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Rottie Bordeaux |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Germany <> France -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Rottie Bordeaux |
| If you're not that interested in a dog that growls, snores and drools, this breed may not be for you. The Rottie Bordeaux is a large dog and is a cross between a pure-bred Bordeaux Mastiff and a pure-bred Rottweiler. Despite their somewhat intimidating looks, they are affectionate family pets who are very loyal and protective. They are not, however, recommended for first-time dog owners, but rather for someone with experience. Early training and socialization are essential for this breed, as they can become aggressive with other dogs and strangers. They are confident, self-assured dogs who are good with children, but young children will need supervision as the Rottie Bordeaux doesn't always realize how much it is and could knock them over. This breed is a natural watchdog but should live indoors. They will need a firm, confident trainer but are intelligent and will respond to positive reinforcement. The Rotie Bordeaux throws moderately so will require regular brushing. Common colors include black, tan, mahogany, and they may have white markings. The coat is short and straight. |
History of the Rottie Bordeaux |
| Not much is known about the Rottie Bordeaux, which is a combination of a Bordeaux Mastiff and a Rottweiler. |
A little of the Rottweiler |
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| Rottweilers are descended from mastiff-type dogs and date back to the Roman Empire. They accompanied the Roman army around 74 AD across the Alps and into southern Germany. One of the towns in this region was later named Das Rote Wil (the red tile) after the red-tiled villas built by the Romans. Rottweilers were used to drive cattle into town for butchery and meat-laden carts. Little was known about the breed until 1901, when the first breed standard was written. The dogs came to the United States in the late 1920s. The Rottweiler was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931, while the breed was exhibited in Great Britain at Crufts five years later. Rottweilers are widely used as police, search and rescue dogs. | ||
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| Standard of the Rottweiler |
A little of the Bordeaux Mastiff |
| With its large, muscular body and wrinkled face, the Bordeaux Mastiff is a member of the Mastiff family and originated in the Bordeaux region of France around 600 years ago. They have been used to pull carts and herd cattle, and are known to drool and snore. The breed is thought to predate the Bullmastiff and Bulldog. There have been various types, including the Toulouse, Paris and Bordeaux types. The number of dogs declined during the two world wars, with many killed. The breed was first exhibited in France in 1863 and was officially recognized by the Kennel Club UK in 1997 and the American Kennel Club in 2008. |
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| Standard of the Bordeaux Mastiff |
Appearance of the Rottie Bordeaux |
| The Rottie Bordeaux is a cross between a pure-bred Bordeaux Mastiff Mastiff and a pure-bred Rottweiler. They are massive, imposing dogs with muscular bodies and large heads. Common colors are black, black, tan, mahogany, and they can have white markings. The coat is short and straight and can be quite soft. Your dog may have deep wrinkles on the face of the Bordeaux Mastiff parent breed. The eyes are likely to be almond-shaped and dark brown. Muzzles are likely to be short and ears hang over the face. These dogs may have a black or brown mask on their face. |
Temperament of the Rottie Bordeaux |
| The Rottie Bordeaux is a large, powerful dog that will need a committed owner to devote time to it. Early socialization and training are essential for this breed to prevent the formation of bad habits. They will need a confident handler who is firm but never harsh and will respond well to positive reinforcement. If done early, the Rottie Bordeaux will make an affectionate, playful and extremely loyal pet. They are good with children but need to be supervised with younger children who also need to learn to interact with dogs. The Rottie Bordeaux may be a little wary of strangers at first, but will be friendly once they get to know the person. These dogs can be aggressive with other dogs, especially those of the same sex, so again socialization will be essential if you have other pets. They're energetic dogs, but they're also homes. Despite their size and reputation as fierce guard dogs, your dog will be more than happy to spend time snuggling with you on the sofa, and they should never be confined to an outdoor area. |
Needs and activities of the Rottie Bordeaux |
| Although large and energetic dogs, a Rottie Bordeaux will only need a moderate amount of exercise. These dogs will enjoy a long walk or shorter strolls twice a day, and will appreciate chasing balls or a stick. Make sure you have your pet under control when out in public, as these dogs can become aggressive with other dogs. They can also become very destructive if not sufficiently exercised. These dogs are not suitable for apartment-dwellers. They will need a fenced yard to run around and burn off any excess energy, but don't leave them alone for too long. These dogs need to be close to their families to be satisfied and well-behaved. They can be quite sensitive to cold and heat, so don't exercise them in the middle of the day in summer and make sure they're indoors in winter. |
Maintenance of the Rottie Bordeaux |
| With its short, straight coat, a Rottie Bordeaux is fairly low-maintenance when it comes to grooming. A weekly brush should be more than enough to remove loose hairs and keep the coat shiny and healthy. If your dog has wrinkles on his face, make sure these are well cleaned to avoid any skin problems. The skin between wrinkles should always be kept dry. Rottie Bordeaux are bathers and need to be bathed from time to time as they can have quite a strong doggy smell. Be sure to use a recommended veterinary shampoo and dry your dog thoroughly afterwards. Check their ears for any dirt and wipe them if necessary. Brushing teeth is a good idea to keep bad breath in check. And if your dog doesn't wear his nails naturally, trim them if necessary. |
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