Messi’s dog Hulk is a special breed of pet, once endangered and quite expensive.

If you are a loyal fan of Lionel Messi, you will be familiar with the dog Hulk that the Argentine superstar owns. Recently, this pet dog often appears in clips posted by Messi on Instagram.

Hulk was a gift from his wife Antonella Roccuzzo to the Barca striker 4 years ago. The dog is a Dogue de Bourdeaux, also known as a French mastiff, and has grown rapidly.

This pet dog is a gift from his wife Antonella Roccuzzo to Messi.

There was a time when the Dogue de Bourdeaux line was almost extinct due to rampant hunting. However, thanks to timely protection and a special breeding policy, this breed still exists today.

The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large-sized dog breed in the world, with an average height of about 70 cm and a weight of 55 to 65 kg.

The Dogue de Bourdeaux mastiff is a giant.

Each dog has a different coat color, but the common one is short hair with light brown to dark red color, sometimes with small white patches. The life expectancy of this dog breed is not high, about 5 to 8 years.

Despite their large size and muscular build, Dogue de Bourdeaux mastiffs are gentle and can play with children. The special feature of this breed is their absolute loyalty, which is why many people choose them.

The Dogue de Bourdeaux is friendly and can play with children.

The price of Dogue de Bourdeaux dogs is quite high and depends on the level of purity, age and appearance. For small dogs, the price is around 3000 USD. For purebred Dogue de Bourdeaux dogs, the price can increase to 5000 USD.