Dogue de Bordeaux

Dog Breed Group

Other 

Origin of Breed

France 

Life Expectancy

8 - 10 years 

Color

Self-colored, in all shades of fawn, from Mahogany to Isabella (lightest fawn). 

Coat

Skin, thick and sufficiently loose fitting. Hair, Fine, short and soft to the touch. 

Exercise Needs

Moderate excercise. 

Temperament

The Dogue de Bordeaux is calm, balanced and affectionate. 

Good with Children

Gets along well with children, very patient. Usually gets along with other pets. 

Grooming Needs

Easy care. 

Average Size - Male (in)

23.5 - 27.5 

Average Size - Female (in)

22 3/4 - 26 

Average Weight - Male (lbs)

At least 110 

Average Weight - Female (lbs)

At least 99 

Living Conditions

Will live inside or outside, but do require a fair sized yard. 

Breed Description

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.

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.