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Dogue
de Bordeaux dog breed
Thanks to Dwayne and Geezer for this picture
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Dog breed group |
Mastiff |
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Origin of breed |
France |
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Life expectancy |
8
- 10 years |
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Color |
Self-colored,
in all shades of fawn, from Mahogany to Isabella (lightest fawn).
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Coat type |
Skin,
thick and sufficiently loose fitting. Hair, Fine, short and
soft to the touch. |
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Exercise needs |
Moderate
excercise. |
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Temperament |
The Dogue de Bordeaux is calm, balanced and affectionate. |
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Good with children |
Gets
along well with children, very patient. Usually gets along with
other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Easy care. |
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Average size (inches) |
23.5
- 27.5
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22
3/4 - 26
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Average weight (lbs) |
At least 110
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At
least 99
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Health issues |
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Living conditions |
Will live inside
or outside, but do require a fair sized yard. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Dogue de Bordeaux is
a very powerful dog, with a very muscular body yet retaining a harmonious
general outline. Stocky, athletic, imposing, he has a very dissuasive
aspect. An excellent family pet, he guards what is his, even his owner.
He will bond to his family and feel separation is a form of punishment.
The Dogue is one of the oldest French Breeds. Its actual origins are
obscure but it probably descended from one of the strains of Mastiff
type dogs that accompanied Macedonian and Roman armies through Asia,
Europe and Britain. They were used as guardian dogs for protecting homes,
butcher shops and vineyards, as well as pack hunting dogs that baited
bulls and pursued boars, bears and jaguars.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Dogue de Bordeaux is a magnificent animal suitable for the enthusiast
who is prepared to invest a lot of time and attention. |
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