Answer: No! The Dogue de Bordeaux is not a hypoallergenic breed. These pooches are known to produce a decent amount of dander and they also shed their fur quite regularly, although in a limited manner.
Answer: Yes! Properly trained French Mastiffs are highly friendly and gentle with kids. These pooches tend to remain careful and kind to children of all ages and thus they are considered to be a fine breed for those families who have small kids present in their homes.
Answer: Generally, the French Mastiffs are not known to get along that well with other canines. These pooches don’t trust other dogs very easily and thus they mostly remain quite reserved around other canines, but untrained French Mastiffs can also be fairly aggressive with strange or unknown dogs especially if they are of the same gender. Hence, it is very important to properly train and socialize a Dogue de Bordeaux with a lot of canines at a young age so that this French pooch can become a bit more sociable and friendlier with other dogs when he grows up.
Answer: French Mastiffs raised under the guidance of an experienced owner are generally fairly friendly and cordial with other smaller household pets such as cats. These pooches, with proper training, can mix reasonably well with cats and due to this if a skilled owner wants to raise a canine and a cat at the same time in his/her home, then he/she can surely count on the French Mastiff to get along with the cat.
Answer: Yes! The Dogue de Bordeaux is an excellent guard dog that can effectively protect its loved ones from various kinds of harm and possible dangers. This pooch has amazing guarding and protective instincts and it also possesses exceptional watchdog ability as well and because of that, it can effectually alert its owners in case of any trespassers or intruders.
Answer: If all the exercise needs of the Dogue de Bordeaux are properly fulfilled on a regular basis, then it can adapt fairly well to the apartment lifestyle. When given the right amount of work and exercise, this pooch is known to remain happy, contented and relaxed whenever it is inside his home or apartment.
Answer: French Mastiffs are regular shedders. These pooches shed their fur all around the year but the amount of shedding is not that high. The shedding process can also be controlled to some extent through regular brushing of the coat.
Answer: The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large, powerful and strong canine that requires the guidance of an experienced owner to become more sociable with others and to properly grow as well. There are a lot of responsibilities that come along with these pooches and it is definitely not very easy to properly raise this canine. Only a knowledgeable and skilled owner would know how to effectively fulfill all the needs and requirements of this pooch and how to train it and that is why the Dogue de Bordeaux is not a very good breed for the novice or first-time owners.
Answer: No! The Dogue de Bordeaux is not known to bark a lot. These pooches only bark occasionally, when they want the attention of their loved ones or when they are looking to express themselves, but apart from that, these canines don’t bark all that much.
Answer: The Dogue de Bordeaux required a moderate amount of exercise on a regular basis to remain healthy and fit. These dogs should be taken to long slow-paced walks in a park where they can freely move. They also like to play various games with their loved ones, hence, regular play sessions are also recommended for these canines as they are good for both their physical fitness and mental health and happiness.
Answer: The French Mastiffs can live alone in the house for a few hours, but if these pooches are repeatedly left all alone for extended periods of time, then they can gradually become very sad and frustrated which can eventually lead to a change in attitude and they might become a bit destructive in nature and they can also develop a habit of incessant barking, therefore, it is not recommended to leave a Dogue de Bordeaux all alone for a long period of time on a regular basis.
Answer: Training a French Mastiff is fairly easy if an experienced owner/trainer is involved in the process. The first step to properly train this dog is to develop a sense of trust between the owner and the canine and once this pooch starts trusting and respecting its owner, then the whole training process becomes way easier and undemanding. This canine will be very agreeable and attentive during the training sessions and will learn all the things which are taught by his owner fairly quickly.
Answer: The Dogue de Bordeaux has low to moderate grooming requirements. Its coat is only needed to be brushed once (sometimes twice) every week to remove all the extra loose hair from its body. Its bathing needs are also not that high and a bath once every month is more than enough to keep this pooch clean. But it is important to clean the wrinkles or folds of skin that are present on the face of this canine on a regular basis (daily) so that any chances of skin allergies are avoided. Also, its ears and eyes must also be cleaned on a frequent basis so that this pooch is kept away from any ear or eye diseases. And finally, trimming of nails should be done whenever it is necessary as overly long nails can be very painful to a canine while walking or running.
Answer: The Dogue de Bordeaux has a subpar tolerance to heat. This pooch requires a lot of care and protection from its owner if the weather conditions are hot and humid in an area. These canines can also get a heat stroke if they are kept outside the house for a long time when the temperature is on the higher side, hence it is very important never to overexert these canines and keep their exercise sessions short especially during the summer months.
Answer: The French Mastiff has an above average tolerance to cold and low temperature. These pooches can comfortably live in moderately chilly and cold areas, but under extreme low temperatures and harsh conditions, these pooches do require a fair amount of protection from their owners.
Answer: The Dogue de Bordeaux is an adequately intelligent canine that possesses sufficient thinking, learning and decision-making skills that are required to efficiently live and grow.
Answer: The Dogue de Bordeaux mostly remains quite reserved and quiet around strangers. These pooches require a lot of time before they start trusting someone new and hence, they initially remain a bit aloof with strangers. Proper guidance and early socialization are of utmost importance if someone wants to make the Dogue de Bordeaux more sociable and affable with other people.
Answer: Yes! This pooch is known to drool a lot. It mostly drools after finishing its meal or drinking its water and it is important to clean its mouth with a soft cloth so as to avoid any skin issues.
Answer: Yes! The Dogue de Bordeaux is a fairly expensive canine who is not quite easy on the pockets of most people. But its maintenance needs are moderate at best. This pooch’s exercise and grooming needs are fairly manageable and once it starts trusting its owner, then it is not that hard to train as well. It does require a fair amount of guidance and socialization to become more friendly with others, but all in all, it is not wrong to say that the Dogue de Bordeaux is not an extremely high-maintenance breed.
Answer: The French Mastiff has a mediocre availability in India. It is pretty easy to find this canine in most of the bigger cities of this country like Mumbai, Delhi etcetera, but when it comes to the several smaller regions of India, these canines are still not that easily available.
Answer: The average price of a Dogue de Bordeaux puppy in India is around ₹45,000 to ₹55,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Dogue de Bordeaux puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Most French Mastiffs do like swimming in a big pool or a lake. They enjoy playing various water-related games and are happy to just relax in or near a water body. But still, proper supervision and safety measures are a must when this large-sized canine is having fun in a pool or on the beach.
Answer: The Dogue de Bordeaux usually comes in the following colors which are listed below:
Answer: The Dogue de Bordeaux has a pretty average lifespan of about 08-10 years. But if these pooches are consistently given proper care, nutrition, and exercise, then some of them might live longer than 10 years of age.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the Dogue de Bordeaux are Bloat, or Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), Cancer, Heart Diseases, Orthopedic issues, Ectropion, and Breathing issues.