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Dogue de Bordeaux dog breed
 | Dogue de Bordeaux is a breed of dog that is strong,
powerful, and imposing, as it was originally bred for dog fighting and
guarding. The Dogue has an even temperament and is extremely loyal and devoted
to his master and family. However, it is wary of strangers and can display
marked dominance towards other dogs. The Dogue must be socialized from an
early age and owners must be conscious of the great strength and tenaciousness
of this very large and athletic breed. |
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Appearance
The height at the withers is typically 23 to 26 inches for show dogs and the
weight of the male Dogues is in excess of 100 pounds. Dogs standing 30 inches
tall at the withers and weighing up to 145 pounds (65 kg) are not unknown.
History
The Dogue de Bordeaux was known in France as early as the fourteenth century.
Dog fighting was popular in the nineteenth century, particularly in southern
France in the region around Bordeaux. Hence, the city lent its name to these
large fighting dogs.
A uniform breed type of the Bordeaux Dog did not exist before about 1920. The
French placed emphasis on keeping the old breeding line pure. Black masks were
considered an indication of the crossing in of the Mastiff. As an important
indication of purity of the breed, attention was paid to the leather-coloured
nose, light eyes, and red mask. Originally bred with huge anatomically incorrect
heads; a pioneer for the breed in Germany, Werner Preugschat once wrote:
"What am I supposed to do with a dog that has a monstrous skull and is at most
able to carry it from the food dish to its bed."
The Dogue de Bordeaux comes in two varieties, Dogues and Doguins, the former
being a considerably larger dog than the latter. Breeding of the Doguins has
been seriously neglected in recent years and the variety has dwindled to near
nonexistence.
New initiatives will soon be required if the Bordeaux Dog can hope to flourish
again both inside and outside of France. It is hoped that the few remaining
survivors of this interesting old breed will be sufficient for its recovery.
Famous Dogues de Bordeaux
 Cover
of Turner and Hooch --->
Beasley, who played the title role in Turner & Hooch.
Mac, owned by Dutch footballer Andy van der Meyde, famously stolen and found in
2006.
Miscellaneous
The breed is also recognized by the following kennel clubs:
References
Janish, Joseph. Dogue de Bordeaux Kennel Club Books, 2003. ISBN 1-59378-215-2
~From
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