Comparison: Dogue de Bordeaux and English Mastiff

Dogue de Bordeaux and English Mastiff are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Dogue de Bordeaux
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English Mastiff
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Dogue de BordeauxEnglish Mastiff
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originFranceUnited Kingdom
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers58–68 cm70–80 cm
Weight45–65 kg55–100 kg
Life span5–8 years6–10 years
Recognition features
  • Very large head with deep wrinkles
  • Solid mahogany-fawn coat with dark or red mask
  • Heavy, muscular, rather short build
  • One of the heaviest breeds, often over 70 kg
  • Dark mask, broad head, drooping lips
  • Short fawn, apricot or brindle coat
CoatShort fine coat; mahogany fawn.Short dense coat; fawn, apricot, brindle.
PurposeA French guard and hunting dog from Bordeaux that watched estates and held large game.An ancient British guarding and war breed; today a calm home guardian.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.