We would recommend starting them out on the Puppy Salmon and Potato out of the Sensitive puppy range, but if they would prefer a meat-based food, then we suggest the Puppy Venison and Rabbit out of the 60/40 puppy range.

A full grown mastiff will grow to be about 150-200 pounds1. Which means a 180 pound mastiff2 with what the site considers a “typical” activity level, and food with a kcal amount of 320 per cup3. You’re looking at roughly 10-11 cups of food twice a day. Alternatively, that would be about 2 pounds of food each meal.

Growing puppies consume more calories than adult dogs and so do young adult dogs. A young Dogue de Bordeaux puppy (4-12 months) weighing 70 pounds needs an estimated 1876 kcal per day. You always need to adjust your dog’s food intake based on his activity level and other factors.

A healthy adult Dogue de Bordeaux will require a daily walk of 30 to 45 minutes. The pace of the walk should be a comfortable speed for them.

By nature, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a vigilant and fearless protector but is by no means considered an aggressive breed. This giant dog breed will do what it takes to defend its family but is generally quite gentle and docile (and even goofy at times).

The Dogue de Bordeaux can get along with cats and other dogs if he is brought up with them, but he has a strong prey drive and is likely to chase animals who stray onto his property. The Dogue has thick, loose-fitting skin covered in fine, short hair.

The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large but laid-back dog. They form very strong bonds with their owners and families and are therefore very loyal. They make good watch dogs as they love to bark and are quite intelligent. They can be very affectionate towards their families.

It’s not easy to raise this dog, because you’ll have to deal with the following: Demanding exercise needs to stay lean and healthy. Susceptible to various health conditions and short lifespan. Require adequate socialization to be an effective protector.

A Dogue de Bordeaux puppy taken from decent breeders will cost you approximately $1,800 to $2,500 normally. If you choose a show-quality puppy, then be ready to pay around $3,500 or more.

Moreover, big dogs like Dogue de Bordeaux, Mastiff or Newfoundland, which are the lazy, 100 lb. dogs, difficult for you to even lift into your car, should not be made to run for more than a mile. But, keep in mind, such muscular dogs ( like Boxers, Greyhounds, Pit-bulls) can overheat easily!

Males stand 23.5 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Females stand 23 to 26 inches at the shoulder and weigh a minimum of 99 pounds.

If a Mastiff jogs for an extended period of time, they can overheat easily and have joint damage over time due to all that weight pounding on their joints. Now, just because the Mastiff doesn’t make a good jogging companion doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be exercised.

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