Pat after pat after pat, your Dogue De Bordeaux is a sucker for some love. Their family is their universe and they never want to leave your side. As adults, they are sweet, gentle and have a calm disposition.

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Crave company? A Dogue De Bordeaux is just the pet for you. They will stick to you like velcro. They associate separation as punishment, so if you’re out most of the day you may want to rethink getting a Dogue De Bordeaux. Despite their bulky size they think of themselves as lap warmers and will often to try clamber all over you. They are intelligent and eager to please their loved ones, but also stubborn and independent. They like doing things their own way so consistent, gentle training is key.

They have moderate to high energy levels and love going for a run. Take them to the local park regularly and you’ll have one happy pet. They are sweet and gentle with children and will befriend other pets, however they won’t be great friends with new dogs at the park and if threatened will defend themselves. They are big dogs, with an average height of 58-70cm.

Fun fact: This breed was nearly forced to extinction twice.

The first time was during World War II and the second time

was during the French Revolution.

This pet does not suit apartment living as they need a bigger space to run around in. They are great guard dogs and protective of their family so suspicious strangers beware. A Dogue De Bordeaux sheds little and grooming is as easy as rubbing the coat down weekly to remove loose hairs and cleaning the face folds regularly to prevent skin infections. Stock up on slobber towels as Dogue De Bordeauxs drool and snore a lot.

Scheduled six-monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. It’s important that together with your vet a preventative healthcare program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. This breed is prone to hip dysplasia and some cancers.

Size

A giant-sized breed weighing 45-68kgs with an average height of 58-70cms.

Space

A large dwelling is ideal for these dogs.

Energy Levels

They have moderate energy levels. A daily walk and romp in the park is ideal.

Difficulty Of Training

They are intelligent dogs and eager to please making training a breeze.

Family suitability

Great family pets, loyal companions and good watchdogs.

Suitability to other pets

Their friendly nature means they will befriend other pets. However, if they feel threatened they will defend themselves. 

Need for company

They have a high need for company and enjoy being by their human’s side at all times.

Hypoallergenic dog breed?

No

Coat and grooming needs

This breed is low maintenance. Wipe the coat down weekly. They have a short smooth coat in either mahogany, golden, fawn or a reddish brown.

Shedding

They shed little.

Tendency to bark

They have a low tendency to bark.  

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