Border Terrier vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Compare Border Terrier and Dogue de Bordeaux side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Border Terrier

Dogue de Bordeaux

Breed type

Purebred

Height

28 – 40 cm

58 – 68 cm

Weight

5 – 7 kg

44 – 50 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

5 – 10 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Border Terrier

Super smart

Low grooming

Easy to train

Tiny

Dogue de Bordeaux

Giant

Summary

About Border Terrier

Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.

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About Dogue de Bordeaux

The Dogue de Bordeaux is a massive French mastiff with a huge wrinkled head and short fawn coat. Calm, deeply attached, and often bonded to one person, it’s a quiet but protective family dog needing moderate exercise, constant human closeness, and tolerance for heavy drool and snoring.

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