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Common Misspellings: French Bull Dog, French
Bull Dogs
Alternate Names: Frenchie, Frenchies
Considered by many to be the rejected “culls”
of English Bulldog breeders, the French Bulldog
is believed to have made his way to France in
the company of the Normandy lace workers during
the mid 1800’s. There, these tulip-eared
miniature bulldogs gained popularity as skilled
ratters, as well as wonderful little companion
animals. It’s not surprising that, considering
the French Bulldog’s endearing little face and
compact frame, interest in the breed quickly
swelled until they became one of the most
sought-after pets in all of France. Of
particular note, the French Bulldog was
extremely popular with the Parisian “Belles De
Nuit,” - the local prostitutes that roamed the
streets of Paris. In fact, many French postcards
depicted the scantily-clad females posing with
their adorable little “Bouledogues Francais.” Of
course, at the time, it was the height of
fashion to be as scandalous as one could be, and
with the notoriety that owning one of these
little dogs suggested, the French Bulldog also
gained popularity amongst the more daring
members of the upper class, as well as the
Parisian “artistic” set. In no time, the
comical-looking little French Bulldog was
practically a household name throughout France.
Believed to be a miniature or “runty” version
of the English Bulldog, the French Bulldog was
originally found in two varieties; the
rose-eared and the bat (or tulip) eared.
Considered to be a genetic defect, breeders
originally attempted to eliminate the bat-ears
and ensure that all French Bulldogs have a rose
ear, basically turning them into miniature
versions of the English Bulldog. Fortunately
however, American fanciers were quick to step
forward and protest this, doing what needed to
be done to preserve this breed with their unique
little bat-ears and domed head. This sets them
apart from many of the pug-nosed breeds and
endears them in the hearts of many.
From nose to tail, the French Bulldog is a
picture of compacted cuteness - with a
powerfully built, miniature body and rounded
head, their prominent ears seem comically large
for their head and their round, dark eyes only
add to this endearing little dog’s appearance.
Weighing less than 28 pounds at adulthood, the
French Bulldog is a fairly low-maintenance pet
and only requires minimal walks in order to keep
him trim and healthy. Dogs that are allowed a
sedentary lifestyle should be watched closely,
as breathing problems, among other things, can
be attributed to obesity.
As if they weren’t already adorable enough,
the French Bulldog seems to come in practically
every color under the rainbow, save for solid
black, mouse, liver, or black and tan. White
with black and black with white are also
considered to be disqualifications in a show
environment, though all of the aforementioned
colors do appear in the French Bulldog color
scheme. Basically put, if you’re looking for a
French Bulldog as a household pet, chances are
you’ll be able to find one to match your heart’s
desire.
The French Bulldog is a very sweet-natured
little dog and is often quite playful,
especially during his younger years. Enjoying
games of tug of war and wrestling, they are a
sturdy little animal and seem to fear nothing.
Additionally, while they are loving and make
wonderful companion animals, the French Bulldog
is wary of strangers and his on-the-guard
attitude makes him a surprisingly good watchdog,
despite his small stature.
Surprisingly, despite past claims that the
French Bulldogs were actually culls of English
Bulldog stock, the French Bulldog is considered
to be one of the healthiest of all the Bulldog
breeds. They do suffer greatly, however, from an
inability to effectively regulate their body
temperature. French Bulldogs, or Frenchies as
they are affectionately called, are very prone
to heatstroke, so it is imperative that their
owner ensure they always have plenty of access
to shade and fresh, cold water to drink - what
might make your average canine a bit
uncomfortable, could prove lethal to your French
Bulldog, so be careful.
