The Dogue de Bordeaux tends to be laid-back, gentle, and loving towards children. Loyal, self-assured, and territorial, this puppy is a superb guard dog who's also capable of competing in many sports and activities.
Barking
Barks If Necessary
Trainability
Good for novice owners
Tolerates being alone
Tolerates cold weather
Family Friendly
Adaptability to apartment living
Energy level
Exercise needs
Playfulness
Information
Dogue de Bordeaux
Breed: Dogue De Bordeaux Ref ID: 2563 Color: Red
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large French mastiff also known by other names such as Bordeaux Mastiff, French mastiff or Bordeaux dog. It is a really powerful dog with a muscular body and has its origin from France. This breed has a large head hence; a caesarian operation is sometimes required during its birth. Petland is honored to offer first-class Dogue de Bordeaux puppies and our caring team of puppy specialists will help answer any questions you may have.
History of Breed
The Dogue de Bordeaux is an ancient French breed of dog. It was originally bred in the 12th century to be a hunting dog and transitioned over the years to bait animals, herding and general guard duty. Initially, there were three types of Dogues: Toulousain, Parisian, and Bordelais.
Personality and Temperament
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a very smart, loyal, and social dog. They seek the attention of their family and have very warm and outgoing demeanors. The Dogue de Bordeaux is known for its ability to train with ease and thrives off of positive reinforcement. Many Dogue de Bordeaux owners would describe their dog as loving and caring. They are easy to approach and do well with families that have children.
Appearance and Grooming
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a generally easy dog to care for. This breed does well with a daily brushing of his soft coat to prevent excessive shedding. The Dogue de Bordeaux also benefits from a warm bath every four to six weeks. Remembering to keep his nails clipped on a routine basis is also very important as it will help to make him look and feel his best.
Care and Feeding
The Dogue de Bordeaux is an active dog and does need ample amounts of energy to look and feel their best. The correct ratio of meat-based protein and micronutrients, as well as healthy carbs and fats, will keep this breed healthy. Many Dogue de Bordeaux owners recommend feeding this dog two meals a day, spaced about twelve hours apart. It is also very important to remember to provide your dog with proper dental care. It is suggested that his teeth get cleaned a minimum of three times a week. Failing to keep his teeth clean can contribute to health issues.
Breed Size and Life Expectancy
The Dogue de Bordeaux stands between twenty-three and twenty-eight inches tall.
This breed weighs between one hundred twenty and one hundred forty pounds.
The average life expectancy for this breed is between five and nine years.
Interesting Breed Facts
Fact: The Dogue de Bordeaux is also known as the Bordeaux Mastiff or French Mastiff. Fact: This breed originated in France around 600 years ago. It is one of the oldest French dog breeds. Fact: The The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large and powerful breed of dog yet very caring and gentle with his family.
FAQs
While the Dogue de Bordeaux can be fierce, it also has the ability to be gentle around the house including with children. It usually acts calm and gentle around them.
Ideally, the male Dogue de Bordeaux should weigh between 54 to 65kg, same goes for the female.
This breed can grow up to 27 inches at the shoulder and weigh an average of over a hundred pounds. Male and female Dogue de Bordeaux weigh between 54 to 65kg. For height, the male can grow as tall as 60 to 67cm while the female can grow as tall as 57 to 65cm.
This differs with dogs, some love to get wet while some do not. Some Dogue de Bordeaux really love water and swimming is easy on their joints. If you desire to hit the pool with your Dogue de Bordeaux, then it is advisable to introduce it to the water at an early age. However, do not force your puppy into the water if it’s not ready to do so.
The average lifespan of the Dogue de Bordeaux is between 5 to 8 years.
The Dogue de Bordeaux’ limited gene pool makes it susceptible to extreme temperature and other heart diseases such as aortic stenosis, ectropion, dilated cardiomyopathy amongst others.
Both male and female Dogue de Bordeaux have pros and cons. In order to determine what gender to go for, it is advisable to weigh both options fully before making a decision.
According to vets, Dogue de Bordeaux should be neutered between the ages of four and nine months. It is suggested that the male Dogue de Bordeaux should be neutered after attaining puberty.
Being neutered keeps your Dogue de Bordeaux at its best behavior, happy and also healthy. It also reduces its risk of breast cancer and overall, improves the quality of your dog’s life.
The neutering procedure for Dogue de Bordeaux is not painful and is usually carried out under general anesthetic hence; the dog won’t feel a thing during the entire process.
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