The Difference Between the Bordeaux and the Bullmastiff

my sister Tonya's opinion are stated first and mine follow in ( ).

by Tonya White and Sonya Worley

Bordeaux's are one of the oldest pure breed of dogs in the world.
Bordeaux's are more intelligent. (in my sister's opinion. Not mine)
Bordeaux's have more health concerns. (It's sad but true. We have had 10 yr old Bordeaux but that is not common)
Bordeaux's are more calm and laid back. (if they have a correct temperament)
Bordeaux's are usually a little better in the house. (except when they drink water. Can you say 'grap a towel')
Bordeaux's do well in the cold weather. (they love to play in the snow, but still need warm dry dog house when done)
Bordeaux's are not big chewers or diggers. ( some do, some don't same with the bullmastiff)
Bordeaux are stubborn. (so are bullies!)
Bordeaux love the water and will swim if taken swimming when they are pups.
Both are great with children WHEN RAISED WITH THEM and taught children are higher in the pack order.
Both are good with cats WHEN RAISED WITH THEM! And NEVER allowed to chase them! (I've had some bullmastiff do well with THEIR cats but will still eat your neighbors cat when given the opportunity)
Both are classified as a "Working Dog" as a Guard Dog (Guard is WHO they are in their heart, you do not train them to guard)
Breedstandard for size is the same in both breeds, one is not bigger then the other. (in each breed you have larger ones and smaller more bulldog ones)
Both breeds can be very dog aggressive (especially towards other dogs) if not well socialized, male or female. (They don't call them "Bitches" for nothing folks!)
Both breeds….an un-neutered male will still be aggressive toward other male dogs even if socialized.
Bullmastiff's were created in the 1800's and are a relatively new breed. They are 60% English Mastiff & 40% Bulldog. (not the bulldog or the Mastiff you see today though)
Bullmastiff's are tougher/stronger then a Bordeaux. (as puppy you can feel the difference in the hardness of their body when you hold them)
Bullmastiff's are generally healthier. (Bullmastiff have been in the USA longer and good breeders have been health testing longer and been stricter about what is allowed in the breeding program)
Bullmastiff's hate the cold and don't do well in extreme heat. (they HATE the heat!)
Bullmastiff's obey a command when given. (if you insist and have trained them well!)
Bullmastiff's can NOT swim. (typicly speaking. I have had a few that did like the water, I have fished more than one out of my mother's swimming pool before they drown)

You can visit my sister Tonya's web site by going to www.PuppyCreek.com Where she only raises the Dogue de Bordeaux. She has some of the nicest dogs (and pedigrees) in the USA.