Dogue de Bordeaux Dog Breed

Dogue de Bordeaux Dog Breed

Our Dogue de Bordeaux dog breed information profile includes characteristics, traits, Dogue de Bordeaux personality and temperament, lifespan, suitability for children, exercise needs, training, health problems and much more. Enjoy our Dogue de Bordeaux pictures gallery, and send in your own cute Dogue de Bordeaux puppy photos!

Meet the Dogue de Bordeaux Dog Breed

This ancient French mastiff breed first came to the attention of North Americans when it starred in the hit movie Turner and Hooch with Tom Hanks.

In olden days, the Dogue de Bordeaux was used as a fighting dog and pitted against bears, bulls and wolves. It was believed to have been brought into the Bassin Aquitain by the Romans. Now it enjoys a gentler lifestyle as a guardian of the home.

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Dogue de Bordeaux Breed Quick Facts

Alternate Names: Common Misspellings:

Country of Origin France
Size:
Height:
Weight
Color: Mahogany (Red) Dogue de Bordeaux
Fawn Dogue de Bordeaux
Golden Dogue de Bordeaux
Exercise Needs: Reasonable
Grooming Demands: Minimal
Dogue de Bordeaux Life Expectancy:
Good With Children: Yes, with supervision.
Ease of Training: Moderate
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Dogue de Bordeaux History

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Dogue de Bordeaux Appearance

COAT
The coat is short and smooth.
COLOUR
The Dogue de Bordeaux is distinguished by its attractive colouring that may be mahogany (red-brown), fawn or golden. Some dogs may have black masks but the red mask is more historically correct and preferred.

Dogue de Bordeaux Temperament and Personality

The Dogue de Bordeaux assumes guardian duties with vigilance and courage but without aggressiveness. An even-tempered breed that enjoys human companionship, these dogs become very loyal to their families.

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Dogue de Bordeaux Exercise Needs

Calm and quiet by nature, the Dogue de Bordeaux benefits from regular exercise and enjoys long walks with its owner.

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