Dogue de Bordeaux

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 6.5 years is about 3.7 years shorter than the 10.2-year average. The weight standard gives a floor and no published maximum.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 95 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, and Shoulder Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.