The Dogue de Bordeaux: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide To: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and

Book excerpt: The Dogue de Bordeaux is a breed of dog that is a part of the Mastiff breed one of the most ancient breeds of dog that originates from France. The Dogue de Bordeaux is commonly also known as the 'Bordeaux Mastiff' and the 'French Mastiff.' The breed was originally bred and developed in the south of France around the city of Bordeaux and the city lent its name to the breed. The French placed an emphasis on keeping their ancient breeds 'pure' and a Dogue de Bordeaux with a 'black mask' on its muzzle is considered to have been bred with the English Mastiff. A 'pure' Dogue de Bordeaux will have a light pink nose, light colored eyes and a red mask. The Dogue de Bordeaux was originally split into two separate typings: the Douge and the Dougin. The Douge was the larger of the two typings and is what the modern Dogue de Bordeaux is based upon. The smaller Dougin typing is no longer in existence. The breed has a well-balanced, muscular and large powerful build. However despite the breed's large build, the Dogue de Bordeaux is set somewhat low to the ground and is not as tall as many of the other breed's within the Mastiff family. The breed has a short, fine and soft coat that comes in a variety of colorations. However, the breed's coat will commonly come in either a light fawn or a darker mahogany coloration. As a whole the Dogue de Bordeaux is known to be a highly loyal and affectionate breed. They make great household pets as they thrive in a busy household environment. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Dogue de Bordeaux's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Dogue de Bordeaux, raising your Dogue de Bordeaux from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Dogue de Bordeaux: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Dogue de Bordeaux," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Dogue de Bordeaux owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Dogue de Bordeaux and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'