found: Work cat.: Janish, J. Dogue de Bordeaux, c1999:front lining paper (The breed standard for the Dogue de Bordeaux from the Fédération cynologique internationale) p. 9 ("Sometimes referred to as the French Mastiff, Bordeaux Bulldog or simply 'DDB', the Dogue de Bordeaux ... has persisted ... throughout the centuries")
found: American Kennel Club's website, Apr. 16, 2000("Each of the following breeds has been accepted for recording in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service ... to help new breeds develop and establish breeding records ... Dogue de Bordeaux AKA: French Mastiff FSS Begin Date: April 15, 1996 Eligible Registries: Dogue de Bordeaux Club of America, Any Acceptable Domestic or Foreign Registry")
found: Dogue de Bordeaux Society website, April 16, 2000(largest club for the Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) in the United States; "History: It was in 1863 when the first reference of the Dogue can be found, at the first canine exhibition at the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris, France.")
found: Rarebreeds.com website, April 16, 2000(Dogue de Bordeaux Country of Origin: France Height: 23-27 in./58-68 cm. Weight: 80-100 lb./36-45 kg. Registry: FCI, USBC, DDBS Group: Mastiff)