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Dogue de Bordeaux Dogs for Adoption in Garland, TX

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

A Dogue de Bordeaux suits Garland's older brick-ranch streets better than a small apartment, mostly because of the room it needs. In a neighborhood like Club Hill, where homes sit on mature lots, a Dogue can stretch out on cool floors and watch the street from the front window. Daily life is a couple of calm walks, maybe along the Duck Creek Greenbelt's paved trail, and a lot of napping indoors. Summer afternoons here are too hot for much more, so plan on early mornings.

36 Dogue de Bordeaux available in Garland and nationwide

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Dogue de Bordeaux Available for Adoption Near Garland

About the Dogue de Bordeaux breed

Often called the French Mastiff, the Dogue de Bordeaux is one of France's oldest breeds, used for centuries around Bordeaux as an estate guardian and drover. Numbers fell to a few hundred worldwide by the early 1980s, and many Americans first saw the breed in Turner & Hooch. Adults weigh roughly 99 to 145 pounds, with a short fawn to mahogany coat, a wrinkled brow and a proportionally huge head.

Many Dogues are calm, sensitive and closely attached to their families, though watchful with strangers. Training needs to start early and stay consistent and gentle. In Garland, the practical points are heat, drool and size: expect a dog that wants air conditioning, regular cleaning of its face folds, and a lifespan often under ten years, shaped by heart disease, cancer, bloat and joint problems.

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 Garland

Having a Dogue de Bordeaux in Garland

The Dogue de Bordeaux is a gentle homebody with a guardian's strength. In Garland, heat, drool, health risks and early training shape daily life more than exercise does, which stays moderate.

Temperament

Dogues tend to be devoted and calm with their families but watchful with strangers and sometimes unfamiliar dogs. That matters on Garland's shared sidewalks and at the dog park. Dogs vary, but early socialization and consistent, reward-based training usually help a Dogue stay confident instead of overprotective. Harsh methods tend to backfire with this sensitive breed.

Exercise Needs

Adults usually do well with daily leashed walks and short play sessions, kept to early morning or after sunset during Garland's long hot season. The Garland Dog Park has a large-dog paddock for dogs 35 pounds and up. Puppies should avoid stairs and jumping until about 18 months to protect growing joints.

Health Considerations

Heart disease, cancer, bloat, hip and elbow dysplasia and short-faced breathing trouble are the main concerns, and lifespan is often under ten years. Skin folds need regular cleaning, and Texas summers add heat risk. A veterinarian can check the heart and joints early and explain the warning signs of bloat.

Living Space

A Dogue can live in a house or apartment with room to stretch out, steady air conditioning and few stairs. Garland's housing is mostly single-family, and a fenced yard helps, though the dog should live indoors with its family. Expect a heavy dog and drool on floors and walls.

What it costs to own a Dogue de Bordeaux in Garland

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*$590 to $1,690 per year$590 to $1,690
Estimated yearly total (after year one)$2,820 to $6,150

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 Garland.

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 Garland with Dogue de Bordeaux Available

Garland's adoption options include the city animal shelter and volunteer-run rescue groups placing dogs of every size. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Garland area where you can find Dogue de Bordeaux and other dogs available for adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Garland has no known rule aimed at Dogues de Bordeaux. Dogs over six months must be spayed or neutered unless exempt, and rabies vaccination is required. Garland sets no fixed pet limit, though repeated violations can lead to one. Landlords may add their own weight or breed limits, so confirm lease terms before you adopt.

They can with careful management, but summer is the hardest season. Garland sees about 15 days at or above 100°F, and nights stay in the 70s. Walk at dawn or after dark, keep air conditioning on, provide water, and treat heavy panting or wobbling as an emergency. Never leave the dog in a parked car.

Realistically, no. DART allows non-service animals only in a securely latched cage or container, and a Dogue weighing 99 pounds or more won't fit in one. Service animals ride without a container, staying under control at the rider's feet. Plan on car trips for vet visits and outings, with water for the ride.

Garland Dog Park in Central Park has a large-dog paddock for dogs 35 pounds and up, open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. For leashed walks, Spring Creek Forest Preserve has a one-mile paved loop and the Duck Creek Greenbelt has 5.7 miles of trail. Go early in summer, and keep the dog leashed outside the dog park.

Yes, if the lease allows a dog this size and the unit stays cool. About 42% of Garland households rent, but most housing is single-family, so large-dog-friendly apartments take some looking. Texas doesn't cap pet deposits or pet rent. Favor ground-floor units, working air conditioning and easy outdoor access, and expect drool on floors.

Not much, but the face folds need steady attention. Brush with a rubber curry weekly since Dogues shed year-round, bathe about monthly, and wipe facial wrinkles weekly or even daily in Garland's humid summers to prevent skin infections. Most grooming happens at home, so it fits within the Other yearly costs shown above.

Sometimes, on outdoor patios only. Texas law lets restaurants allow leashed dogs outside if they meet state conditions, but it's each restaurant's choice, and dogs can't enter indoor areas. A Dogue needs room under the table and shade, so skip midday summer patios. Service animals have separate access rights.

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.

We have 1 rescue with Dogue de Bordeaux available: City of Garland Animal Services. 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 Garland.

Plan on roughly $2,800 to $6,150 a year for a Dogue de Bordeaux in Garland: food at $80 to $160 a month, insurance at $85 to $170 a month, routine vet care at $250 to $500, and about $590 to $1,690 for everything else. Emergency care for bloat or heart disease isn't included and can run much higher.

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