I am sure that owning a Dogue de Bordeaux will make you VERY VERY happy.

 

 

BUT, do you have enough love and time to give?

 

 

It takes a lot of time and energy before you bring your DdB baby home. The most important thing is to consider all the PROs and CONs.  And you have to imagine all 10 or hopefully more years you will live with your dog.

 

PROs

CONs

-         biggest PRO is your desire for this kind of dog

-         especially these days it is good to have a guard dog

-         a big dog is stronger than you

-         a big dog eats a lot of food

-         possible

-         you can’t easily move a big dog, nor get it to the vet

-         Vet medicines are prescribed by weight of dog, so big dogs cost more

-         this king of dogs was originally really bred for fighting

-         the bitch is in heat twice a year and bleeds more

-         the dog is on the look out for females all year round

-         Will you take him on holiday with you?

-         Will he obey anyone else when you leave?

-         Can you wash your floor and walls?