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Pinscher and Schanuzer - Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs

DOGUE DE BORDEAUX

Classification	Code
2	FCI-Standard N° 116

Use:

Guard, defence and dissuasion.

appearance:

Typical concave lined brachycephalic molossoid. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a very powerful dog, with a very muscular body yet retaining a harmonious general outline. He is built rather close to the ground, the distance sternum-ground being slightly less than the depth of the chest. Stocky, athletic, imposing, he has a very dissuasive aspect.

temperament:

An ancient fighting dog, the dogue de Bordeaux is gifted for guarding, which he assumes with vigilance and great courage but without aggressiveness. A good companion, very attached to his master and very affectionate. Calm, balanced with a high stimulus threshold. The male normally has a dominant character.

size:

Height should more or less correspond to the perimeter of the skull. Height at the withers : For dogs : 60-68 cm. For bitches: 58-66 cm. 1 cm under and 2 cm over will be tolerated.

criteria:

A,B,E

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