Like any breed of dog, the French Bulldog is
subject to a variety of health concerns. Your
best bet is, when deciding to choose a new
French Bulldog puppy, check around with several
breeders and ask about the various health issues
that can affect these beautiful little dogs. A
reputable breeder should be well-versed in the
health concerns and should be able to give you
more details, as well as showing you the sire
and dam of your potential puppy. Some of the
health problems that can affect French Bulldogs
include:
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There are a wealth of resources online that can help you learn
more about the French Bulldog dog breed. We've compiled a list of
French Bulldog information sites to assist you in quickly locating
quality information about the French Bulldog dog breed, while
avoiding the "garbage" sites that are nothing more than poor
attempts to capitalize on the popularity of dog breeds in general.
If you know of a French Bulldog information site that offers unique,
quality information and photos of the French Bulldog breed, please
contact us with the URL and a brief description so that our editors
can consider it for inclusion in our list below.
French Bulldogs are a very photogenic dog breed. By looking at
French Bulldog pictures, you can usually gain more insight into what
these dogs and puppies are like as a breed, and this can help you
decide if you really want to become a French Bulldog owner. The
following sites below offer pictures of French Bulldog dogs, French
Bulldog puppy photos, funny French Bulldog photos and more. Enjoy!
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that you have decided that the French Bulldog is the right breed for
you, it's time to start the process of finding a responsible French
Bulldog breeder from which to buy a healthy, well-socialized puppy.
Not all breeders are alike; there are good breeders - and bad
breeders. Don't be in a hurry to buy the first French Bulldog puppy
you find at the cheapest price available! To buy a puppy from a
responsible French Bulldog breeder, you may need to pay more and
wait longer. The additional money and waiting time will be well
worth it. Buy a puppy in haste from a newspaper ad, pet store or
"backyard breeder", and you'll likely also purchase a great deal of
additional expense and heartache, since you will likely end up
falling in love with a puppy with health and behavioral problems
that will likely need special care, plenty of veterinary visits,
regular medication - or even euthanasia. But do your homework and
find a responsible, caring French Bulldog breeder who home-raises
their puppies with love, screens their breeding dogs for health
problems, offers a health guarantee and post sale support, and who
genuinely loves the French Bulldog breed and is in it for the love
of the breed, rather than profit, and you can be fairly well assured
of getting a healthy, happy, long lived and affectionate family
companion that will provide you and your family with many years of
joy, laughter and companionship.
Further information about choosing a responsible breeder...
Here are a few breeder directory sites that we recommend. These
sites attempt to screen advertisers to ensure that the breeders
listed are responsible and sell healthy, home-raised French Bulldog
puppies to carefully screened buyers. There are many, many sites now
online that advertise dog breeders - many are a Mecca for puppy
mills and backyard breeders. We recommend that you steer clear of
these resources in favor of sites that are more selective in the
breeders whom they allow to advertise.
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French Bulldog clubs and rescues web sites can help you learn
even more about the French Bulldog dog breed, help you locate a
responsible French Bulldog breeder, or help you find a French
Bulldog dog or puppy from a rescue, in need of a second chance for a
loving, forever home. We've compiled the following list of French
Bulldog clubs and French Bulldog rescues web sites for your
convenience:
Choosing a name for your French Bulldog puppy can be a daunting
task! There are so many names to choose from that it can take a lot
of thought and research to find just the right name for your French
Bulldog. Usually, it's best to get to know your puppy for a few days
or weeks. Often your puppy's personality will help you decide on
just the right name to choose. Does he have a sense of humor? A
serious side? A goofy way of cocking his head to one side? A strange
love of cantaloupe? By observing your new French Bulldog puppy over
the first days or weeks, you should at least have a clue about what
type of name you want to give. There are a ton of dog names and pet
names web sites on the internet. Some are wonderful information
resources, while others, unfortunately, are just "garbage" sites set
up with the sole purpose of cashing in on visitor hits for this
popular subject.
We recommend the following sites to assist you in choosing a name
for your new French Bulldog puppy. These sites offer inventive,
unique, original and creative pet names suggestions that have helped
thousands of new puppy owners in selecting just the right name for
their new baby!
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