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Dogue de Bordeaux Dogs for Adoption in Dallas, TX

Your guide to finding and caring for a Dogue de Bordeaux in Dallas

A Dogue de Bordeaux suits Dallas best in a home with a fenced yard and strong air conditioning. In Preston Hollow, where large estate lots are common, a 100-pound Dogue has room to stretch out in the shade, and Lakewood's quiet streets make an easy evening stroll toward White Rock Lake. These dogs are calm indoors, but Dallas's long summers matter more than the miles you walk. Plan on a cool floor, fresh water and plenty of towels for the drool.

32 Dogue de Bordeaux available in Dallas and nationwide

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While we don't have enough dogs near Dallas, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.

Dogue de Bordeaux Available for Adoption Near Dallas

About the Dogue de Bordeaux breed

Often called the French Mastiff, the Dogue de Bordeaux is one of France's oldest breeds, long used as a guardian, drover and estate dog around Bordeaux. Its numbers fell to a few hundred by the early 1980s, and many Americans first met one in the 1989 film Turner & Hooch. It has a short fawn-to-mahogany coat, a wrinkled brow and a proportionally enormous head.

Many Dogues are calm, sensitive and deeply attached to their families, yet watchful with strangers and strong enough to need early, gentle, consistent training. In Dallas, that means planning around heat, since the short face makes cooling harder, and around size: 99 to 145 pounds is a lot of dog in a car, on a staircase or on a vet's scale. Expect heavy drool, giant-dog bills and a lifespan often under ten years, though each dog differs.

Weight
99–145 lbs
Height
23–27 in
Lifespan
5–9 yrs
Temperament
Protective, Loyal, Calm, Devoted
Group
Working
Shedding
Moderate to High

Owning a Dogue de Bordeaux in Dallas

Having a Dogue de Bordeaux in Dallas

In Dallas, a Dogue's size, drool and heat sensitivity shape daily life more than its moderate exercise needs do. Plan for a cool indoor home, careful training from the start and a veterinarian relationship built early, since the breed carries serious health risks.

Temperament

Dogues are typically affectionate, calm and devoted at home, often leaning against their people for attention. They can be wary of strangers and unfamiliar dogs, which matters on busy Dallas sidewalks and at dog parks. Sensitive by nature, they respond to patient, reward-based training, and early socialization helps a Dogue stay confident rather than overprotective.

Exercise Needs

Adult Dogues need moderate exercise: a couple of walks, some play and training or puzzle games. In Dallas, schedule outings around the heat, early morning or after dark in summer, and test pavement with the back of your hand. Puppies should stick to low-impact activity until about 18 months, with no stairs or jumping.

Health Considerations

Breed risks include aortic stenosis and other heart disease, cancer, bloat, hip and elbow dysplasia, and breathing trouble tied to the short face. Skin folds need regular cleaning. Because lifespans are often under ten years, a veterinarian can check the heart, joints and airway early and set up a routine. Splitting meals helps lower bloat risk.

Living Space

A Dogue can live in an apartment or house if it has room to stretch out, reliable air conditioning and few stairs. It's calm indoors but heavy, with a drool radius to match. A fenced yard helps for potty breaks, but the dog should live inside with the family, not out back through a Dallas summer.

What it costs to own a Dogue de Bordeaux in Dallas

ExpenseTypical costPer year
Food$80 to $160 per month$960 to $1,920
Pet insurance$85 to $170 per month$1,020 to $2,040
Routine vet care$250 to $500 per year$250 to $500
Other*$575 to $1,650 per year$575 to $1,650
Estimated yearly total (after year one)$2,805 to $6,110

Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.

* Giant-size flea, tick and heartworm prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, sturdy toys and bedding, basic coat care, and skin-fold care and joint supplements.

Adopt a Dogue de Bordeaux in Dallas.

Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Dogue de Bordeaux available.

Rescues in Dallas with Dogue de Bordeaux Available

Dallas has a city shelter alongside foster-based and nonprofit rescues, all working to match dogs with homes. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Dallas area where you can find Dogue de Bordeaux and other dogs available for adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dogues de Bordeaux can manage Dallas summers only with careful management. Dallas sees more than 100 days a year at or above 90°F, and humidity limits panting, which matters for a short-faced giant. Keep the dog indoors with air conditioning, walk at dawn or after dark, test pavement with the back of your hand, don't rely on fans, and never leave the dog in a car.

Yes, you can own a Dogue de Bordeaux in Dallas. The city has no breed-specific rules, and Texas law keeps cities from making dangerous-dog rules breed-specific. You'll need a rabies vaccination by four months, a registered microchip for dogs four months and older, and spay or neuter after six months unless exempt. Texas tethering law also requires shelter, shade and water.

Yes, if the building accepts a dog over 100 pounds and the unit stays cool. Landlords set their own size and breed limits, and Texas doesn't cap pet deposits or pet rent, so get the terms in writing. Choose a ground floor or elevator, since stairs strain a heavy dog's joints, and expect drool on the floors.

NorthBark Dog Park in Far North Dallas has a large-dog area and a pond, and the White Rock Lake dog park at Mockingbird Point has a large-dog paddock with water access. Both require spayed or neutered, rabies-tagged dogs. The Katy Trail requires a short leash. Go early in summer, and call the hotline, 214-614-6711, about closures.

Generally no. DART allows non-service animals only in a securely latched cage or container, and a Dogue weighing 99 to 145 pounds won't fit in one. Service animals can ride without a carrier if they stay under control at the rider's feet. DART runs light rail and buses, not a subway, so plan on an air-conditioned car for outings and vet visits.

Not much coat work, but plenty of wrinkle care. The short coat sheds year-round and does well with a rubber curry or shedding blade, plus a bath about every four weeks. Clean and dry the facial folds weekly or even daily, especially in humid Dallas. Basic coat and skin-fold care is a small part of the yearly Other costs.

A Dogue de Bordeaux is not inherently dangerous, but it is a powerful guardian breed whose size and protective instincts demand responsible handling. Most are gentle and affectionate with their families. Poor socialization, rough training or weak containment raise the risk of problems with strangers or other dogs. Early training and an experienced owner make a big difference.

The Dogue de Bordeaux is not banned nationally in the United States, but some cities, landlords, homeowners associations and insurers restrict mastiff-type or large guardian breeds. A few jurisdictions abroad also place it on restricted-dog lists. Before adopting, check local ordinances, your lease and your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy to avoid surprises.

We have 1 rescue with Dogue de Bordeaux available: Pooch Savers Rescue. You can see every rescue with Dogue de Bordeaux available in the list above these questions, or scroll to the top to see the Dogue de Bordeaux near Dallas.

Expect roughly $2,800 to $6,100 a year for a Dogue in Dallas: food runs $80 to $160 a month, insurance $85 to $170 a month, routine vet care $250 to $500 a year and other costs $575 to $1,650. Dallas has no city license fee. Emergency care, bloat surgery or heart treatment can add much more.

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