Dogue de Bordeaux

The Dogue de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Mastiff or French Mastiff is a breed of dog that is strong, powerful, and imposing. The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient French breeds. They are a typical brachycephalic molossoid type. Bordeaux are very powerful dogs, with a very muscular body yet retaining a harmonious temperament. The breed has been utilized in many different forms, from using their brawn to pull carts or haul heavy objects, to guarding flocks and used to protect castles of the European elite.

The standard states that the desirable height, at maturity, should range between 23½ inches to 27 inches (58-67.5 cm) for male dogs and from 22½ inches to 25½ inches (57 cm-65 cm) for females. Deviation from these margins is considered a fault.

General conformation

Dogue de Bordeaux is a well balanced, muscular and massive dog with a powerful build. The Dogue's size should come mostly from width and muscles, rather than height. The breed is set somewhat low to the ground and not tall like the English Mastiff. The body of the Dogue de Bordeaux is thick-set, with a short, straight top-line and a gentle rounded croup. The front legs should be straight and heavy-boned. The straight tail begins thickly at the base and then tapers to a point at the end. It should not reach lower than the hocks. The tail is thick at the base and tapers to the tip and is set and carried low. The breed is to be presented in a completely natural condition with intact ears, tail and natural dewclaws. It should be evaluated equally for correctness in conformation, temperament, movement and overall structural soundness.

Dogue de Bordeaux Dog Club Directory

• Dogue de Bordeaux Club of Great Britain

- Featuring breed information, events, breeder lists, club information and contact details. United Kingdom.

• United States Bordeaux Corporation

- Dedicated to the preservation and betterment of the Dogue de Bordeaux. Breed standard, show information, rescue, photo gallery, newsletter, membership, merchandise, and links.

• Agramerbordog

- Kennel history, news, and litter announcements. Croatia.

• Amifidele Dogue de Bordeaux Australia

- A small kennel in New South Wales. Featuring images, guestbook, breed information and other breed related links.

• Ataraxia

- Photographs, pedigrees, and breed history. Australia.

• Axoland Dogue de Bordeaux

- Features breed history, kennel details, photographs, breed standard and a contact form

• Balduino

- Pedigrees, photographs, health certifications and articles on the breed. Tingley, United Kingdom.

• Bellarouge

- Breeding dogs for the show ring and family companions. Kennel history, photographs, pedigrees, and show results. New South Wales, Australia.

• Boldheart

- Show news, photographs, and litter announcements. United Kingdom.

• Bon Vitalis

- Photographs, profiles, list of achievements, tour albums, art and wallpaper, articles, and links. Denmark.

• Brazen

- Health certifications, photographs, pedigrees and the breed standard. West St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada.

• Carnivorus Vulgaris

- News, photographs, breeding plans, pedigrees, and memorials. Poland.

• De Alan Vautre

- Raising dogs to show. Photographs, pedigrees, show news, litter announcements, and the breed standard. Greece.

• Deauxrogue

- Breed history, photographs, pedigrees, and health information. Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.

• Emberez

- Raising show dogs. Photographs, news, and litter announcements. United Kingdom.

• Frog Pond

- Show results, photographs, pedigrees and articles related to the breed. Amherst, New Hampshire.

• Garde d'Honneur du Monde Bordeauxdoggen

- Photographs and pedigrees. Belgium.

• HammerHead's

- Litter announcements, list of upcoming breedings, and photographs. Ohio.

• High Country

- Pedigrees, photographs and past litters. Wellington, Colorado.

• Homestead

- A small kennel located on thirteen acres in Hemlock, Michigan. Kennel history, litter announcements, and photographs.

• Ilopillerin

- Photographs, pedigrees, and show results. Finland.

• Keystone Ranch Kennels

- Photographs and kennel information. Welling, Oklahoma.

• Leadsled

- Pedigrees, photographs and past litters. Oregon City, Oregon.

• Libertia

- Family run show kennel in Ireland. Kennel history, litter announcements, and photographs.

• Lilhurst

- Litter announcements and photographs. United Kingdom.

• Lounatkarin

- Show results, pictures, pedigrees, litter announcements, and memorials. Finland.

• Moloscyg

- Raising show dogs. Photographs, news, and litter announcements. Australia.

• Mt. Sinai Kennel

- Breeding to improve the health of the breed. Health-tested puppies raised according to the Monks of New Skete method. Photographs and pedigrees. Kentucky.

• Northland Bordeaux.

- Photographs, pedigrees, litter announcements, and show news. Illinois.

• Oze

- Pictures, pedigrees, and litter announcements. Hungary.

• Power of Demons Kennel

- Photographs, pedigrees, and links. Budapest.

• Red Devil

- Photographs, pedigrees and the FCI breed standard. Cincinnati, Ohio.

• Rozeldogue

- Provides breed information, litter announcements, contact details, map and image galleries. United Kingdom.

• Southern

- Photographs, past litters and information about the kennel. Starke, Florida.

• Van't Bulscampvelt

- Photographs, litter announcements, and pedigrees. Belgium.

• The Vinyard Bordeauxs

- Show results, photographs, natural and holistic health information, and pedigrees. Michigan.

• Von Haus Hestel

- Photographs, information, and links. The Netherlands.

• Von Krenz

- Offers information on their dogs, puppies, and philosophies. Afton, Minnesota.