For a hundred years, the Bordeaux region of France was ruled by the British, and the local hunting dog Crossbreeding with English mastiffs and their Spanish counterparts resulted in this powerful, fierce mastiff.

The bred bull mastiff is better than the ancient English mastiff and this ancient breed  is more similar. A working dog, the Bordeaux Mastiff was originally used in southern France to hunt wild boar and bears, and later for cattle herding. Because of its bravery, the Bordeaux Mastiff has been used for trapping and fighting dogs. It wasn't until 1989 when it appeared on American screens with Tom Hanks that the Bordeaux Mastiff was known outside of France, and it has characteristics that people like, such as infinite power. Vigilance and threat to strangers . The large, wrinkled head of the Bordeaux Mastiff gives the impression of being aggressive, short and wide with obvious barriers, oval-shaped eyes with wide spacing and a prominent upper ridge, small erect ears slightly surrounding the base of the ears, short tail, no fluff.

They have played many roles in their long history, serving as war dogs, herding dogs, as well as the famous Colosseum fighting dogs, fighting with angry bulls, fierce bears compete for glory. Towards the end of the Middle Ages, he found jobs as cattle herders and private guard dogs. But during the French Revolution, most of these loyal dogs were slaughtered to defend the property of their noble owners. The few remaining dogs were later protected and bred by the French Mastiff Club, especially after the introduction of the breeding program in 1960, the number has been satisfactorily restored. These ferocious breeds are widely bred in France and other countries. They have been recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Kennel Council International (FCI).

After years of breeding, it is no longer as fierce as its original ancestor. Quiet and gentle. Loyal to family and dedication. A resolute, determined guardian, a first-class guard and guard dog. Not shy with strangers. But male dogs cannot tolerate the existence of other people of the same gender (in fact, it depends on the master's training. After all, dogs live in groups, and the owner must establish a leadership position in the dog group). The scary appearance is actually very gentle to the family, especially the children. But snoring and drooling, and because of its potentially aggressive nature, should be cautious for those with no experience with dogs.

General Appearance

Typical brachycephalic, deep frontal groove, heavily wrinkled bulldog. The Bordeaux is a very strong and powerful dog with a very strong but harmonious body. Its body is close to the ground, and the distance from the breast plate to the ground is slightly less than its chest depth. It is stocky, athletically constructed, beautiful in appearance, and has a ferocious appearance.

Important body proportions: body length--the distance from the point of the shoulder to the midpoint of the hip--is greater than the height at the withers, and their ratio is 11:10. Chest depth greater than half the height at the withers.

The maximum length of the muzzle is equal to 1/3 of the entire head. The minimum length of the muzzle is equal to 1/4 of the total length of the head.

Bordeaux in males, with head circumference larger or smaller than shoulder height.

Behavior/Temperament: Bordeaux has a genius for the guard, it has a high degree of vigilance, great courage, but not overly aggressive. It is an excellent companion dog, very fond of following and loving its owner. Calm, able to balance the extreme stimuli of the outside world, males generally have a desire to dominate.

Cranial Area

Male: The maximum girth of the head is approximately equal to its height at the withers.

Female: The head circumference is slightly smaller. Its head volume and shape are mainly expressed by the temporal bone, brow arch, zygomatic bone and prominent jaw. The upper area of the head is roughly spherical. The junction point of the forehead and the bridge of the nose or the point of the frontal segment is very obvious, almost at a right angle (95 degrees to 100 degrees) to the forehead and the bridge of the nose. The frontal groove is very deep and gradually develops towards the back of the head. The forehead is very prominent throughout the face. However, the width of the head is greater than the depth, and the head is filled with symmetrical wrinkles. These wrinkles become deeper and moveable when Bordeaux is focused.

