Rottie Bordeaux

The Dogue de Bordeaux is a powerful and muscular mastiff-type breed that commands attention with its imposing presence and distinctive features. Males typically stand 23.5 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh at least 110 pounds, while females measure 23 to 26 inches and weigh a minimum of 99 pounds. The breed exhibits a compact, athletic build despite its substantial size, with the body length exceeding the height at the withers in an 11 to 10 ratio. The chest is deep and broad, extending below the elbows, with the depth of chest being more than half the height at the withers, contributing to the breed's powerful appearance. The head of the Dogue de Bordeaux is the breed's most distinguishing characteristic and is claimed to be the largest in the canine world in proportion to body size. In males, the circumference of the skull measured at its widest point roughly equals the dog's height at the withers. The skull is broad and slightly rounded with a pronounced stop and well-developed supraorbital ridges. The face is characterized by symmetrical wrinkles on each side of a deep median furrow, with these folds becoming more prominent when the dog is attentive. The muzzle is powerful, broad, and relatively short, approximately one-third the total length of the head, with a slightly concave profile when viewed from the side. The Dogue de Bordeaux features a short, fine coat that is soft to the touch and lies close to the skin. Coat color ranges through all shades of fawn, from a rich mahogany to the lighter isabella tones. The breed may display a black mask, brown mask, or no mask at all, with corresponding nose pigmentation. Small white patches are permitted on the chest and feet. The ears are small, triangular, and set high, hanging close to the cheeks. The eyes are oval and widely spaced, conveying a frank, intelligent expression. The tail is thick at the base, tapering to the tip, and reaches approximately to the hock when relaxed.

The Rottweiler is a medium-large breed that presents an impressive picture of strength and athleticism. Males typically stand between 24 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh between 95 to 135 pounds, while females measure 22 to 25 inches and weigh 80 to 100 pounds. The breed possesses a compact, substantial build with a broad chest and well-developed musculature throughout the body. The head is broad and moderately arched between the ears, featuring a well-defined stop and a muzzle that is neither too long nor too short in proportion to the skull. The overall impression is one of immense power and endurance combined with surprising agility for a dog of this size. The Rottweiler's coat is straight, coarse, dense, and lies flat against the body. The outer coat is medium length, shorter on the head, ears, and legs, while the undercoat is present mainly on the neck and thighs. The breed displays a distinctive black base coat with clearly defined rust to mahogany markings appearing in specific locations including over each eye, on the cheeks, as a strip around each side of the muzzle, on the throat, and on the chest as two triangular marks. Additional markings appear on the forelegs from carpus to toes, inside the rear legs, and beneath the tail. Distinctive features include almond-shaped dark brown eyes that convey an expression of goodwill and loyalty, triangular pendant ears that are set high and carried forward, and a strong jaw with a scissors bite. The neck is powerful and well-muscled, of fair length with a slight arch. The tail is carried as a natural extension of the topline when the dog is relaxed or moving. The Rottweiler moves with a balanced and harmonious trot, demonstrating drive and power from the rear with a corresponding reach in front.