Is a Dogue de Bordeaux Intelligence: easy to train?

The Dogue de Bordeaux is considered to have average working intelligence, ranking around 70th out of 138 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." This places them in the "average working/obedience intelligence" category, meaning they typically understand new commands in 25 to 40 repetitions and obey a first command 50% of the time or better. While not the easiest to train, their strong memory (4/5) and social intelligence (4/5) can be leveraged for effective training with consistent, positive reinforcement. To learn more about unlocking your Dogue de Bordeaux's full potential, explore our comprehensive guide.