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Dogs
# The Dogue de Bordeaux: temperament, price, health, and breeders
France
A powerful French mastiff, calm and very attached to its family.
Size GiantLife expectancy 10–12 yearsBudget ≈ €183/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 61](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=dogue-de-bordeaux)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Limited
Other pets Limited
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Guarding instinct Excellent
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very attached to his family: He develops a strong bond with his loved ones and seeks a true home life.
- Excellent guard dog: His natural vigilance, his power and his deterrent effect make him a credible protector.
- Calm temperament: He is not hyperactive and appreciates a calm pace of life with stable routines.
- Health to monitor: The breed has several predispositions that require serious selection and monitoring.
- Beginner owner not recommended: Its strength, temperament and size require experience and consistency.
- Limited compatibility with certain animals: Relationships with other dogs or other animals can be delicate without careful socialization.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Experienced people: The breed is better suited to an owner capable of handling a large, powerful dog with calmness and consistency.
- Families often at home: It thrives in a stable home where it can share the daily life of its loved ones.
- House with outdoor space: Its size and living comfort are generally better suited to a spacious home.
Not recommended for
- First-time owners: The Dogue de Bordeaux is rarely a good choice for a very first canine experience.
- Very sporty lifestyles: This is not a dog built for intense or prolonged efforts.
- Households often away: Its attachment to the family group makes it less suited to a life that is too solitary.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
63 cmDogue de Bordeaux
- Height at the withers
- 58–68 cm
- Weight
- 45–52 kg
- Coat
- Short, fine
- FCI group
- 2
- Origin
- France
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Dogue de Bordeaux in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the oldest French breeds. It probably descends from the ancient Molossers of Aquitaine, sometimes associated with the Alan Vautre. Formerly used for guarding, hunting big game and driving livestock, it long remained very closely linked to the South-West of France. The breed declined sharply after the Second World War before being preserved by passionate breeders, then definitively recognized by the FCI in 1954.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a massive dog, very muscular and stocky, built in a harmonious way despite its volume. Its head is very broad, angular and marked by symmetrical wrinkles, with a very pronounced stop and a short muzzle. Its coat is short, fine and soft, in shades of fawn, sometimes with small white markings tolerated on the chest and the extremities.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Affectionate and very close to his home, the Dogue de Bordeaux is calm, courageous and extremely protective. He is generally gentle with the children of his family and attached to his owner, while still keeping great strength of character. His past as a guard dog gives him a natural vigilance and a deterrent presence, without him being supposed to be aggressive if he is well socialized.
Affectionate Sociable Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, he appreciates a stable family life and clear boundaries. He is not the most demonstrative in play nor the most athletic, but he needs regular walks to stay balanced. His size, his power and his tendency toward dominance in some individuals require good management of interactions with other dogs and strangers.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Dogue de Bordeaux must start early, with firmness, consistency and a lot of calm. This is not an ideal breed for a beginner handler, because a dog this powerful quickly picks up bad habits if the rules are not set from the start. Brutal methods must be avoided, whereas a stable framework, early socialization and regular work generally give good results.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Dogue de Bordeaux
The purchase price of the Dogue de Bordeaux varies depending on the quality of the bloodline, the reputation of the breeding kennel, the screenings carried out and the puppy’s intended purpose. The maintenance cost must also be anticipated, because its size and its health monitoring can increase the budget over the years.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/dogue-de-bordeaux/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a dog solid in its behavior, but the breed remains overall delicate in terms of health and requires serious monitoring. Its large mastiff format exposes it to several orthopedic, cardiac, skin and ocular conditions. Rigorous breeding, well-controlled weight and appropriate screenings are particularly important.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/dogue-de-bordeaux/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Dogue de Bordeaux needs a high-quality diet, highly digestible and suited to large-breed dogs. The growth phase deserves particular attention, as nutritional excesses can promote osteoarticular problems. It is wise to validate the ration with a veterinarian, especially in the puppy and the young adult.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/dogue-de-bordeaux/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Dogue de Bordeaux is often presented as one of the oldest French dogs. Its mastiff silhouette with a wrinkled face has also made it known to the general public in cinema, notably in the film Turner and Hooch. Despite its impressive appearance, enthusiasts of the breed emphasize above all its deep attachment to its family.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Dogue de Bordeaux
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Dogue de Bordeaux a good family dog?
Yes, it can be a very good family dog, because it is affectionate, calm and often gentle with the children in its household. However, its size, power and protective instinct require serious supervision and early training.
### Can the Dogue de Bordeaux live in an apartment?
It is possible in some cases, but it is not its ideal living environment. It will generally be more comfortable in a house with a secure outdoor space, while still needing daily walks and regular human presence.
### Is the Dogue de Bordeaux easy to train?
No, it is not the easiest breed to start with. It understands expectations well when the framework is consistent, but its strong character and power require an experienced, calm and consistent owner.
## Find a Dogue de Bordeaux breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Dogue de Bordeaux breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Dogue de Bordeaux breeders in Hauts-de-France13](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/hauts-de-france) [Dogue de Bordeaux breeders in Grand Est8](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/grand-est) [Dogue de Bordeaux breeders in Occitanie8](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/occitanie) [Dogue de Bordeaux breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine7](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Dogue de Bordeaux breeders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/provence-alpes-cote-dazur) [Dogue de Bordeaux breeders in Île-de-France5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/ile-de-france) [Dogue de Bordeaux breeders in Centre-Val de Loire3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/centre-val-de-loire) [Dogue de Bordeaux breeders in Brittany3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/brittany)
### Dogue de Bordeaux breeders by country
[61 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux) [35 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/italy) [34 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/germany) [12 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/netherlands) [9 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/denmark) [5 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/united-kingdom) [4 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/austria) [4 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/spain) [3 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in Slovakia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/slovakia) [3 breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux/switzerland)
[All breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux)
## Ready to welcome a Dogue de Bordeaux?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-dogue-de-bordeaux)
## Compare Dogue de Bordeaux with other breeds
- [Boxer vs. Dogue de Bordeaux](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/boxer-vs-dogue-de-bordeaux)
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