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Dogue de Bordeaux
Most often when people want to get a dog, they will usually already have their minds made up of what they want. However, many times when people see a Dogue de Bordeaux dog they end up changing their minds.
Right away when people see a Dogue de Bordeaux, they fall in love with them. Dogue de Bordeaux is most definitely a dog that is unlike most other dogs. However, they are similar looking to the English Mastiffs as well as boxers; in fact it is also known as the French Mastiff.
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Dogue de Bordeaux is a breed of dog that is known to be strong, powerful, and also imposing. In fact, in the past they were originally bred for use in dog fighting and as a guard dog. The temperament of the Dogue is very subtle. In fact, they have a very even temperament as well as them being very loyal and devoted to their master as well as the family. However, if strange people come they are very wary of them, and may show dominance towards other dogs. The Dogue de Bordeaux is definitely a dog that must be socialized from a very young age; due to them having great strength and athleticism.
When it comes to the history of the Dogue de Bordeaux, it is relatively new. In fact, the Dogue do Bordeaux was known, and originated in France, in the fourteenth century. However, a "uniform" breed type did not exist until 1920. The Dogue was a real popular dog in the southern France around the town Bordeaux; hence the name Dogue de Bordeaux. The Dogue de Bordeaux is known to come in two varieties, the Dogues and the Doguins. The Dogues are considerably larger populated than the Doguins; which are almost nonexistent today. However, in France they are hoping to rekindle the breed once again with the remaining survivors.
When it comes to the appearance of the Dogue de Bordeaux, they are similar looking to the English Mastiff. However, they are also different looking at the same time. The average height of the Dogue de Bordeaux is from 23-26 inches at the shoulders, and they may weigh an excess of 100 pounds. It is possible for the dogs to be 30 inches at the shoulder and weighing in at 150 pounds. It mostly depends on the bloodlines of the dog, as well as how it is being taken care of.
Alike many other breeds of dogs, the Dogue de Bordeaux is also known to have been seen in many movies. In fact, the most famous Dogue de Bordeaux dog was Beasley. Beasley was one of the two main characters in the movie Turner & Hooch.