History
There are several theories regarding the history and origin of the Dogue de Bordeaux. One theory says this breed comes from the Tibetan Mastiff and the Molosser of Greece. Another that its ancestors are an archaic Roman breed.
The last theory, states that their origin is in Aquitaine and this breed was developed by mating Aquitaine guard dogs with the English Mastiff. Between 1203 and 1453 the English ruled Aquitaine. The Spanish Mastiff genes were put in the mix later on.
By the 14th century these canines were recognized in Bordeaux. Formerly, there were three types: the Toulouse, the Parisian, and the Bordeaux. This depended on the work the dog was breed for and which region it lived in. The Dogue de Bordeaux were taught to hunt wild boar, drove cattle, bait bulls, and to be guard dogs.
During the French Revolution many of these dogs were killed, as were their rich owners. Hitler required them to be destroyed, as they were extremely loyal to their French owners.
During the 1890's, some of these dogs were shipped to the United States to be in the show ring. The first documentation of this breed in the U.S. was in 1959, named Fidelle de Fenelon . The second documentation was in 1968, called Rugby de la Maison des Arbres. This breed became more popular in the U.S. after 1989, when the movie Turner and Hooch had a Dogue de Bordeaux featured in it.
General Looks
The bones of the head and paws are very large and there is extra growth of the skin. The body is well muscled, the chest is broad and deep, and the neck is large and powerful. It is a huge dog but well balanced. Its massiveness is from its muscle development. It isn't a tall dog.
Is This Your Breed?
This breed makes a very good companion. It is affable, loyal, calm, and patient. They do drool. They need some exercise. It isn't a good apartment animal. The coat is short and requires little grooming.
Coat
The coat is soft and fine textured.
Color
The color is fawn. It goes from a rich red fawn to pale fawn.
Locomotion
The hind parts give good drive. The movement is supple.
Personality
It is brave. This breed is relaxed unless something arouses it. It is friendly. This breed needs socialization so it won't be shy or aggressive. They don't usually start a brawl, but they will fight if attacked. The Dogue de Bordeaux can be stubborn, though training begun at an early age will get a good response. Training should be firm, consistent, and friendly. Give the dog food rewards.
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