Dogue de Bordeaux

The massive and muscular French Mastiff

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Dogue de Bordeaux Steckbrief

Lebenserwartung
8-10 Jahre
Lernfähigkeit
Hoch
Wurfgröße
6 to 8
Größe
Extra große
Reihenfolge
Hunde: 110-145 Pfunde
Hündin: 99-120 Pfunde
Höhe
Hunde: 23-30 zoll
Hündin: 22-27 zoll
Ursprungsland
Frankreich
Gruppen
AKC Working Dogs
FCI Group II.: Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
TKC Working
Andere Namen
French Mastiff, Bordeaux Bulldog
Dogue de Bordeaux

The Dogue de Bordeaux also called the French Mastiff is a short, stocky mastiff with a huge, heavy, broad, wrinkled head. It is a very powerful dog, with a very muscular body yet retaining a harmonious general outline. Stocky, athletic, imposing, it has a very dissuasive aspect.

Dogue de Bordeaux Hund

It makes an excellent family pet. It will bond to its family and feel separation is a form of punishment. The head is a very important feature when evaluating this breed. Top quality show males have a head circumference of 27-30 inches (68-75cm).

Charakter

Dogue de Bordeaux Hund

The Dogue de Bordeaux is calm, balanced and affectionate. Breeders have softened the temperament of this dog quite a bit from his original ferocity; today the Bordeaux has a good and calm temperament. This breed is extremely loyal, patient and devoted to its family.

Dogue de Bordeaux Hund

It makes a first class watch and guard dog. Despite its fearsome appearance, the Dogue de Bordeaux is gentle with children and family members. This dog can be very aggressive with other dogs. Socialization at an early age is a must.

It is highly recommended that this dog become fully obedience trained, requires an experienced owner. It is highly intelligent and learns quickly although it can be quite stubborn. Once the Dogue de Bordeaux learns a command it rarely forgets it.

Farben

Dogue de Bordeaux farben

Self-colored, in all shades of fawn, from Mahogany to Isabella (lightest fawn). A good pigmentation is required. Limited white patches are permissible on the chest and extremities of the limbs. It is available in three mask colors. 1. No mask or red mask 2. Brown mask 3. Black mask.

Pelz

Dogue de Bordeaux Mantel

Skin, thick and sufficiently loose fitting. The hair is fine, short and soft to the touch.

Gesundheitsproblemes

Gesundheitsprobleme

It is not an easy dog to breed and the litters are generally small. Cesarean sections are often needed at birth because the puppies have extremely large heads. The dams are so broad chested that they often lie on their stomachs to nurse their pups, sometimes squashing them.

Breeders must watch out vigilantly for the pups or some will probably be lost. Females tend to be very protective of their puppies. Hip dysplasia can be a problem. To help prevent the chance of hip or elbow dysplasia developing make sure your dog is on a healthy, well proportioned diet, and avoid excessive running and jumping while still a puppy as this can be hard on the developing joints.

To minimize the risk of your French Mastiff developing any hereditary health issues, you should buy a Dogue de Bordeaux puppy from a reputable Dogue de Bordeaux breeder.

Lebensumfeld

Although the Dogue de Bordeaux requires a lot of exercise, he can live comfortably in a house with limited space. He is not prone to running around and jumping on sofas, in fact, the Dogue de Bordeaux is quite inactive indoors, opting to spend most of his time lying around, resting.

Living environment

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