Masking: Any of the above may have
masking (standard mask) Dogz with
masking may have ears, dogz with may have ears.White Markings:
allowed on chest and toes.
Coat
Solid:
Masking: Any of the above may have masking (standard mask)
Dogz with masking may have ears, dogz with may have ears.
White Markings: allowed on chest and toes.
Masking: Any of the above may have
masking (standard mask) Dogz with
masking may have ears, dogz with may have ears.White Markings:
allowed on chest and toes.
Eyes
in dogz with black masks. 
in others.
Nose
in dogz with black masks, 
in dogz with liver masks and or 
in others.
Faults
Wrong eye colour.
Disqualifications
More white than listed.
Varieties
None
Notes
The dogue de bordeaux might be the oldest french breed, but like the case is with many breeds, its past is not known for certain. It most likely originated from the large celtic hunting mastiffs. These dogs were also kept as guard dogs, fighting dogs and as cattle herders.
When the first dog show was held in France in 1863, the dogue de bordeaux was entered. It came in several varities, however, including one with cropped ears and one that resembled a bloodhound, but the type from Bordeaux was the most common and is the one we know today. The breed almost died out during the Second World War but was saved for the afterworld by dedicated breeders, and can now be seen outside France as well.
The dogue de bordeaux should appear very powerful with harmonious proportions, rather low and muscular. The head is very large, broad and rather short. The stop is very clearly marked. The muzzle is broad with slightly hanging lips on strong jaws. The eyes have a peaceful expression. The ears are small and set high which makes the head look even broader. The neck should be cylindrical and well muscled with visible dewlap. The topline should be straight, with a deep and broad chest and visible tuck up. The tail is very coarse and the root and gradually tapering. The coat is fine, short and soft.
When the first dog show was held in France in 1863, the dogue de bordeaux was entered. It came in several varities, however, including one with cropped ears and one that resembled a bloodhound, but the type from Bordeaux was the most common and is the one we know today. The breed almost died out during the Second World War but was saved for the afterworld by dedicated breeders, and can now be seen outside France as well.
The dogue de bordeaux should appear very powerful with harmonious proportions, rather low and muscular. The head is very large, broad and rather short. The stop is very clearly marked. The muzzle is broad with slightly hanging lips on strong jaws. The eyes have a peaceful expression. The ears are small and set high which makes the head look even broader. The neck should be cylindrical and well muscled with visible dewlap. The topline should be straight, with a deep and broad chest and visible tuck up. The tail is very coarse and the root and gradually tapering. The coat is fine, short and soft.
Breed Files
Filename: Dogue de Bordeaux
Offset: 0039
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 24, 2011
Notes: Addball tail, ears and liplines. Includes a heavier and a lighter body variation.
Filename: Dogue de Bordeaux
Offset: 0039
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: October 21, 2007
Notes: Addballz ears and tail (three carriage variations). Optional neck wrinkles.
Update August 2009: Fixed version released, where there is no extra white space before the head in dane pose. Dogz adopted from the first version may have extra white around their head.
Filename: FP Bordeaux
Offset: E397
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes:
Filename: CS Bordeaux Mastiff
Offset: 636B
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: December 30, 2005
Notes: Includes a heavier and a lighter variation, as well as differences in height. Addball tail and wrinkles. Movements are good but sit is a bit off.