Dogue de Bordeaux

Dogue de Bordeaux is as regal as its name. It is an ancient French breed of dog, around long before France was actually called France! The Dogue’s origin goes like this: as far back in Gaulish history (French territory) around the first century, Dogue ancestors were introduced by Julius Caesar’s Roman legions. They were known as war dogs and fought with gladiators in the arena. After that, Dogue’s have a long, varied history of work: fighting, hunting, guards, and drafters. They were useful to French aristocracy but their relationship with the monarchy ended as soon as the French Revolution began. Thereafter, worked as livestock drovers, which earned them the nickname “Butcher’s Dog.” 

A powerful breed of dog, the Dogue de Bordeaux are sweet and tender at heart amid all of their apparent aggressive and physical uses. They have a rich fawn coloured coat, expressive eyes, and a deeply furrowed brow like they are permanently pondering. They have a loud booming bark sure to scare off any intruders. Although this large, protective dog may seem intimidating, its loyalty and affection will surely melt any fright it may have given you.

Did you know?

Hooch in the absolute Tom Hanks classic, Turner and Hooch, was a Dogue de Bordeaux!