Dogue De Bordeaux Puppies

Training is very important with Dogues de Bordeaux, and when properly trained they are calm, gentle, and affectionate. They are eager to please, but can be stubborn if they aren't properly trained. This stubbornness combined with their size and strength can cause trouble, and early socialization is recommended.

Bloat, or gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a serious concern in the Dogue de Bordeaux. Apart from that, they could be prone to heart disease, cancer, orthopedic issues, or epilepsy.

Dogues de Bordeaux are a medium energy level dog with unique exercise needs. As puppies they should be limited to low-level exercise until they are 18 months to avoid straining their developing bones and joints. As they grow older they are able to do more strenuous exercise, but they are often content lounging with their owner.

Keep a towel around because French Mastiffs are known to drool. Wiping their face regularly will keep it off of your clothes and furniture. You should also pay attention to the wrinkles on their face and ensure they remain clean. Brushing regularly can reduce shedding. They should receive a bath every month to keep clean.

The short, soft fur of your Dogue de Bordeaux will shed a moderate amount.

Dogues de Bordeaux are known for their powerful build and large head, which is claimed to be the largest head in the canine world. They are set low to the ground, and don't stand as tall as other large dog breeds. They have a short, soft coat can feature fawn, mahogany, black, or red colorings.

The French Mastiff is older than France itself! Dogues de Bordeaux are traced back to the time of Julius Ceaser, when they were bred as war dogs and canine gladiators. They've since been used as hunters, drafters, and guarders. They were used as guard dogs for French aristocrats until their owners were guillotined in the French Revolution. They survived without their aristocratic owners by becoming livestock drovers.