Which is Better between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo? A Very Detailed Review.

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Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Papipoo: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Dogue de Bordeaux and for the Papipoo. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Papipoo

Dogue de Bordeaux versus Papipoo: Overview

A very important difference between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large-sized dog while the Papipoo is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Dogue de Bordeaux belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

On the other hand, the Papipoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Dogue de Bordeaux versus Papipoo: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dogue de Bordeaux to the Papipoo based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Dogue de Bordeaux Papipoo
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Height 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 10 to 11 inches
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Life Span 8 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Weight Starts at 100 pounds 6 to 14 pounds
Average Lifespan 10.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $2270 $1500
Price Range $1800 – $2500 $1500 – $1500
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Dogue de Bordeaux in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Papipoo. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Dogue de Bordeaux is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Papipoo is 87 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Papipoo is a better pet than the Dogue de Bordeaux. So, you should get the Papipoo!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo

    Below is a list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo are most different:

  • Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Papipoos are good for new dog owners.
  • Dogue de Bordeauxs do not get along well with other dogs. However, Papipoos get along well with other dogs.
  • Dogue de Bordeauxs are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Papipoos are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Dogue de Bordeauxs are not easy to train. However, Papipoos are very easy to train.
  • Dogue de Bordeauxs have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time. However, Papipoos have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Dogue de Bordeauxs have a very high tendency to drool. However, Papipoos do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Dogue de Bordeauxs are very easy to groom. However, Papipoos require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.

    • The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo

    The Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo are most similar:

  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Papipoo

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo.

    Dogue de Bordeauxs weigh Starts at 100 pounds when fully grown. Dogue de Bordeauxs are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Papipoos weigh 6 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Papipoos are 10 to 11 inches when fully grown.

    Price of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Price of Papipoo

    The average price of the Dogue de Bordeaux puppy is $2270. The price of the Dogue de Bordeaux typically ranges from $1800 – $2500. However, the price of a Dogue de Bordeaux can be as low as $800 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 103 Dogue de Bordeaux puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Papipoo puppy is $1500. The price of the Papipoo typically ranges from $1500 – $1500. However, the price of a Papipoo can be as low as $1500 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Papipoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Dogue de Bordeaux is more expensive than the Papipoo.

    Dogue de Bordeaux Papipoo
    Average Price $2270 $1500
    Price Range $1800 to $2500 $1500 to $1500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Dogue de Bordeaux and Papipoo. For different price points, the charts show how many Dogue de Bordeaux puppies or how many Papipoo puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Dogue de Bordeauxs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Dogue de Bordeauxs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos

    A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Dogue de Bordeaux puppy or the Papipoo puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Papipoo?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Papipoos are very good for new dog owners.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Papipoo?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Papipoos get along very well with other dogs.

    Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Papipoo

    Dogue de Bordeauxs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Papipoos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Papipoo

    Dogue de Bordeauxs do not like to be left alone.

    Papipoos do not like to be left alone.

    Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Papipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Papipoos can tolerate hot weather.

    Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Papipoo?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs are not easy to train.

    Papipoos are very easy to train.

    Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Papipoos?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Papipoos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papipoos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Papipoos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Papipoos?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.

    Papipoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Papipoo?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Papipoos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Better for Apartment Owners than the Papipoo?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Papipoos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Papipoos?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Papipoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Dogue de Bordeauxs and Papipoos?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Papipoos get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Papipoo

    Dogue de Bordeauxs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Papipoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Papipoo?

    Dogue de Bordeauxs are very easy to groom.

    Papipoos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Dogue de Bordeaux:

  • Bullmastiff (66 percent match with Dogue de Bordeaux). Here is our comparison of the Papipoo vs Bullmastiff.
  • Mastiff (72 percent match with Dogue de Bordeaux). Here is our comparison of the Papipoo vs Mastiff.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff (67 percent match with Dogue de Bordeaux). Here is our comparison of the Papipoo vs Neapolitan Mastiff.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papipoo

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Papipoo that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Papipoo:

  • Papillon (86 percent match with Papipoo). Here is our comparison of the Dogue de Bordeaux vs Papillon.
  • Bich Poo (83 percent match with Papipoo). Here is our comparison of the Dogue de Bordeaux vs Bich Poo.
  • Toy Poodle (81 percent match with Papipoo). Here is our comparison of the Dogue de Bordeaux vs Toy Poodle.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Dogue de Bordeaux and how the Papipoo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dogue de Bordeaux and of the Papipoo to other breeds:

    Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dogue de Bordeaux versus Toy Poodle     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Boxer     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Siberian Husky     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Harrier     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Bulldog     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Lakeland Terrier     Dogue de Bordeaux versus Maremma Sheepdog     

    Papipoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Papipoo versus Afghan Hound     Papipoo versus Chi-Poo     Papipoo versus Shiranian     Papipoo versus Maltese     Papipoo versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Papipoo versus Saluki     Papipoo versus Bernedoodle     Papipoo versus Newfoundland     Papipoo versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Papipoo versus Standard Poodle     

    Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Papipoo. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Papipoo better suits you and your family.