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Dogue de Bordeaux: French Mastiff Breed Guide
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- France
- Height
- 58 cm
- Weight
- 45 kg
The Dogue de Bordeaux, also called the Bordeaux Mastiff, French Mastiff or Bordeauxdog, is a large mastiff breed from France. The recorded height is 58, and the recorded weight is 45. This page covers its names, origin, type and documented size. The supplied facts do not state its lifespan or the work it was bred to do.
What it is
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large French mastiff breed. It is also known as the Bordeaux Mastiff, French Mastiff and Bordeauxdog.
Its recorded origin is France. You can place it among dog breeds from France and the wider group of dog breeds.
Getting started
A new owner can start with the breed’s recorded identity: it is a dog, a mastiff and a French breed. The supplied facts give a height of 58 and a weight of 45.
The available description does not state a lifespan or the task for which this breed was developed.
Strengths
The breed has a clear French mastiff identity.
Catches
Ask a veterinarian about health questions for an individual dog.
Pricing
Pricing does not apply here because the Dogue de Bordeaux is a dog breed, not a software product.
Who should skip it
People seeking a small dog should look elsewhere. Compare other entries in dog breeds to find a different size or type.
Verdict
Choose the Dogue de Bordeaux if you want a French mastiff and are prepared for a large, strongly built dog. Its documented profile is clear on origin and size, but sparse on lifespan and historical function.
What stands out
- French origin is clearly recorded.
- Recognized as a mastiff breed.
- Known by several established names.
Worth knowing
- Large build may not suit homes seeking a smaller dog.
- The supplied facts do not state life expectancy.
- The breed’s original purpose is not given here.
- No care or temperament details are provided.
Suits
- Readers seeking a large French mastiff breed.
- People comparing documented origins and size.
Think twice if
- You want a small dog.
- You need lifespan, care or working-purpose details before choosing.
In short
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a French mastiff for readers drawn to a large, muscular dog with a documented height of 58 and weight of 45. Its several names can help when you search for breed information. The available profile leaves important questions unanswered, including life expectancy and what work shaped the breed. Treat this as an identification and origin guide, then ask a veterinarian about the needs of a particular dog before making decisions.
Questions
What is the Dogue de Bordeaux?
It is a large French mastiff breed, also called the Bordeaux Mastiff, French Mastiff or Bordeauxdog.
Where does the Dogue de Bordeaux come from?
Its recorded origin is France.
How tall is the Dogue de Bordeaux?
The supplied record lists a height of 58.
How much does it weigh?
The supplied record lists a weight of 45.
What was the Dogue de Bordeaux bred to do?
The supplied facts do not state its original purpose.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Dogue de Bordeaux — DJT · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
- Ariégeois — Bautt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Ariege Pointer — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Artois Hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Auvergne Shepherd — Auteur inconnu · CC0 · file page
- Barbet — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Basset Artésien Normand — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Basset Bleu de Gascogne — M.W. Reichert · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- basset hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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