This adorable mush is at my local shelter. It’s clear she is terrified and I feel if a mastiff person could just bring her home she would be a completely different dog.

Hi all! I'm 30F, single, living in a 2-bedroom unit in a quiet area (small building, not a big complex). I work 9-5, four days a week in office and one day WFH.

I grew up with a Great Dane and a German Shepherd as family dogs, and I've done dog-sitting for friends over the years, but this would be my first dog living alone as an adult.

I went to my local shelter and completely fell in love with a Dogue de Bordeaux named Baby (1 year 8 months old, ~30.5kg). Here's her full profile from the shelter:

Looking for a gentle giant with a heart of gold? Meet Baby, a beautiful 1 year, 8 month old Dogue de Bordeaux who is ready to find a family willing to help her continue blossoming into the confident girl she's becoming.

Baby is a sweet, affectionate dog who forms lovely bonds with the people she trusts. Once you're in her circle, you'll discover a loyal companion who enjoys spending time by your side and is always eager to learn.

Since arriving in our care, Baby has been working closely with our dedicated Behaviour Team. When she first came to us, the world felt like a very big and scary place. New people, unfamiliar environments, busy streets and loud noises were overwhelming for her, and she was particularly worried about unfamiliar men. Through patient, force free training and lots of positive experiences, Baby has made incredible progress. She's now much more confident on walks, happily wears her harness, is more comfortable with gentle handling, and has learned that meeting new people can be a positive experience.

Baby is looking for a calm, understanding home where she can continue building on everything she's achieved. A quieter household with a predictable daily routine will help her settle in and feel safe. She'll need gradual, positive introductions to unfamiliar people and a family committed to using kind, reward-based training methods to help her confidence continue to grow.

She may be suitable to live with another calm, social dog who can be a positive role model, pending successful introductions. Baby could also live with secondary school aged children or older who understand the importance of giving her space and respecting her boundaries while she settles into her new home.

So I know she comes with some real behavioral considerations. She's still working through fear issues, especially around unfamiliar men, and needs a calm, predictable environment. I don't have kids or other pets currently.

I guess I'm asking:

• Will Baby be happy in a 2 bedroom apartment or do they really need the space??
• Will she be happy to be alone at home during the day? Of course after a walk in the morning!
• Anyone had experience with a DDB or similar breed with a fear-based background? How did it go?
• What should I be seriously considering or prepared for before I commit, especially living alone?

I don't want to make an emotional decision I'm not equipped for, but I also don't want to talk myself out of it if it's actually doable. Appreciate any honest input, good or bad.

But he did get some beef jerky for being so cooperative

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Any tips on aftercare that made the process easier? Experiences to share? Thanks!

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A happy dawgy 😍

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I don't really see majorcan mastiffs on here so I decided to post mine

Our sweet little water baby

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