Are Dogue de Bordeauxs Friendly Or Dangerous To Strangers?

Wanting to own a Dogue de Bordeaux and want to know whether Dogue de Bordeaux are friendly or aggressive to strangers?

According to pet experts, Dogue de Bordeaux Dogs score 4 star out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the friendliest dogs to strangers.


Are Dogue de Bordeauxs Friendly?

Are Dogue de Bordeaux Dogs Aggressive To Strangers

    When it comes to deciding on a dog, you most likely want one that is friendly, whether that's toward people, other pets, or both. Essentially, a happy-go-lucky pooch that gets along with everyone.

    While most canines are certainly fond of people, some are very sociable and love to meet new people all the time. Friendliness doesn't necessarily depend upon breed. The majority of dogs are friendly if they have been introduced to new people, places, and experiences as they were growing up.

    So, essentially, you can make any dog into a friendly dog if you ensure they have an energetic social life and a happy home. Almost all dogs will be social with their owners, but some breeds were bred as guardians and can be wary and even aggressive toward strangers.

    Top 5 Friendly Dog Breeds

    1. Labrador Retrievers personality towards people is almost unparalleled. Labradors are remarkably social toward everyone they meet and many behavioral problems in the breed arise because of their desire to be around people.

    2. Poodles very energetic, social, and intelligent dogs that make extraordinary friends. They do extremely well in a range of different dog sports and enjoy the company of people, friend or stranger.

    3. Pug is so loved partly due to its looks, but also because of its wonderful character. Pugs are incredibly social, they love everyone and get along very well with other animals.

    4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the smallest spaniels, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred mainly as a buddy and lapdog. Due to this, they are extremely friendly with their families and strangers, gladly meeting as many new people as they can.

    5. Boxer was initially bred as a guard dog in Germany, but there are very few working Boxers left. Today, most are active, smart family companions that are fantastic for individuals and families alike. They are really social dogs and enjoy meeting and playing with new people and other dogs.

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Dogue de Bordeaux Information

A powerful and muscular French breed, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a molossoid (mastiff-type dog), "dogue" meaning Mastiff in French. A massive head and stocky body are trademarks of the breed. Americans became aware of the Dogue de Bordeaux when he appeared as drooling, messy "Hooch" in the 1989 Tom Hanks' film,Turner and Hooch. The breed's short, fine coat is fawn-colored, ranging from a dark red to a light fawn.

Loyal and devoted to its family, the Bordeaux Bulldog is fearless and proud. It is gentle with children and family members, kindhearted, and sometimes gullible. Dogues de Bordeaux make excellent watch dogs and guard dogs. They do tend to snore and sometimes drool. The Dogue de Bordeaux is calm and patient. It should be well socialized with other animals from an early age. Dogues de Bordeaux have a patient, gentle temperament, however they are suspicious and confrontational with strangers and sometimes aggressive with other dogs, especially males.

What to do if you lose your Dogue de Bordeaux

If your Dogue de Bordeaux Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Phone the local vets to see if someone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Dogue de Bordeaux

If you find a Dogue de Bordeaux Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound near to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.