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Friday, October 1, 2010

Ask Annabel- Bordeauxs!


Dogues de Bordeauxs are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Dogue de Bordeaux also called the French Mastiff and sometimes called the Bordeaux Bulldog is a relatively short, stocky mastiff."
#2. "The wrinkled head is massive, heavy and broad."
#3. "The nose is large with wide-open nostrils, color depends on the mask of the dog."
#4. "The teeth meet in an underbite."
#5. "The upper lips hang thickly down over the lower jaw."
#6. "The thick skin on the neck is loose, forming a noticeable dewlap."
#7. "They are hazel to dark brown depending on the color of the dog and are set wide apart."
#8. "The ears are small, hanging down, in proportion to the dog and are darker in color."
#9. "The tail is thick at the base tapering to a point."
#10. "The chest is deep, broad reaching lower than the elbows."
#11. "The legs are muscular."
#12. "The coat is short and soft with loose fitting skin. Coat colors include various shades of fawn to mahogany with a darker red or black mask around and under the nose including the lips and eye rims. There are sometimes white markings on the chest and tips of the toes."
#13. "The Bordeaux has a good and calm temperament."
#14. "It is extremely loyal, patient and devoted to its family."
#15. "Fearless and confrontational with strangers, it is a first class watch and guard dog."
#16. "Socialize very well with other animals, preferably starting from an early age to avoid them being aggressive with other dogs."
#17. "The Dogue de Bordeaux snores and drools."
#18. "Despite its fearsome appearance, the Dogue de Bordeaux is gentle with children and family members."
#19. "However this is a powerful animal, and is not suitable for an inexperienced dog owner."
#20. "This breed needs a calm, but firm owner who displays a natural authority over the dog. One who is confident and consistent."
#21. "Height: 21-30 inches (58-75 cm.)"
#22. "Weight: 120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg.)"
#23. "This breed will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are very inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard."
#24. "Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."
#25. "Litter Size: Often small."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/doguedebordeax.htm
Pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://mystuffspace.com/graphic/dogue-de-bordeaux-puppies.jpg&imgrefurl=http://mystuffspace.com/graphics/graphic/puppies2&usg=__MyrZVEM6g3ESjB8sXgeV9vaqVrI=&h=377&w=300&sz=19&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=zc1QA0Cr8NAstM:&tbnh=142&tbnw=112&prev=/images%3Fq%3DDogue%2Bde%2BBordeaux%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1395%26bih%3D701%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=446&vpy=52&dur=871&hovh=252&hovw=200&tx=93&ty=147&ei=SLmlTNzNPMP58Aa4z-H5AQ&oei=SLmlTNzNPMP58Aa4z-H5AQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=34&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0

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