Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a well balanced, muscular and massive dog with a powerful build. The Dogue's size should come mostly from width and musculature, rather than height. The breed is set somewhat low to the ground and not tall like the English Mastiff. The body of the Dogue de Bordeaux is thick-set, with a short, straight top-line and a gentle rounded croup. The front legs should be straight and heavy-boned. The straight tail begins thickly at the base and then tapers to a point at the end. It should not reach lower than the hocks. The tail is thick at the base and tapers to the tip and is set and carried low. The breed is to be presented in a completely natural condition with intact ears, tail and natural dewclaws. It should be evaluated equally for correctness in conformation, temperament, movement and overall structural soundness.
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Dogue de Bordeaux for saleDogue de Bordeaux's height can reach 58-75 cm, and its weight 55-64 kg, but bitches are smaller and lighter usually. Life expectancy is about 10 or 12 years, but records showed that some of them reached 15 years!
Breeders have softened the temperament of this dog quite a bit from his original ferocity. Today the Bordeaux has a calm and good temperament. It is extremely loyal and he/she love his owners. They are also patient and devoted to his family. Fearless and confrontational with strangers, he is a first class watch and guard dog, so the Bordeaux can keep your garden and house safe. Socialize very well with other animals, preferably starting from an early age to avoid them being aggressive with other dogs. The Dogue de Bordeaux snores and drools. Despite his fearsome appearance, the Dogue de Bordeaux is gentle with children and family members. However this is a powerful animal, and is not suitable for an inexperienced dog owner. The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. This breed needs a calm, but firm owner who displays a natural authority over the dog. One who is confident and consistent.