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Dogue de Bordeaux

dogue de bordeaux dog
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dogue de bordeaux
Dogue de Bordeaux
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group: working / molossoid height: 23-27" / 58.4-68.6 cm
types: weight: 80-100 lbs /
36.3-45.35 kg
colors: golden/tawny fawn, mahogany/mahogany(reddish brown) or range of fawn shades
physical traits: massive, imposing, muscular,
hair type: short, fine, soft
personality/
temperament:
gentle, calm, proud, devoted, courageous, attentive, curious, brave, pugnacious, vigilant, affectionate, eager to please, forms close bonds with owners, wary of strangers, some can be aggressive to other dogs
maintenance/
special needs:

exercise, little grooming, drools, lots of food,
nickname: French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, bordeaux Bulldog, Bordeaux Dog, 'the Butcher's Dog'
origination: France
bred for: bull and bear baiting, dog fighting, guarding, game hunting/fighting
identifying traits:  
ideal for: city or country life, family, watchdog, companion, guard dog
good with kids? yes, supervise because of size
of interest: sometimes birth requires Caesarian section as heads are too large
life expectancy: 10-12 yrs  
kennel clubs: fci-(Mastiff type Molossoid dog breed), arba, saku-(working dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group), uk, ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group)
rescues:    
health issues:    
books on this breed: Dogue De Bordeaux: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
     
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