Human orientation
High Score: The Dogue de Bordeaux is usually very attached to people. Actual behavior depends on the dog's socialization and experience.
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Doge of Bordeaux
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History of the Dogue de Bordeaux breed
Origin: France
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a French mastiff-type breed from the Bordeaux region that was traditionally used as a guard and working dog. There are several versions about the early history of the breed, which are difficult to document, so they are not given in the description.
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a very heavy, massive French dog with a large wrinkled muzzle. Loyal, gentle with his family and a watchful watchdog, but stubborn and territorial. Needs a spacious home, early socialization and careful breeding at a young age.
SizeBig
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
It is suitable for people with a spacious house and garden, who are ready for significant expenses for feed and veterinary medicine. The dog is territorial and stubborn, so early socialization is necessary. An adult dog weighs at least 45-50 kg, so leash control is a must. Drooling and snoring are normal.
Walks
Moderate-High: Adults need regular walks to maintain muscles. Loads are dosed for puppies, because bones grow quickly. Jumping and running on slippery surfaces is limited. In the heat, the dog overheats.
Training
Loyal, but strong-willed. Learning should be calm, consistent and based on positive reinforcement. Start from the puppy age, while the dog is small: behavior on a leash, calling, calmness with guests.
Care
Short hair is combed regularly because it is lazy. The folds on the face are cleaned and dried, the eyes are wiped several times a day. Portions are monitored, because the breed is prone to obesity. Claws are regularly trimmed and teeth are taken care of.
Children
He is attached to his family and gentle with children, but his size and weight pose a risk to toddlers. An adult monitors the contact, and the rules of a calm game are explained to the child.
Other animals
Territoriality and protective instinct require early socialization and control in contact with other dogs and animals.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs respond well to consistent training with rewards; long boring classes and forced coercion do not work.
Zooaggression
Average score: contact with other dogs and animals needs assessment due to territoriality.
Health and reproductive risks
Low score: In a British cohort, the breed's median lifespan was 11.1 years. Among the described birth risks: epilepsy, bloating or stomach upset, heart disease. The examination of the parents is confirmed with the veterinarian.
Ease of care
Medium-high rating: short coat is brushed regularly, but folds on the face need daily attention.
Health
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is mentioned as a possible risk for the Dogue de Bordeaux breed. Ask the breeder about cases of convulsions in the line, and at the first attacks contact the veterinarian.
Bloating or twisting of the stomach
Bloating or twisting of the stomach is an emergency condition to which large, deep-chested breeds are prone. Know the signs: unsuccessful attempts to vomit, distended stomach, restlessness; then go to the vet immediately. Dysplasia of the hip and elbow joints, entropion, and rupture of the cruciate ligaments are also described.
Heart diseases
Heart disease is mentioned as a possible risk, as it is with many large breeds. A preventive examination includes listening to the heart, and the need for examinations is determined by a veterinarian.
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