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Royal Bourbon (dog)
dog from Reunion Island (formerly Bourbon Island); identified thus for its sole geographic origin, of various appearances and morphologies, it is not a recognized specific dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The name Royal Bourbon applies to dogs originating from Reunion Island.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day sufficient.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Royal Bourbon (dog)
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Royal Bourbon (dog)
Origins & history
A story told
The Royal Bourbon probably arrived on the island at the same time as the first inhabitants. Its origins are diverse but a dominant physiological sign seems to indicate significant lineage with Africa, particularly with the Rhodesian Ridgeback (fawn coat, short hair, elegant bearing, muscular body) or the Africanis. There is also mention of kinship with the pariah dogs of India or the stray dogs of Mauritius.
Character
Daily temperament
En général, le royal Bourbon s'avère être un excellent compagnon : équilibré, obéissant, doux, affectueux, il est également un bon vivant, toujours prêt pour le jeu et l'action sans se montrer agressif.
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What human age for a royal bourbon (dog) ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a royal bourbon (dog) ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Royal Bourbon (dog)
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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