Personality and Temperament of the French Mastiff

Personality and Temperament of the French Mastiff

Puppies and Dogs have completely different personalities and temperaments according to their particular type of breed. Much of this goes back to the reason this dog was bred in the first place. Was it a working dog or a companion dog? A Sporting dog or a herding dog? What was the original purpose of the French Mastiff

• Dog Group: Working Group
• The French Mastiff was bred as a guardian and hunter which required a personality and temperament with attributes such as strength, courage, loyalty, power and dedication

The Personality and Temperament of the French Mastiff, despite its huge and powerful appearance, is actually very laid-back, placid and even-tempered. This is a very large breed of dog that is courageous and almost fearless, so although it has a gentle nature, it should still be obedience trained from a very young age as it is vital that this large dog is able to socialize well and form good relationships with people and other animals. Owners should be experienced with handling large dogs and should be capable of handling the Dogue de Bordeaux in a confident and firm manner. This is an extremely faithful and loyal breed of puppy and dog that shows love and affection towards their owners and families. They have naturally good guarding skills; they are aware of their surroundings, observant and powerful, and have watchful personalities which make them excellent guard dogs.
 

Personality and Temperament of the French Mastiff