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Recognized by their squatty bodies and sweet, wrinkly faces, the Dogue de Bordeaux is the perfect mix of gentle companion and wary watch dog. They have kind hearts and quickly bond with kids, but don’t let intruders in sight, or they’ll be in for an unpleasant surprise. Full-grown, they typically weigh 110-160 pounds and stand 23-27 inches tall.

Dogue de Bordeauxs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Their gentle nature is a good fit for families with kids, and they often take on a protector role when confronted with strangers. The Dogue de Bordeaux isn’t usually aggressive but may show hostility toward foreign dogs, especially males. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Dogue de Bordeaux have a moderate energy level but still need a daily dose of exercise. When they aren’t snoozing the day away indoors, take them outside for a long walk or play session to get their blood moving. If you’re the sporty type, consider getting your Dogue de Bordeaux involved in agility or weight pulling activities, which they seem to have a natural talent for and enjoy. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Dogue de Bordeaux has a soft, short coat that covers their thick, wrinkly skin. Their fur is usually fawn or mahogany with a black or red mask. Some dogs also have white markings on their chest and toes. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Dogue de Bordeauxs are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. This breed is calm and patient, making it easy to socialize them with other animals in your home. The breed prefers to have space where they can run and play, but apartment life is suitable as well. They are fairly easy to train.

Great Danes may seem intimidating, but inside their enormous bodies are even bigger hearts. Their size and loyalty make them good watch dogs, but intruders won’t realize their bark is worse than their bite. Although they appear energetic, Great Danes would rather grab a pillow indoors and relax by your side. Full-grown, they typically weigh 110-175 pounds and stand 28-32 inches tall.

Great Danes are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Great Danes gets along well with children, other dogs, and household pets. Some Great Danes are dominant with other dogs of the same sex or have a high prey drive with small cats. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

This breed is fairly calm when young and needs a moderate amount of exercise when fully grown. Great Danes should be taken on a daily walk or allowed to play in a large, fenced yard where they can run and explore. They may seem like outdoor dogs, but their favorite spot is actually indoors where they can relax and be by your side. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Great Dane has a short, smooth coat that comes in several colors. Most dogs are fawn (gold with a black mask, ears, and tail tip), brindle (gold with a black stripe pattern), steel blue, glossy black, “Harlequin” (white with black patches), or “Mantle”/”Boston” (black with white muzzle, chest, and tail tip). This breed isn’t high maintenance when it comes to grooming. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Danes are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Great Danes gets along well with children, other dogs, and household pets. Due to their size, apartments and small spaces just aren’t practical for this breed. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.