Other names: Dogue d’Aquitaine, French Mastiff, French Mastiff
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a massive dog, powerful, very muscular and stocky, but of harmonious construction as a whole. Its appearance is typical of the Molossoid, with its skull character that is wider than it is deep and a very marked stop.
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 Hair type |
Short |
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 Origin |
France |
 Template |
Giant |
 Head shape |
Square |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
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| Female | From 45 kg to 50 kg | From 58 cm to 66 cm |
| Male | From 50 kg to 52 kg | From 60 cm to 68 cm |
History of the breed
The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the oldest French dog breeds. He is said to be descended from Alan Vautre (dog from Aquitaine). Until the middle of the 19th century, it was not well known outside its region of origin, Aquitaine.
Bred for combat and big game hunting , it was also used by butchers for the protection of their livestock. The breed almost died out after World War II, but passionate breeders have managed to keep it. The breed was definitively recognized by the FCI on January 1, 1954.
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Physical features
His hair: short, fine and soft in texture.
Its color: unicolour, in all shades of fawn (from mahogany to Isabelle). Small white markings on the chest and at the end of the legs are tolerated.
Its head: massive, angular, in the shape of a trapezoid seen from the front, crisscrossed with symmetrical and mobile wrinkles on either side of the central furrow. The stop is very pronounced, almost forming a right angle with the chamfer.
His ears: small in size compared to the whole, darker in color than the dress, slightly raised at their attachment, drooping, but without being hanging, attached rather high.
His eyes: oval in shape, hazelnut to dark brown, displaying a frank and determined look.
His body: powerful, with the top line well supported, the withers well marked, the back broad and with developed musculature, the short and solid kidney, the powerful chest, the ribs well sprung and lowered, the belly rather raised and firm .
Its tail: strong at its attachment, reaching the hock (no more), carried low and loosely. Raised at a right angle or at 120 ° when the dog is in action, without rolling up.
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
|---|---|
| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
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| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
The Dogue de Bordeaux is an affectionate dog, very attached to his master and his family , calm and extremely reactive . In this, he is an excellent companion dog, especially since he is rather gentle with children. From his past as a fighting dog, he inherited remarkable determination and courage , without being aggressive. By virtue of his strength, his protective instinct and his dissuasive aspect, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a high level guardian.
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Education
| Clever | |
|---|---|
| Obedient |
The Dogue de Bordeaux can very well take advantage of its imposing dimensions to gain the upper hand , especially in the male who has a dominant character . That is why this dog must be firmly educated from an early age. His will to please his master and his encouragement will do the rest.
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
|---|---|
| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
Due to its imposing size, the Dogue de Bordeaux is much happier in a house with a fenced garden than in an apartment. It is suitable for people who know how to demonstrate both firmness and availability. He adapts to all family situations.
Health
| Solid | |
|---|---|
| Ease of gaining weight |
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a robust dog, but it is one of the breeds that are predisposed to certain conditions, including hip dysplasia , eye (entropion, ectropion) and cardiac (aortic stenosis) pathologies. It is mainly concerned by hyperkeratosis of the pads, also called nasoplantar keratoderma: a skin condition characterized by skin thickening located in the pads. It can cause cracking and bleeding with pain. Screening helps reduce the risk of this condition appearing in puppies.
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 5 and 8 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 10 years
Maximum: 12 years
The life expectancy of a Dogue de Bordeaux is, on average, between 10 years and 12 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
|---|---|
| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
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| Ease of grooming |
The Dogue de Bordeaux remains subject to moderate shedding and hair loss . It requires little maintenance, but it should never be neglected.
It is recommended to use a rubber glove to clean the dog’s coat once a week. Stretching becomes more frequent during the moulting period. One should pay special attention to cleaning the wrinkles from his face in order to prevent infections. His ears and eyes should also be checked quite often.
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of a Dogue de Bordeaux is between 1000 € and 1500 €.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of a Dogue de Bordeaux is between € 1,850 and € 1,950.
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Food
His diet must be exclusively composed of premium quality kibble to avoid any growth problem to which he may be subject in his youth. Do not hesitate to approach a veterinarian to rationalize him and find his best diet .
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
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| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
He needs 2 daily outings for his physical, mental and emotional well-being. He doesn’t ask for a lot of exercise outside of his walks, which he should never be deprived of.
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Calm |
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FCI Information
FCI No.
116
FCI Group
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer – Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds
Recognized by FCI
Since 1954
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