Also known as the French Mastiff, the imposing yet devoted Dogue de Bordeaux has a large, powerful head with loose skin creating a sad droopy expression belying the breed’s gentle affection for its family including children along with innate protectiveness and determination to guard its home. Requiring surprisingly little activity within a secure yard, Dogues thrive as calm yet watchful companions as long as he is properly and consistently socialized and provided with strong and experienced leadership skills.