Dogue de Bordeaux – Characteristics and Training
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the dog de bordo sometimes known as the
french mastiff is a malice oy type dog
breed much appreciated for their
imposing appearance coupled with a
good-natured character many people are
surprised that behind their looks is a
can and faithful dog all about which you
can discover here at animalized
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there’s no clear progenitor of the Dogue
de Bordeaux it is believed to descend
from the Alamo espanol and was believed
to be used for hunting especially wild
boar was also used as a farm cattle or
butcher’s dog previously there were
three types of french mastiff the Paris
type the Toulouse type and the Bordeaux
type the last was the direct predecessor
of the current Bordeaux Mastiff and in
1863 the first Paris dog show was held
which also was the first time the dog de
Bordeaux was presented with its current
name the dog de Bordeaux is a large dog
which stands out in particular for its
huge head potentially the dog with the
largest head in proportion to the rest
of its body
in fact the breed standard indicates
that the perimeter of the skull should
be approximately the same as its height
at the withers in females it will be a
little smaller the skin on the head
exhibits many wrinkles especially when
the dog is being attentive the fur a
short thin and soft and can be any shade
between fawn and a deep reddish-brown
they may have a mask of black brown or
red color males usually weigh a minimum
of 50 kilograms or about 110 pounds and
can reach a height of about 68
centimeters or about 27 inches females
weigh at least 45 kilos around 99 pounds
and can reach 66 centimeters or 26
inches at the withers the breed history
of the Dogue de Bordeaux can make us
think that it is a violent or
excessively territorial dog thanks to
its uses both a fighting dog and a guard
dog however the truth is the Bordeaux
Massif is usually a friendly and quiet
sort they are relaxed intelligent and
independent with a balanced personality
they are not easily provoked and are a
cam dog when inside the home the
Bordeaux Mastiff is usually an excellent
companion dog for all family types even
those with children but it will depend
on the individual personality and the
quality of education they have received
despite their large size the Dogue de
Bordeaux is a very calm dog which will
patiently tolerate the mischievousness
of little ones as long as is well
socialized from an early
however the dog size can make them
problematic if they are not sufficiently
engaged or taught attack techniques or
if they have been deliberately
mistreated they can be a sensitive dog
so they need to be treated with love and
affection otherwise like any other dog
that can become anxious and suffer
behavioral problems these are not
exclusive to the Dogue de Bordeaux but
their size is an important factor caring
for the French Mastiff is relatively
easy they do not shed heavily but they
should be brushed occasionally using a
rubber bristle curry brush to leave
their coat shiny and free of dirt you
will only need to bathe them when they
are dirty or when they smell but we
should not bear them excessively
otherwise it can affect the natural
balance of their skin of course you will
need to pay close attention to the
wrinkles as they can become clogged with
food debris slime or dirt it’s important
to sanitize these areas to prevent
fungal growth or other skin problems
another important factor to consider
especially if we are scrupulous about
hygiene and cleanliness is that the dog
de bordo drools a lot at first it may
not seem like an issue but after a time
you’ll likely see marks over the walls
and furniture in your house like a big
canine snail trail the Dogue de Bordeaux
needs at least three daily walks which
allow them to stay in shape and exercise
moderately it’s important to understand
that due to their Milazzo morphology
they are susceptible to breathing
problems and heat stroke they should not
be exposed to high temperatures without
plenty of drinking water and access to
the shares also if we do use a muzzle we
need to use the basket type so they are
able to pant and breathe freely we also
need to avoid intense exercise during
exercise we can encourage them to play
and run around but making them jump a
lot is inappropriate as they have a
propensity towards hip dysplasia finally
it’s important to remember that their
science has an effect on the economic
capacity of the owner the dog de
Bordeaux will consume a large amount of
food they will need a large place to
rest and they will need large dental
sticks to protect their teeth space and
money need to be assessed before
adoption
the French Mastiff is an intelligent dog
that responds well to education and
training if employing a positive
reinforcement approach the use of force
of punishments must be avoided at all
costs the dog de Bordeaux is sensitive
and will suffer enormously if exposed to
such negative habits it’s essential to
socialize this breed correctly from
there puppy stage with people with
children adults other pets such as dogs
cats or other animals and to introduce
them to various environments
socialization is essential to avoid
fearful aggressive or inappropriate
attitude in dogs the majority of dogs
which suffer behavioral problems or have
negative attitudes towards others are
directly related to their
personalization additionally we can
ensure these early experiences are
positive by always offering treats or
other forms of affectionate
reinforcement as they grow you also need
to work on educating the puppy to
urinate outside to play well with toys
and to understand basic commands and all
these processes we should use positive
reinforcement as a way to help the dog
remember for more effective mental
stimulation we recommend you practice
with intelligence games and varied
activities to motivate them finally
another financial consideration you may
need to make is if you take in a dog
which has behavioral problems as you
will likely need assistance from a
canine ethologist or professional dog
trainer despite having great physical
strength
the French Mastiff is relatively prone
to disease so a trip to the vet every 6
to 12 months is appropriate to help spot
any symptoms of health problems it is
also important to follow the vaccination
schedule to avoid contagious and serious
diseases such as distemper rabies or
canine parvovirus deworming every three
months is also recommended and should be
applied according to the guidance of our
vet the most common diseases of the
Dogue de Bordeaux are hip dysplasia
elbow dysplasia gastric torsion e heat
stroke petrol fee on a Oryx tennessee’s
conjunctivitis dilated cardiomyopathy
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy fungal
infection
fortunately the improvements in modern
veterinary health and the care that we
can provide have increased longevity of
this breed until approximately 8 to 11
years don’t forget that the dog de
Bordeaux is considered a potentially
dangerous dog in many countries the use
of a muzzle and a leash in public spaces
is required and you should consult the
regulations of your country or region
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