Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux vs American Pit Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bullmastiff	Dogue de Bordeaux	American Pit Bull Terrier
Origins	England	France	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	51	67	336
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Other Names	Bully, Bullie	French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Bordeauxdog	APBT, Pit Bull, Pitty, Pit, Pitbull
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2008 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No set	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club
Price	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1300	$500-$700

General Appearance - Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Size	Large	Large Giant	Medium
Weight	Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)	120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)	132.5 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)	23-30 inches (58-75 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Coat	Rough	Fine	Fine
Colors	Fawn Red Brindle	Fawn Mahogany Isabella Red	Blue Gray White Tan Brown Red Yellow Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Dogue de Bordeaux doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Bullmastiffs shed moderately.	Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.	American Pit Bull Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Temperament	Alert Courageous Docile Loyal Reliable Calm Devoted Powerful Protective	Companionable Devoted Loyal Courageous Outright Tempered Vigilant	Affectionate Clownish Friendly Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive Courageous Intelligent Obedient Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bullmastiffs are quite easy to train.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are quite easy to train.	American Pit Bull Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the most playful dog breed.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bullmastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	American Pit Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bullmastiffs need for social interaction is average.	Dogue de Bordeauxs need for social interaction is average.	American Pit Bull Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Dogue de Bordeaux rarely barks.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Bullmastiffs are one of the best watchdogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are one of the best watchdogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bullmastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are extremely protective guard dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dogue de Bordeaux has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bullmastiffs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bullmastiffs have average wanderlust potential.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the biggest explorers.	Wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Bullmastiffs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	American Pit Bull Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Bullmastiffs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Bullmastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Dogue de Bordeauxs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Pit Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	American Pit Bull Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Bullmastiffs are average friendly towards strangers.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are stranger friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Bullmastiffs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bullmastiffs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are cat-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are dog-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dogue de Bordeaux is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bullmastiffs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are usually friendly towards other pets.	American Pit Bull Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bullmastiffs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Dogue de Bordeauxs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No American Pit Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dogue de Bordeaux breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cancer Entropion Heart Problems Hemangiosarcoma Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set	Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Skin Allergies
Life Expectancy	8-10 years	10-12 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Bullmastiffs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Bullmastiffs exercise need is minimal.	Dogue de Bordeauxs exercise need is minimal.	American Pit Bull Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bullmastiffs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Dogue de Bordeauxs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	American Pit Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Dogue de Bordeaux has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Dogue de Bordeaux is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-13 puppies, average 8	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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