You are correct. This is a French bullmastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux):
Don’t get too excited..it’s not Chet’s thread.
A big Mastiff comes after you and you better be prepared to fight...they are damn big.
not usually hyper like some dogs but their size in potent
probably the closest link to the old Molassers of ancient times
I thought a Bull Mastiff was a Bull Mastiff and the French version was the Dogue du Bordeaux like in the Tom Hanks film from the late 80s/early90s
any Mastiff folks here
What is the difference between a bull mastiff, an english mastiff and a french mastiff.?
March 30th, 2010 |
Remember that there will be some variation in the description of a Mastiff, but all are similar in size and shape. There is no mistaking Mastiffs as a large breed dog that weighs between 120-200 pounds. Although the hair color and length will change depending on the type of Mastiff, almost all are shorthaired and are available in colors ranging from brown, red, brindle to black. The muzzle will almost always be short, wide and black in color, framed with short, floppy ears and a long, thin tail.
There are many different varieties of the Mastiff. Many were originally different breeds of dog that were at one point crossed to create different versions of the Mastiff. These varieties include the English, Bull, Neapolitan, French and Tibetan, with the most popular varieties being Bull and English. The Bull is especially predominant throughout North America.
The largest of the breed is the English version, sometimes weighing over 200 pounds. The only major difference between the Bull and English Mastiff is that the English will look considerably stockier and may be upwards of 30 inches tall, while the Bull is usually no taller than 27 inches. There is debate over which of the two is the original Mastiff, but most breeders will consider the English Mastiff the original breed. Another major difference between the English and Bull is that the Bull Mastiff has an extremely powerful head that is wide and a more sleek and muscular body.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are wrinklier, with the entire body full of wrinkles, including the muzzle, the neck, chest, and through the legs and underbelly. Keep in mind that while this type of Mastiff might look significantly smaller than the Bull or English, the weight is simply distributed different, as the Neapolitan is significantly shorter than the Bull or English.
The French Mastiff, also known as the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Bordeaux Bulldog by the French, will only weigh around 140 pounds and will be significantly shorter and stockier. The French looks significantly different because of a much wider head that may resemble a mixture of a Mastiff and a Rottweiler, at least in width. As well, the French muzzle may be a solid red, as most French Mastiffs are a solid red color, making the French red from head to toe.
You may not immediately recognize the Tibetan Mastiff as fitting with the breed, because it looks very different from the others. Instead of a short coat, it has a medium to long double coat of fur that is available in a variety of different colors, but not usually singular in color. This breed also has a longer muzzle that is more rounded and narrow than the other Mastiffs”
“A big Mastiff comes after you and you better be prepared to fight...they are damn big.”
I had a couple of friends that raised Mastiffs out in Cheatham county. The first time I met them they (the Mastiffs) came up and smelled my crotch. It was a VERY nervous moment. I had never seen a dog that big and I really don’t know how you could fight one off without shooting the dog or being very lucky.
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You are correct. This is a French bullmastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux):