Bull mastiff or Dogue De Bordeaux. Which one makes a better...

Answer by D0G_MAN
Submitted on 11/27/2004
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The Bullmastiff was bred to take down poachers, full grown men, tactically sneak up behind them and have them pinned to the ground before they could draw their gun. I myself own a Doberman pinscher I've grew up with all sorts of guard dogs and can honestly say none come finer than the dobe the only dog ever bred to be a man stoping guard dog feircely protective of its owner. Used as a War dog along side the german shepherd as attack dogs on the Germans these dogs have proved themselves feirce fighters times over The germans called them devil dogs. But their not thugish dogs these dogs have alot of style and class and if you have any taste you will see that. Handsome looks combined with brute force, fearlessness, alertness, rough and tumble ready for anything attitude. The dobe really is the worlds finest guard dog - FACT

Answer by Noble
Submitted on 11/29/2005
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The Bullmastiff was bred to genetically possess the instincts of a "guard dog." If you do not train the dog it will still exhibit protective behaviors. It has an undershot bite that keeps its jaw from clamping down with the unrestricted power of a pitbull. Meaning that when a pitbull is just playing (let's say with your kid) it is not in control or even aware that it is crushing bones or tearing flesh. On the other hand a Bullmastiff and even a Dogue De Bordeaux have a more predictable behavior and a genetic makeup that makes their behaviors more predictable. The Pitbull was bred to be a "fighting dog." The Bullmastiff was bred to be a guard dog. The Dogue De Bordeaux was originally a war dog but the breed was killed off during WWII by the Germans and today's breed is a genetic reconstruction of the former breed which is very close to the makeup of the Bullmastiff. I have had Bullmastiffs in the past and currently have a Dogue De Bordeaux, but my experience with these dogs only comes as a result of the variables from the environment in which I provided them.

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Question by Ironbull
Submitted on 3/15/2004
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Bull mastiff or Dogue De Bordeaux. Which one makes a better guard dog.

Answer by rainthedivadog
Submitted on 5/13/2004
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The dog could be either however you train the dog will show which one would be better at guarding... But the Bull Mastiff has a look that would scare off intruders anyway Good luck*********

Answer by cmann19078
Submitted on 5/28/2004
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i believe both dogs have a scarey look but a better guard these dogs are very much the same dog with different shells both make great guards

Answer by big dogg
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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i think you should just get a pit bull

Answer by dog lover
Submitted on 6/30/2004
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I believe both dogs could be good guard dogs. It just depends on the trainer. If a Golden Retriever was growling at you with its teeth showing you would be scared. Just train the dog to guard and if it is a good guard dog, then people will be scared. Pitbulls just have a bad rep. then can be amazing dogs and people need to understand that.

Answer by Sam
Submitted on 8/4/2004
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I have a pit-bull and she's only 9 months old....She's VERY protective and if she hears something at night shes by my door growling and barking. She's excellent! I love Pit bull's and highly recommend them. You just have to train them and be patient...... mine could just be a little slow but hey!

Answer by woodstock
Submitted on 10/31/2004
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I think I would Be more afraid of a dogue de bordeaux than a rott. I love a boxer.

Answer by pitt bull owner
Submitted on 12/2/2004
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from my experience pitts don't like dogs not humans it angers me that society thinks so poorly of these sweet gentle dogs think before u speak

Answer by Oddjob
Submitted on 12/8/2004
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Definately both!! I have a Bully/Bordeaux cross and he is fantastic!.the best characteristics of both animals!....and for all you Pitbull haters i have to say...it is in the training!!..i had 2 dogs for over 10 years and they never ate any small children!!

Answer by mastiff
Submitted on 1/6/2005
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English mastiff and the tosa is the best guard dogs, there is no better guard dog. But make sure you feed it natural foods not dog food, trust me.

