Dogue de Bordeaux Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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I would say yes, if you would like to have an excellent watch or guard dog for you and your family. The Dogue de Bordeaux (also known as the French Mastiff) is a powerful and courageous dog that must be well socialized in the early ages, otherwise they can become aggressive and rude in the future. Maybe you can deduct, that this dog is never advised for the novice, beginner dog owners as it requires loads of care and a dominant owner.

The coat of this dog is short and soft, therefore it requires minimal care – a weekly grooming will do. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a very healthy breed, so only infrequent visits to the vet are required.

Training of this dog is not too hard, although must be done with consistency, reward and firmness, otherwise the dog can get over dominant and aggressive.

All in all, this dog requires an experienced dog owner, who will be able to take care of this fearless and courageous breed and will be able to provide enough activity, exercise and a large, fenced yard for this dog.

I hope this short article will be able to help you decide whether the Dogue de Bordeaux is the best breed for you.

Depends.
It isn’t the best idea, but it can work out. Having two male dogs is always a bit hard, because both try to take over the dominance.
The only way possible for them to live together in peace is if they live together from early puppyhood, and they are well-socialized even from this age, and the most important thing is that one of them has to be the leader of the pack, and the other one has to accept it. There can’t be two leaders at the same time and if the roles are not clear, they’ll be fighting and competing all the time. This is why it is easier to have one male and female –  in this situation the female lets the male lead.

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Dogue. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Dogue de Bordeaux for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Dogue hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Dogue de Bordeaux used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your Dogue will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Dogue de Bordeaux feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Dogue as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Don’t be afraid of this somewhat fearsome and also worried appearance due to the wrinkles on its face, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a very sweet and affectionate dog as well as a strong protector due to its fighting dog roots. They enjoy being cuddled and tickled when they get the chance to play with their owners. If you really want to own a Dogue de Bordeaux, there are more things you should know. The Dogue has a deep chest and a solid, broad back with a low carried, thick tail. They have a muscular and powerful build with smooth, short coats in reddish brown colors with a dark mask. These are just a few of the traits noted in the breed standard that breeders should stick to when developing this canine. It is the only way you can get a quality dog! But there might be breeders who don’t have the right ones due to irresponsibility and laziness. So beware! Read the rest of this entry »