Lionel Messi's dog was just a pup eight months ago Messi got the dog as a present from his partner, Antonella Rocuzo in February. It's a French mastiff breed called Dogue de Bordeaux. Renowned for it's brute strength and particularly difficult to train, it becomes completely attached to its owner once the connection is made. There's one messy drawback though, it drools a lot. http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2016/09/lionel-messis-dog-was-just-pup-eight.html