Answer by skeetman
Submitted on 1/12/2005
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the one that i just so happen to have in my underwear

Answer by bettysbordeaux
Submitted on 2/6/2005
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bordeaux without a doubt ive been to bullmastifffs but nothing compares to the awesome head of the dogue

Answer by beagle lover
Submitted on 2/25/2005
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i think a bull mastiff mite be easyer to find than a dogue de bordeaux. if thats your choice than i would get a bull mastiff. good luck. ps.don't listen to big dog pitbulls just have a bad rep beacause stupid idiots train them to fight other dogs. gooood luuuck! '

Answer by Bigbrian
Submitted on 4/13/2005
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Depends on the individual dog Ive seen an Akita whip the hell out of a pitbull, but Ive seen pitbulls that I know that same Akita would not stand a chance against.Depends on health and the dogs individual demeanor and the trainer or owner. You really cant make that call

Answer by plastics
Submitted on 5/13/2005
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i hate dogs dont get 1 aarrrgghh

Answer by INVMEG
Submitted on 9/30/2005
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I think either would make a good guard dog...because the fact of the matter is: Any dog can be a "watch dog" if it has been put through the correct type of training!!! However, "quarding" comes more naturally to breeds that have been bred to do so. In my opinion, German Shepards make excellent "dog protectors". But as stated above ANY dog can't be trained to do anything.

Answer by tiny boy
Submitted on 3/10/2006
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I HAVE A BULL .I HAVE HAD ROTTIES. BUT HE IS THE KING JUST A GREAT DOG

Answer by JASON
Submitted on 5/5/2006
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BOTH WOULD DO FINE. THEY WILL COST YOU QUITE A BIT TO FEED, AND YOU HAVE TO CLEAN UP THE JUNK THEY LEAVE BEHIND AFTER FEEDING. MY SUGGESTION IS TO GET A PITBULL. WHICH IS MUCH BETTER LOOKING. PLUS IT'S JUST SO MUCH SMALLER

Answer by Dogue
Submitted on 6/12/2005
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both are former warriors and guard dogs. both of them are capable of being a perfect guard dogs... Dogues are alil taller in height some even heavier. it depends on how u train ur dogs

Answer by Jordy girl or trouble
Submitted on 6/24/2005
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if staffis are trained well and then their owners treat them badly they would think that you are going to harm them that's why sometimes they should be treated with respect and love and they will love you back won't they?so remember these important notes.

Answer by vincenzo
Submitted on 7/17/2005
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it depends on how u train the dog if u want it to be a guard dog u have to spend time with it and give it love and attention and any dog can be a guard dog its how u train it

Answer by powerdogs
Submitted on 7/30/2005
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Okay for one the pitbull breed is a bad guard dog they will just bark and bark while the stranger is outside but lead him to the vcr when he gets in,,,but back to the point of the site,,i like both and i think they are both the same dog if brought up rite, they can both do some damage and they both could scare ppl, i think rotts are the number one gaurd dog but mastiffs are next on my list,,,

Answer by Dog-father
Submitted on 9/13/2005
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The dogue de bordeaux tends to be a better guard dog..on average. But it also depends on training, the dogue is usualy larger and more aggressive and will bite however a bullmastiff will naturally knock down an intruder and hold him there. Your choice...good luck.

Answer by Jayson Thomas
Submitted on 9/16/2005
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Bull mastiffs and french mastiffs ,both are wonderful guard dogs but bulls stand a little higher in guarding abilities.All the dogs have natural instincts but early socializing and training make a better guard as well as family dog.I have seen many bulls scaring people but many lovely and friendly also .bulls have a scary eyes. though the breed is friendly.so i think you should better go for a bull mastiff for both aspect. cheers Jayson Thomas India

Answer by Tosa Inu
Submitted on 11/6/2005
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The Dogue de Bordeaux has the luxury of not being influenced by the AKC and its appearance over function policy. Therefore, the Dogue de Bordeaux along with the American Bulldogs, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Presa Canarios, and other rare breeds still retain the better guarding instinct. The boxer was bred for guarding....but show me an AKC boxer that can guard - not!

