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The Dogue de Bordeaux has been around since at least the 14th century and is native to France, especially the southern region of Bordeaux, for which it is named. Before about 1920, the Dogue de Bordeaux was not held to a uniform breeding standard, and the French wanted to keep the old breeding line pure. To that end, the original Bordeaux dogs had the pink noses, light colored (dark amber) guys, and a red mask. Original Dogues de Bordeaux had disproportionately large heads as compared to their bodies. Originally, the Dogue de Bordeaux came in two varieties, the Dogue and the Doguin, the latter of which is now extinct. These wonderful, calm dogs make excellent guard dogs and family pets. The massive size of this large dog belies their gentle nature – unless those they love are in danger.
History
It's believed that the Dogue de Bordeaux predates the Bulldog and the Bull Mastiff as a breed. Many believe that the Bull Mastiff has the Dogue de Bordeaux in its background, while others think that both the Mastiff and Dogue de Bordeaux breeds were being solidified at the same time. The Dogue de Bordeaux may also be a descendent of sorts of the Tibetan Mastiff, and may be related to the Greco-Roman molossoids; similar dogs existed at the time of Julius Caesar's reign, and these dogs were probably related to the Neapolitan Mastiff. The Dogue de Bordeaux gets its name, however, because many believe it was descended from her breed that came from ancient France, called the Dogues de Bordeaux of Aquitaine.
Original Dogues de Bordeaux were actually of three varieties, the Toulouse, the Parisian, and the Bordeaux, depending on the region the dogs came from and the jobs they did. The first canine exhibition of the Dogue de Bordeaux was held in Paris France in 1863, and this is where the dog was finally given the name of the capital of origin, such that it became today's modern Dogue de Bordeaux. These dogs were used as herding dogs, hunters and guard dogs; they were also trained as bait dogs for jaguars, bears and bulls, as well as to herd cattle and hunt boars.
First brought to the United States in the 1890s, the first modern Dogue de Bordeaux appeared in 1959. Importation of Dogues de Bordeaux to the United States was rare between 1969 in 1980 because only a few breeders worked with French Dogue de Bordeaux Club, the SADB. The official introduction of the Dogue de Bordeaux came in 1982, when purebred enthusiasts saw an article by American anthropologist Carl Semencic in Dog World magazine.
Thereafter, the breed took off with many chapters established that were dedicated to the Dogue de Bordeaux. The breed was finally fully recognized by the AKC thanks to the Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America. The breed has become increasingly popular in recent years, not least because the breed has become popular in television and movies, and also because of a final, full recognition by the American Kennel Club in July 2008.
Appearance
Also called the "French Mastiff" or the "Bordeaux Bulldog," the Dogue de Bordeaux is a short and stocky mastiff-type dog with a wrinkled, massive, broad and heavy head. Your pet is very muscular and powerful, but stocky and with relatively short legs based on size, standing close to the ground. What's notable about the Dogue de Bordeaux is its massive head. Serious, stocky and athletically built, the Dogue de Bordeaux is naturally assured and can be imposing. These dogs have short, soft coats with loose-fitting skin, and can include various shades of fawn to mahogany, sometimes with a dark red or black mask surrounding the nose, lips and rims of the eyes. There may be white markings on the tips of the toes and the chest. These dogs stand anywhere between 23 and 30 inches tall at the shoulder, and weigh between 120 to 145 pounds in adulthood.
Temperament
Despite their imposing appearance, though, Dogues de Bordeaux make excellent family pets. The Dogue de Bordeaux is extremely gentle with children and family members, and extremely loving and protective. Although gentle and calm with those he or she knows and loves, your pet will come to your aid in an instant, courageous and fearless; he or she will be confrontational if necessary for your protection. Patient and exceedingly easy-going with those he or she knows and loves, your pet will not mind small rambunctious children, although of course you should teach your little ones to be gentle with this most faithful companion simply so that they do not harm (even unintentionally) your loving protector.
Proper Environment
The Dogue de Bordeaux's calm and placid temperament makes your pet perfect for just about any environment, including apartment living; even though your pet is a very large dog, he or she will be very inactive indoors, although it's imperative that you give him or her lots of exercise. A long daily walk is necessary, and you should also give your pet plenty of mental and physical stimulation. Life with a single devoted owner who can spend a lot of time with the equally devoted Dogue de Bordeaux is perfectly suitable, but so is life with a large rambunctious family, including small children who want the experience and joy of owning a dog.
It's worth noting that although the Dogue de Bordeaux is exceedingly obedient to owners he or she knows and loves with the proper training and boundaries, it's also imperative that you address your pet's need for "pack animal" leadership. That is, you have to take charge as the owner. Dogue de Bordeaux's are very obedient as long as their owners are firm and consistent with boundaries and (gentle, nonphysical) discipline. Because the Dogue de Bordeaux is such a large animal, though, you could conceivably put yourself in danger if you don't take a calm and firm stance as pet owner, simply because a temperamental and misbehaving Dogue de Bordeaux can also be a dangerous one.
Health
The Dogue de Bordeaux is exceedingly healthy dog, but one thing you will notice about your pet is that he or she is a drooler, to be sure, as are many mastiff-type dogs. This does not speak to any health problem and is simply a characteristic of the breed. Endearingly, the Dogue de Bordeaux is also prone to snoring. Therefore, although you will have to be perfectly content to put up with some decidedly untidy slobbering, this is small consideration as compared to the love and affection your pet will give you. Even though they are decidedly large dogs, the Dogues' de Bordeaux lifespan is quite long for such a large breed, a lifespan to be about 10 to 12 years. They do have some problems with hip dysplasia, as do many large breeds, and very occasionally have problems with epilepsy, hyperkeratosis, and cardiac difficulties. Because Dogues de Bordeaux have such large heads, females often have to have cesarean sections when they have their puppies.
Grooming
This is another area where you'll find the Dogue de Bordeaux to be exceedingly accommodating. They need very little grooming and are only average shedders. Daily brushing and occasional bathing only if needed should be sufficient to take care of your pet in this area.

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