Dogue De Bordeaux

Dog Breed Group: Working Dogs
Recommended for: Families
Maintenance Level: Medium
Life Span: 10-12 years
Height: 65-70 cm
Weight: 60-68 kg
Temperament: Intelligent, loyal, Sensitive, Active
Hypoallergenic: No
Colors: Dark red, Fawn, mahogany, golden fawn

Adaptability

Friendliness

General Health

Trainability

Exercise Needs

Dogue De Bordeaux Breed Overview

The Dogue De Bordeaux, or widely recognized as the Bordeaux Mastiff, is a large dog from French Mastiff breed. Their coats are short, fine and soft. This particular breed needs low levels of exercise, which means that they are relaxed and calm all the time.

It is very easy to train Dogue De Bordeaux, and you should exercise them frequently because tend to gain lots of weight.

They usually come in different colours such as:

Dark red to light fawn
Golden Fawn
Mahogany

They have short hair, which means, that Dogue De Bordeaux sheds very little which makes them perfect for people that are prone to allergies. You don’t have to trim them, just groom them once a week.

Dogue De Bordeaux can reach up to 70 cm in height and 68 kg in weight.

Their life expectancy is approximately 12 years.

Suitability for Children – High
Tendency to Bark – Low
Energy – Medium
Suitability as a Guard Dog – High
Grooming Requirements – Once a Week
Trimming Required – None
Amount of hair shed – Little
Food Cost – More than $20
Average Monthly Pet insurance Premium – $97

Origins of Dogue De Bordeaux

The origins of Dogue De Bordeaux are traced back in the 12th century in France. They were used as hunters for wolves, pigs, and bears. In those days, French adored pure-bred dogs, so it was a luxury to see a dog with a red mask, light eyes, and a pink nose.

In the same time existed Doguin De Bordeaux, which was the very similar breed just much smaller, but they came to extinction, and there are no pictures of the breed.

Dogue De Bordeaux Temperament

Dogue De Bordeaux can make a close bond with their family, especially with young children. They don’t love to stay alone in the home for long periods. In the same time, they are very protective and territorial, which makes them perfect guard dogs.

Common Dogue De Bordeaux Conditions and Issues

Tumour – The Dogue De Bordeaux has the possibility to develop different types of cancers and liver tumours. It is important to constantly take them to check-ups. They can also suffer from weight gain, which meant that you have to exercise them frequently. We have the best Dogue De Bordeaux Insurance plan in Australia.

Interesting Facts

Dogue De Bordeaux adores children and acts very protective of them.
- In the movie Turner & Hooch, Dogue De Bordeaux appeared next to Tom Hanks in 1989.

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