Bordeaux Mastiff, also known as French Mastiff or Bordeaux Bulldog. For over a century, the Bordeaux region of France has been under British rule. During this time, the local large hunting dogs were crossbred with English Mastiffs and similar Spanish dogs to create this strong and powerful breed of mastiff.
There are several variants of the Bordeaux Mastiff, including the Toulouse variant, the Paris variant, and the Bordeaux variant, which is the original version of the Bordeaux Mastiff breed.
The Bordeaux Mastiff has an exceptionally large head, covered in wrinkles, giving it a fierce and combative appearance. It has a broad and short muzzle with prominent upper ridges between its oval-shaped eyes. Its small, erect ears are slightly wrapped around the base of the ears. The tail is short and without fur. It tends to snore and drool.
It is highly vigilant towards strangers and poses a strong threat. Its strength is formidable and it can confront any enemy. Despite its intimidating appearance, it is actually very gentle towards its family, especially children.
Bordeaux Mastiff, in ancient times in France is one of the oldest dog breeds, it is said that it may be a descendant of the Alan dog, in the 14th century, a Fokos Count Gaston Phebus mentioned in his Livre de Chasse: " Its bite is more powerful than three sight hounds. "
As a working dog, the Bordeaux Mastiff was originally used in the south of France to hunt wild boars and bears, and later used for herding cattle. Because of its bravery, it was also used for baiting and fighting dogs. It was not until 1989 that it appeared on the screen in the United States with Tom Hanks that the Bordeaux Mastiff became known to the world outside of France. And it has been loved by people as expected.
In its long history of development, it has played many roles. It has been a military dog serving in war, a herding dog, and a famous animal fighting dog, competing with angry bulls and fierce bears for glory. In the late Middle Ages, it also found jobs as cattle herders and private guard dogs. However, during the French Revolution, loyal Bordeaux Mastiffs showed bravery in defending their noble owners' property, but the majority of them suffered brutal killings in the end. The few remaining dogs were later protected and bred by the French Mastiff Club, especially after the breeding program was launched in 1960, the breed gradually began to recover and the number steadily increased. Today, these fierce breeds are widely bred in France and other countries. And they have been recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the International Canine Association (FCI).
In China, there are also a small number of Bordeaux Mastiffs being raised. Because these dogs are relatively large, they require a certain amount of space to be raised, so they are not suitable for many families in urban areas in China.
Bordeaux Mastiffs are highly alert, brave and fearless, but they do not show excessive aggressiveness. They are natural guards and love to follow their owners closely. They are very suitable as companion dogs.
However, their potential aggressiveness should be approached with caution by those without experience in raising dogs.
Although this breed is small in size, it is muscular and has strong athletic abilities, making it less suitable for people with limited free time.
Toes inflammation
Symptoms: The dog frequently licks its toes, and the area between the toes becomes red and humid. In severe cases, lameness may occur.
Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Instructions: Wear an Elizabethan collar, remove the hair from the feet, wash with soapy water or wipe with iodine. After the inflamed area is dry, apply erythromycin ointment to the toe cracks once a day, repeating for one week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches the ears, shakes its head and ears. The ears will have a strong sour smell, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ear, dark brown secretions, and earwax.
Preparation: Ear cleaner, ear wash
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, and irrigate the ear canal with ear wash or Vicks Ear Cleaner. Gently rub the base of the ear for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear wash, and wipe away the secretions with a cotton ball. Gently clean the ear pinna and ear canal.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog will feel itchy, the skin becomes red and itchy. The dog will scratch randomly, the fur becomes dull, coarse, and there is more dandruff, and even patches of hair loss.
Preparation: Diluted salt water, topical cream or spray, Vitamin B
Instructions: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking. Trim the problem skin and surrounding hair of the dog, then rinse with salt water for disinfection. Then apply the cream or use the spray, in conjunction with antibiotics and Vitamin B.
The Bordeaux Mastiff is a short and stout Mastiff breed that requires a great deal of strength and exercise. The owner must make time to take it out for activities and it is best to have a relatively large living environment.
Male dogs cannot tolerate the presence of other dogs of the same sex, so be careful when taking them out for a walk. Of course, this depends on the owner's training, as dogs are social animals and the owner must establish a leadership position within the pack.
After all, it is a fierce dog breed that needs systematic training from an early age.
1. Can't bathe frequently
When bathing a dog, of course, it should not be too frequent. Bathing a dog depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, you can bathe them one or two more times, and in winter, you can reduce it by one or two times. But overall, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brushing regularly
Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn when seasonal shedding is more intense. To promote good hair growth, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use pet-specific brushes to help the dog remove naturally shed hair and prevent tangling. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about five minutes is enough.
3. Sunbathing
Sunbathing is beneficial to the growth of a dog's fur. Besides making the fur shinier, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. During sun exposure, pet owners can let the dog exercise, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier hair.
4. Deworming
Poor fur condition is actually closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving them of nutrition, so deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming. Also, deworming medications can cause significant damage to the dog's gastrointestinal system, so it is recommended to feed probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have a beautiful coat, it is necessary to establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food. Choose a dog food that is suitable for the dog and provides sufficient nutrition to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, the dog can be appropriately fed with lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil.
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