Dogue de Bordeaux
A powerful and muscular French breed, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a molossoid (mastiff-type dog), "dogue" meaning Mastiff in French. A massive head and stocky body are trademarks of the breed. Americans became aware of the Dogue de Bordeaux when he appeared as drooling, messy "Hooch" in the 1989 Tom Hanks' film,Turner and Hooch. The breed's short, fine coat is fawn-colored, ranging from a dark red to a light fawn. Loyal and devoted to its family, the Bordeaux Bulldog is fearless and proud. It is gentle with children and family members, kindhearted, and sometimes gullible. Dogues de Bordeaux make excellent watch dogs and guard dogs. They do tend to snore and sometimes drool. The Dogue de Bordeaux is calm and patient. It should be well socialized with other animals from an early age. Dogues de Bordeaux have a patient, gentle temperament, however they are suspicious and confrontational with strangers and sometimes aggressive with other dogs, especially males. There are numerous theories about the origin of the Dogue de Bordeaux. It may be descended from the Bulldog, Tibetan Mastiff and from the Greek and Roman Molossus, from mastiffs brought to Europe by the Alans, from the dogs of Aquitaine or from Spanish dogs from Burgos. At the end of the Middle Ages, the Dogue was used as a cattle driver and personal bodyguard. Lots of Dogues died during the French Revolution. After the war number rose again. Raymond Triquet and his French Dogue de Bordeaux Club saved the breed. The Dogue de Bordeaux is now thoroughly established in France and gaining popularity in other countries. The breed has served as a war dog, flock guardian, cattle herder, guard dog, trained to bait bulls, bears, and jaguars, and as a hunter of boars. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 2008.
| 10: | Bandit |
| Adaptability: | 3 stars |
| Exercise Needs: | 2 stars Needs lots of exercise. They need to be taken on a daily, long walk. Dogs that lack in mental and/or physical exercise can develop behavior issues. |
| Health Issues: | 5 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Height: | 23-30 inches (58-75 cm) |
| Popularity: | 2022: #78 2021: #70 2020: #71 2019: #68 2018: #67 2017: #67 2016: #63 2015: #63 |
| Shedding Level: | 3 stars Moderate Shedding: Expect this dog to shed regularly. Be prepared to vacuum often. Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner. |
| 06: | Duke |
| Watchdog Ability: | 5 stars Great Watchdog Ability: This dog will bark and alert its owners when an intruder is present. It is moderately protective of its owners and are generally considered to be good guardians. |
| Trainability: | 4 stars Moderately Easy Training: The Dogue de Bordeaux requires a firm but gentle hand in training. This is a powerful animal and is not suitable for an inexperienced dog owner. Consistent training is required. |
| 05: | Gus |
| Dog Friendly: | 4 stars |
| Intelligence: | 2 stars Ranking: # Full Ranking List |
| Weight: | 120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg) |
| 03: | Harley |
| Cat Friendly: | 4 stars |
| Colors: | Fawn Isabella Mahogany Red |
| Life span: | 10-12 years |
| Other names: | French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Bordeauxdog |
| Size: | Giant |
| Temperament: | Companionable Courageous Devoted Even Tempered Loyal Vigilant |
| 04: | Teddy |
| Breed Group: | Working (AKC:2008) Guardian Dogs (UKC) |
| 07: | Jax |
| 02: | Jack |
| Apartment Friendly: | 2 stars This breed will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are very inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
| Origin: | France |
| Rank: | Boy Names |
| 01: | Charlie |
| Grooming: | 2 stars Low Maintenance: The Dogue’s short coat is easy to groom. Brush him once a week with a rubber curry brush to remove dead hairs. |
| Name: | Dogue de Bordeaux |
| 08: | Sam |
| Litter Size: | 4-6 puppies |
| Puppy Prices: | Average $1800 - $2500 USD A Dogue de Bordeaux puppy taken from decent breeders will cost you approximately $1,800 to $2,500 normally. If you choose a show-quality puppy, then be ready to pay around $3,500 or more. The potential requirement for cesarean and the overall health of the breed throughout the duration of gestation period adds up to puppy sale prices. |
| Barking Tendencies: | 2 stars Occassional |
| Child Friendly: | 4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable dog breed for kids. It is also friendly toward other pets and friendly toward strangers. |
| Playfulness: | 2 stars |
| Stranger Friendly: | 4 stars |
| Type: | Purebred |
| 09: | Oscar |