Dogue De Bordeaux
Until the Tom Hanks movie, Turner & Hooch in 1989 (in which a Dogue de Bordeaux stared as slobbering, lovable investigative assistant), this breed was virtually unknown outside of France.
Weight
Male - 50 - 65 kg
Female - 45 - 60 kg
Height (at withers)
59 - 69 cm in height
Female - 58 - 66 cm in height
Length
Short.
Texture
Soft and straight. Moderate shedding. Colours
Exercise
Moderate. Low impact until fully grown.
Energy Level
Moderate
Needs
Moderate
AKC Class.
Working Group
UKC Class.
Guardian Dog Group
Prevalence
Regaining popularity since 20th century
Barking
Snoring
Drooling
Grooming
Social Needs
Digging
About
Until the Tom Hanks movie, Turner & Hooch in 1989 (in which a Dogue de Bordeaux stared as slobbering, lovable investigative assistant), this breed was virtually unknown outside of France.
Personality
What to Expect
History
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