Allevamento del Capriano - Corpo iniziale

History

The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the oldest French Breeds. Its actual origins are obscure but it probably descended from one of the strains of Mastiff type dogs that accompanied Macedonian and Roman armies through Asia, Europe and Britain. They were used as guardian dogs for protecting homes, butcher shops and vineyards, as well as pack hunting dogs that baited bulls and pursued boars, bears and jaguars. The breed narrowly missed extinction during the two world wars but enjoyed resurgence in the 1960's. Sometime in the early 1980's the first Dogue was imported to the United States. The breed is now used today almost exclusively as a family companion and house guardian.

Character
Today, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a natural guardian, vigilant and courageous without being aggressive.
It is very affectionate, devoted to its master, and excellent with children.
The Bordeaux is a dog that bonds closely with its family. They are not suited to homes where they will be left
alone for long periods of time, as they associate this separation as a punishment. They will protect
their family and territory if threatened. They are very good with children and will
accept other household pets if introduced to them when young.