Puppy Dog Breed Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux Bordeaux Mastiff or French Mastiff is a breed of dog that is strong powerful and imposing The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient French breeds They are a typical brachycephalic molossoid type Bordeaux are very powerful dogs with a very muscular body yet retaining a harmonious temperament The breed has been utilized in many different forms from using their brawn to pull carts or haul heavy objects to guarding flocks and used to protect castles of the European elite Dogue de Bordeaux also called French Mastiff or Bordeaux Bulldog is a short stocky Molosser breed with a heavy broad head The breed standards by European FCI and American Kennel Club specify minimum weight of 99 lbs for a female and 110 lbs for a male There is no formally stated maximum weight but dogs must be balanced with regard to their overall type and the conformation standards of the breed The standard states that the desirable height at maturity should range…Read More about Dogue de Bordeaux at WikiPedia
Latest Dogue de Bordeaux Frequently Asked Questions:
I live in the U.K and i'm looking to buy a dogue de bordeaux male pup. I have seen many different prices. I want a good example of the breed, so how much roughly should i pay?
Answer:Ring round the breeders on this list to find out an average cost. http://www.doguedebordeauxclub.co.uk/breeders.htm Make sure you are aware of all the health problems in the breed and make sure you only buy a puppy which is KC Registered and whose parents have had all the necessary health checks. For a recent introduction to this country the DDB has already attracted some undesirable breeders so make sure you find a reputable one!
Hi, we have recently been getting an 11 month old dogue de bordeaux and we want to get her spayed. Does anyone have any idea how much it will cost. We are based in North East England if that makes any difference. Thanks
Answer:Hi there, the north east of england is one of the cheapest areas for vet treatment. I imagine it will cost around £140-£180 to have her spayed. But best to call local vets to get quotations and make sure that the quotation includes check-up and theatre cost.... some practices give a break-down of cost... get any quotation in writing. It is normally worked out on the weight of the dog.... Well done for being a responsible owner!!
Does anyone know how the kennel club influence the development of breeds? Also, does anyone know what must happen before the dogue de bordeaux can be transferred to the breed register? Thanks, any help is appreciated. (: Nope, its has to be the english kennel club. >< thanks though. (:
Answer:The Kennel Club can change the breed standards for specific breeds to encourage breeding to give specific features in the dog. Add an example like the pekingnese no longer alowed a flat face. - i used the bulldog jowls as an example. xx
What is Special about Dogue de Bordeaux. Why should one own for ? Why Should one own it for? ..I mean Utility?
Answer:There are many things special about the Dogue De Bordeax. Although I don't own one, I have met quite a few and I can say they make great family pets. They are very rough and tough dogs and will do anything to please you. Don't be fooled by the movie Turner & Hooch, they really don't drool that much, and with proper excercise, they are the best companions you could ever wish for. Most of them will protect you no matter what.
What do you think about the HEALTH , BODY TYPE and WORKING ABILITIES if we compare present day Dogue De Bordeaux (french mastiff ) WITH olden days or past time DDB (french mastiffs ) ??
Answer:Define "olden" days. Are you talking about the time when they were guarding the french border against the black plague or after the second world war when there were only 6 dogues left in French breeding programs? Prior to WWII there were two types of DDBs- the larger one that we know now that were guard dogs for farms and businesses like the butcher. The smaller, the doguin, was more of a "town" dogue. There is now, as far as current knowledge goes, one type with smaller genetic "throw backs". The health is obviously not as good as it was prior to WWII when there was a much larger gene pool to work from and the dogues were mostly working dogues as very few people could afford to feed a dogue for the pleasure of it's company. Personally, I think that Americans equate bigger with better when it comes to ddbs. I like mine ot be muscular and athletic, but conformation judges tend to prefer the more sausagey-looking dogues, which in my opinion, is a shame. I know the working instincts are alive and well- when a car pulls into the yard the girls run to the fence and the male stands on the porch and waits. And they really get going when the neighbor's scotch highlands get loose. :-)