Answer by pete
Submitted on 11/14/2005
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i have one french and two bullies their all protective ,but i believe the french mastiff may bite someone faster. my bulles will hold down but the french will try to bite

Answer by poo
Submitted on 12/6/2005
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pro

Answer by Riley
Submitted on 2/6/2006
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I would not train either Breed for guarding . I own a DDB and he is as sweet as pie. Knock on the door he barks once. Open the door if he does not know you he will growl and charge until you stop. Come through the side gate he will not stop his attack until you are 100 feet from the home. Both are natural guardians. You want a trianed guard dog get a German shepard they respond best to being called off. DDB and Bull mastiffs from what ive read do not respond well to attack training as they usally do not stop. 150 pound DDB or mastiff will put you in prison for man slaughter

Answer by Riley Pops
Submitted on 2/6/2006
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You want a Guard Dog Buy a German sheppard. I own a Dogue De bordeaux. One of the most loyal dogs ive seen. Training for Guarding ive been Told is not recomended, they do not call of well . 135 160 pound male will go till the death ive heard from several breeders. My male is not the dominant of the litter and is Submissive. he tolerates new people if they knock on the door and enter whith my wife or i answering. anyone opening the door that does not live there is greated with a charge and growl. Enter the side gate and he will attack until you are of the drive way. Ive heard the Same about Bullies too both are very close in temperment

Answer by DogExpert
Submitted on 2/14/2006
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I use to breed rottweilers and dobermans but i have a female pet dogue de bordeaux, she is better than any rottweiler plus that breed is trainable, bull aren't as easy so thats saying some thing? get a male dogue there heads and jaws are huge trust me....

Answer by farmer
Submitted on 3/5/2006
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I raise gaurd dogs for my goats. The breed is important but the dogs personality is more important. My female akbash is smaller than my male and people are more afraid of her because she is serious and shows it. Look for a dominant puppy.

Answer by Beauceron
Submitted on 3/9/2006
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Bull Mastiffs are smaller, but were bred to be the "gamekeepers night dog" they were an original guard dog. ~Chesara Kennels, breeding only the finest in Beaucerons and Bernese Mountain Dogs~

Answer by Bobby
Submitted on 4/27/2006
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any decent size dog can be a good gaurd dog. they have to establish their territory, and its theirs to defend. a good alpha dog will be more of a leader and want to take care of everyone. dont get a pitbull if you have any other dogs, or it might be around other dogs, they arent safe with being around other dogs for extended period of time

Answer by sh its a secret
Submitted on 5/17/2006
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dont know u tell me

Answer by Woodstock
Submitted on 6/8/2006
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I like the dogue de bordeaux. Im just scared by their looks. Turner and Hooch didnt hurt. I have a dog, a boxer that the the people that live aroud call the dog of death!!!!!!!!!! The kids feed him kibble. Works for me!! IM getting a Dogue de boreaux

Answer by jim
Submitted on 6/9/2006
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Dogue De Bordeaux is a slightly stronger breed, the Bullmastiff is usually more athletic. These dog have very similar behavior and intelligence. The better guard dog depends more on the behavior guard modification techinuques that were implemented prior to an incident. So it would be the training the dog has had rather than the breed. The Fila Mastiff and Tibetan Mastiff's are better guard dogs and are less pet like. A guard dog should not be a pet dog. Bullmastiff and Dogues no longer have the same ferious behavior that they once had. But for most overall purposes they are both efficient guard dogs for the average person.

Answer by SSS
Submitted on 6/16/2006
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ANY AS LONG AS U CAN TRAIN THE BASTARDS

Answer by Mastiff Lover
Submitted on 6/30/2006
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I love both dogs. I've had both kinds. I couldn't choose. Both have done great at protecting my children from strangers at the door and force themselves to be first to greet the guest. I love them. Although I have to disagree with the Pit Bull comment. I would gladly take a mastiff over a pit bull any day. I have known some wonderful pit bulls that suddenly snap and attack their owners. I'm sorry. They just aren't for me or my family.