Dogue de Bordeaux is a breed of service dogs of the Mastiff group. These dogs are also called Bordeaux Bulldog and French Mastiff. Mentions of these dogs are present in the battles of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. The modern standard of the Dogue de Bordeaux was formed as a result of crossing with English mastiffs, in 1861 this type of dog received an official vocation.
Caring for the dogue de bordeaux
It is necessary to have such dogs at puppyhood. Before buying a puppy, take care of a special place for him. It is not recommended to keep Bordeaux in small, cold rooms. They fade away from this. Dogs feel much more comfortable in private homes, where they are allowed to go out on their own at the right time.
Raising a dog should start from the moment a pet appears in the house. He must immediately find out about all the prohibitions. After the quarantine period, start walking the puppy, he quickly learns to keep the house clean.
It is necessary to accustom him to a collar and a leash from the age of two months. Put on the collar before going for a walk, so that the dog understands that putting on an uncomfortable leash is followed by a walk.
Physical activity is contraindicated in Bordeaux. Active training and strength training in the first year of life can lead to the fact that the Great Dane gets sick.
Dogue de bordeaux nutrition
In terms of nutrition, this breed is called quite "difficult". Introduce new foods gradually into the diet, otherwise intestinal upset can not be avoided. Until a year and a half, give the puppy at least 400 g of cottage cheese every day. Before the end of physiological formation, puppies need up to 800 g of meat products per day, after - about 500 g.
Diversify your pet's diet with vegetables, cereals, bread soaked in milk. You can pamper your pet with crackers, cheese or fruits.
