Dogue de Bordeaux
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 23-26 in, Males 23-27 in
Weight
Females 99+ lbs, Males 110+ lbs
Life Expectancy
5-8 yrs
History
The Dogue de Bordeaux is such an old breed that its origins are unclear. It is known, however, that the breed has existed in the Bordeaux region of France as far back as the 14th century. Various theories claim that the Dogue de Bordeaux is related to the Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tibetan Mastiff, and even Greco Roman molossoids used for war. The Dogue de Bordeaux used to come in two size varieties: the smaller Doguin and the larger Dogue. Some time during the 1700's, the Doguin variety completely disappeared from all records. Over the years, the Dogue de Bordeaux found employment as fighting dogs, estate guards, hunters, drafters, and livestock drovers (giving them the nickname "Butcher's Dog").
Breed Characteristics
While not all Dogues de Bordeaux share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Noise Level
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Common Traits
Affectionate, docile, and loyal to family
Can be uneasy around other dogs and strangers if not sufficiently socialized
Territorial, courageous, and protective, making them great guard dogs
Can be stubborn and difficult to train- consistency and firmness are essential
Personality tends to be variable amongst individuals, with some being comical and outgoing, with others being aloof and dignified
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