Facial Area

Nose: Wide, with large nostrils, the same color as the mask. It is possible to have an upturned nose, but it is not acceptable for the nostrils to be turned back toward the face. Muzzle: Strong, broad, and heavy, but thinned under the eyes. The muzzle is very short, with a concave upper profile and a moderate crease clearly visible. The muzzle tapers towards the tip of the nose and is generally square when viewed from above. Where the upper line of the muzzle meets the supracranial area, it is obtusely angled. When the head is in a horizontal position, the muzzle appears to be cut off to the top (meaning the muzzle is broad, not pointed), thick, broad at the base, and muzzle. The orthostatic plane is located on the vertical line of the face. The circumference of the muzzle is almost equal to 2/3 of the head. The length of the muzzle is about 1/3 to 1/4 of the length of the entire head (from the nose to the apex of the occiput) (the best ratio is between these two between limits). Palate: Very powerful and broad. Lower raised palate (this feature is a germline characteristic of the breed). The back of the lower teeth is in front of the front face and the upper teeth, not touching either. Bend forward next time. The cheek muscles are prominent, the upper lip cannot droop over the lower lip, and the lower lip cannot cover the upper lip. Teeth: Strong, especially large canines. The lower canines are slightly curved. The incisors, especially the lower incisors, are neatly arranged, almost in a straight line. Upper lip: thick, noticeably drooping, retractable. When viewed from the side, it presents a sleek underline that covers the lower jaw. Looking straight at the face, the upper and lower lips meet at the lower part of the nose, then drop down to the side to form an inverted V. Cheeks: Protruding, this is formed by well-developed muscles. Eyes: oval, well set apart. The distance between the two inner corners is roughly equal to twice the length of the open eye. The expression is honest and sincere. The nictitating membrane must be visible. Color: Hazel to brown (individuals with black masks). Individuals without face coverings or individuals with brown face coverings may be lighter in color. Ears: Relatively small, slightly darker than the coat. It is slightly raised in front of the ear base. They must droop, but not simply drooping feebly, with the front edge of the ear close to the cheek when the dog is alert. The tips of the ears are slightly rounded; they cannot go beyond the eyes. The ears are set high on the upper line of the skull, making the skull wider. Body Neck: Very strong, muscular, almost cylindrical. Skin is soft, plump and relaxed. The average girth is almost equal to the head girth. It is separated from the head by a distinct horizontal stripe, slightly curved. The upper line of the neck is slightly curved. It has a distinct crop that begins at the level of the throat and folds to the chest, without protruding too much. The base of the neck is broad and smoothly blends into the shoulders. Topline: Broad muscular back, prominent shoulders, broad loin, forming a strong, compact body with moderately sloping rump towards the base of the tail. Hip: Moderately sloping to the base of the tail. Chest: Strong and powerful, long, deep and broad, with a base line over the elbows. A broad, strong chest with a curved bottom line. The rib drum sinks and is fully open, but not barrel-shaped. The girth of the chest should be 0.25-0.3 meters longer than the height at the withers.

Bottom line

It is formed by drawing up the deep brisket to the firm waist, without sagging or drawing too much.

Tail

It is very thick at the base. The tip of the tail just reaches the hocks but not below it. Low-hanging, neither tailed nor twisted. The tail hangs down when the dog is resting, and is approximately 90 or 120 degrees from the drooping position when the dog is active, neither bent towards the back nor curled. Front Half of the Body: Strong bones and well muscled legs.

Shoulders: Strong and well muscled. The angle of the shoulder edge to the horizontal is approximately 45 degrees, and the shoulder-humerus angle is slightly greater than 90 degrees.

Arms: Very muscular.

Elbow: In the axis of the body, neither everted nor inwardly turned.

Forearm: Viewed from the front, straight and slightly inward, especially in males with a broad chest. Viewed from the side, vertical body.

Lower Arms: Strong, slightly sloping when viewed from the side.

Foot: strong. The toes are compact, the nails are curved and strong, and the pads are well developed and soft.

Back half of body:

Strong hind legs with strong bones; well angled. Viewed from behind, the hind legs are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground, creating a strong feeling even if the rear half is not as broad as the front half.

Strep: Very well developed, with thick visible muscles.

Knee: parallel to the midplane of the body or slightly deviated.

Lower stock: relatively short, muscular, decreasing downward.

Tars: Short, strong, with moderately open angle of the hocks.

Metatarsal: Strong, without dewclaws.

Hinfeet: Slightly longer than forefoot, with compact toes.

Action: Typical Mastiff action. When walking, the movement is free, supple, and close to the ground.

The hindquarters are well driven and the forelegs reach far enough, especially when trotting, and the stride is beautiful. As the trot accelerates, the head droops, the topline slopes forward, the front feet are close to the midline of the body, and the front legs are in a large stride. Small steps and vertical movements are very important. The body is closer to the ground when the speed is faster.

Color, size, weight

Skin: thick, well loose.

Coat: fine, short, soft to the touch.

Colors: Monochromatic, all tan, from reddish brown to Isabel brown. Good pigmentation is welcome. There may be a few white spots on the ends of the chest and extremities.