Dogue de Bordeaux
Coat
Solid:
Masking: Any of the above may have 
masking (standard mask).
Dogz with masking may have 
ears.
Dogz with masking may have ears.
White Markings: 
allowed on chest and toes.
Eyes
in dogz with black masks.
in others.
Nose
in dogz with black masks.
in dogz with liver masks.
in others.
Faults
Wrong eye colour.
Disqualifications
More white than listed.
Notes
The Dogue de Bordeaux might be the oldest French breed, but as is the case with many breeds, its past is not known for certain. It most likely originated from the large Celtic hunting mastiffs. These dogs were also kept as guard dogs, fighting dogs, and cattle herders.
When the first dog show was held in France in 1863, the Dogue de Bordeaux was entered. It came in several varieties, including one with cropped ears and one that resembled a Bloodhound, but the type from Bordeaux was the most common and is the one we know today. The breed almost died out during WWII but was saved by dedicated breeders, and can now be seen outside France as well.
The Dogue de Bordeaux should appear very powerful with harmonious proportions, rather low and muscular. The head is very large, broad and rather short. The stop is very clearly marked. The muzzle is broad with slightly hanging lips on strong jaws. The eyes have a peaceful expression. The ears are small and set high which makes the head look even broader. The neck should be cylindrical and well muscled with visible dewlap. The topline should be straight, with a deep and broad chest and visible tuck up. The tail is very coarse and the root and gradually tapering. The coat is fine, short and soft.
Breed Files
Grand Theft
Filename: Dogue de BordeauxOffset: 0039
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 24 2011
Notes: Addball tail, ears and liplines. Includes a heavier and a lighter body variation.
Supernova
Filename: Dogue de BordeauxOffset: 0039
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: October 21, 2007
Notes: Addballz ears and tail (three carriage variations). Optional neck wrinkles. Update August 2009: Fixed version released, where there is no extra white space before the head in dane pose. Dogz adopted from the first version may have extra white around their head.
Bekki
Filename: FP BordeauxOffset: E397
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes: -
Java
Filename: CS Bordeaux MastiffxOffset: 636B
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: December 30, 2005
Notes: Includes a heavier and a lighter variation, as well as differences in height. Addball tail and wrinkles. Movements are good but sit is a bit off.