Thought to be related to the Bullmastiff, Bulldog and Tibetan Mastiff. It has always been used as a hunter and guardian. They were trained to bait bulls, bears and jaguars. They hunted boars and herded cattle.
Is the 158th breed accepted by the AKC.
Is a very good hunter and very protective.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/dogue_de_bordeaux/
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/doguedebordeax.htm
