Dogue de Bordeaux

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin in Dog Breeds, Dog Breeds D, French Dog Breeds, Short Coat Dog Breeds, Straight Coat Dog Breeds, Working Dogs

The Dogue de Bordeaux also known as the French Mastiff or the Bordeaux Bulldog is a part of the Molosser family. It is a rather large sized dog breed with a broad head. The dog breed was named after the French city Bordeaux. An indication of the purity of the dog breed is the fact that the whole facial area does not have a black mask like the English Mastiff and signs of this would mean that the dog was crossbred. The Dogue de Bordeaux eventually crossed over to America and gained it’s fame from television and movie roles.

Breed Group

Working

Size

Male dogs: 23.5 to 27 inches

Female dogs: 22.5 to 25.5 inches

Weight

Male: 110-125 lbs

Female: 100-120 lbs

Color(s)

The Dogue de Bordeaux comes in uniform colors. Shades of fawn from a light fawn to a darker fawn are acceptable. Small white patches are acceptable on the chest and extremities. The black mask isn’t desired, but a very vague mask is sometimes present on this breed.

Coat

The standard coat for this breed is short and soft to touch. White markings are allowed on the tips of the toes and chest, but any discoloration on the body or head is a disqualifying quality.

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