About the Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient breeds. The breed was known in the region around Bordeaux France as early as the fourteenth century. The Bordeaux is loyal, honest, and loves his family. He will protect his property at all cost but is extremely calm in most other situations. Dogue's are not excessive barkers and will only alarm when necessary.
The Bordeaux is well balanced, muscular, and massive with a powerful build. The American Kennel club specifies a minimum of 100lbs. for a female and a minimum of 115lbs. for a male. Dogues must be well balanced and not too heavy in one area. The height of the Dogue varies from 23.5in to 27in for a male and 23in to 26in for a female. The coat color should be from light fawn to dark red with a darker red mask, or black. The more rich a color the more desirable it is. White is allowed but only on the chest and the extremities of the limbs.
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