Dogue de Bordeaux — cost & care
Affectionate, Loyal, Courageous. Giant working dog.
A Dogue de Bordeaux costs roughly $27,100 over its lifetime (5–8 years), or about $3,680/year: ~$1,340 food, ~$1,060 insurance, ~$1,000 routine vet, ~$40 grooming. Purchase price runs $1,000–$3,000.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
6.0cups of food / day (~44.6 lb/mo)
13.1cups of water / day
6.5 yraverage lifespan (5–8)
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A Dogue de Bordeaux eats ~44.6 lb/month. Shop giant-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $1,000–$3,000 |
| Food / year | $1,340 (6.0 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $1,060 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $1,000 |
| Grooming / year | $40 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $3,680 |
| Lifetime total | $27,100 |
Breed stats
| Size | Giant |
| Avg weight | 104 lb |
| Height | 58–66 in |
| Lifespan | 5–8 yrs |
| Group | Working |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 |
| Good with families | 3/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 1/5 |
| Shedding | 4/5 |
| Grooming need | 1/5 |
Common health conditions
Breed-specific hereditary conditions vary — ask a vet about recommended health screening for this breed.
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Dogue de Bordeaux cost per year?
About $3,680 a year — roughly $1,340 food, $1,060 insurance, $1,000 vet and $40 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Dogue de Bordeaux?
Around $27,100 across its 5–8-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Dogue de Bordeaux eat?
About 6.0 cups of food a day (~44.6 lb per month).
How much water should a Dogue de Bordeaux drink?
About 13.1 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux hypoallergenic?
No — the Dogue de Bordeaux sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.