Dogue de Bordeaux
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Dogue de Bordeaux vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Dogue de Bordeaux and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Dogue de Bordeaux
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 68 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
44 – 50 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
5 – 10 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Dogue de Bordeaux
Giant
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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