many other international titles on TNT Bordeauxs and takes great pride in his showtime  successes. This proves TNT kennels strive to import and breed only the finest Dogue de Bordeaux and are proud to exhibit them at each chance the can. Mr. Curley has been a member of the French Bordeaux Club for many years and adheres to all breeding practices formulated by the club.

    For a good example of TNT Dogues, see the movie "Turner & Hooch" wich features dogs wich were all imported and formerly owned by TNT Kennels. Barry, Beasly, Vigor and Cristo were all TNT Dogue de Bordeaux sold for the filming of the movie.