How is the Bordeaux dog? Compared to the English Mastiff, it is closer to an ancient breed. As a working-type dog, the original Bordeaux dog was in the southern region of France, mainly used by locals to hunt wild boars and bears, and later used for cattle herding. Its biggest characteristic is bravery; they were used by locals to lure beasts and for dog fighting.

How is the Bordeaux Dog

Until 1988, it appeared on the big screen in the United States together with a person named Tom Hanks, so the Bordeaux mastiff was truly accepted by the world outside France at that time. Actually, it has many very likable characteristics. For example, its strength is very powerful, and it is highly alert to strangers or thieves. Throughout our long history, it has served many glorious roles. It was once a military dog ready to serve in wars, a herding dog, and because of its bravery, it was used in arena dog fights, competing with bulls and bears several times its size. In the Middle Ages, it had another job as a cattle herder and guard dog.

How is the Bordeaux Dog

However, during the French Revolution, they served as soldiers protecting the property of the aristocratic classes, so most of the dogs were unfortunately killed. Only a few dozen dogs remained. Later, they received special attention and protection from the Mastiff Club, which helped with breeding. Especially after the government launched a Bordeaux dog breeding program in 1990, their numbers began to recover to some extent. Actually, these relatively fierce dog breeds are commonly raised as guard dogs in France or other countries.