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French Bulldog Size
Variations: None
French Bulldog
Colors:
Brindle French Bulldog
Pied French Bulldog
Fawn French Bulldog
White French Bulldog (not recognized by AKC)
French Bulldog Height: 32 cm (male)
30.5 cm (female)
French Bulldog Weight:
13 kg (male)
11 kg (female)
French Bulldog
Exercise Needs: Minimal
French Bulldog
Grooming Needs: Minimal
French Bulldog Life Expectancy (Lifespan):
11 to 13 years
Are French Bulldogs Child-Friendly? Yes, with supervision.
French Bulldog Training:
Moderate
Breed Group:
Non-Sporting
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The French Bulldog dog breed originated in United States of
America. It is speculated that the French Bulldog actually came from England, likely brought to the Continent by lace workers from the UK. These (soon to be) French Bulldogs were actually culls, unwanted in England due to their smaller size, but welcomed in France as ratters and as family pets. The French preferred the smaller stature of this emerging breed and soon the French Bulldog was well established.
By 1915, the French Bulldog become popular in Paris as companions to prostitutes. The exotic dog attracted customers and wouldn’t cause a fuss when brought into hotel rooms. Even postcards from this era depict the French Bulldog along side scantily clad women. Soon, people in fashionable circles throughout France chose the French Bulldog as a risqué pet.
The French Bulldog is a compact, muscular dog with a square face. Frenchies have large ears that stand erect, wide dark eyes and a short muzzle. The most desired facial pattern is a central band of white fur that extends from the nose, between the eyes and over the head.
The French Bulldog is one of only a few breeds that has the loins (back legs) longer than the withers (front legs). This imbalance allows the French Bulldog to launch itself into a run that is faster than it's boxy frame with suggest.
To the novice dog owner, one might think that a French Bulldog’s temperament is not to be trifled with. This is not the case at all. In fact, the Frenchie is a gentle, easy going breed that craves human contact. The French Bulldog will make few demands on his owner; a short evening walk, in indoor lifestyle and occasional brushing.
The French Bulldog's shortened muzzle can make breathing in hot, humid weather difficult, so best to avoid hours outside in summer months. In addition, the Frenchie can have difficulty regulating its body temperature so heat exhaustion (and worse) is a moderate summertime concern. The French Bulldog has a very sensible attitude towards barking. This attribute and his compact size makes the Frenchie a fine choice for apartment and condo dwellers. Finally, If you are considering a French Bulldog as a second pet, be aware that there can be aggression toward same sex dogs.
If you relish the idea of a pet that won’t run you ragged, then the French Bulldog is for you. Although he does require a daily walk, the Frenchie's exercise needs are minimal, especially when compared to other dogs. The French Bulldog cannot spend long periods of time outside in humid weather, so evening walks are best in summer months. Also, French Bulldogs are poor swimmers, as they are top heavy.
The French Bulldog is far more agile and speedy than one might expect from his compact build. His hind legs provide more power than seems necessary, really. Do be vigilant with using a leash as Frenchies do like to chase small furry creatures.
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Your French Bulldog’s grooming needs are minimal. His short, wiry coat needs regular brushing to stimulate the natural oils. Frenchies typically loathe baths. Luckily, their short hair and indoor lifestyle makes twice yearly baths reasonable. When bathing, you can put cotton wool in his ears to prevent infection. Also, be certain to rinse away any shampoo residue as this can irritate your French Bulldogs skin.
Your French Bulldog's biggest grooming concern is with respect to his ears. Frenchies are prone to ear infection and the responsible dog owner will check them regularly and wipe them with a clean, dry, cotton ball. Use caution when using any liquid or powder cleanser, as these products may do more harm than good if they drip into the ear canal.
When training your French Bulldog, or any dog, remember that you are in charge. If you are the one making and enforcing the rules, then you will be the leader. This is a key component to training your Frenchie. Don't let his cute, limpid eyes derail your training regime.
French Bulldogs are keen to please and you can capitalize on this by rewarding only desired behaviors and totally ignoring undesirable ones. This means you can withhold praise, treats and petting until the Frenchie does what is expected. The earlier training begins the better and remember that all family members are a part of the training team. Finally, be sure commands are consistent and reward is immediate.
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French Bulldogs are susceptible to several health problems. They include Von Willebrand's Disease and elongated soft palate (or cleft palate).
Some eye complaints include Cherry Eye, everted third eyelid, Glaucoma, retinal fold dysphasia, corneal ulcers and juvenile cataracts.
Also, skin problems related to skin folds are common as are problems with the French Bulldog's respiratory system.
The French Bulldog is wondrous creature. He is stocky and agile, faithful and easy-going. Generations of lap sitting and short leisurely strolls have made the French Bulldog into the perfect city dweller's pet. The French Bulldog's needs are few, only a comfortable bed, occasional grooming and lots of love. These simple creature comforts will keep your Frenchie happy and content for many years.
When purchasing your French Bulldog, resist the urge to purchase a dog inexpensively from a pet store or from an advertisement in a newspaper. You may unwittingly buy a mal-adjusted, sick, puppy mill dog. This is to be avoided at all costs.
Now 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.
We Highly Recommend:
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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!
French Bulldog Dog Names
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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 an 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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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 an 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.
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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 an French Bulldog dog or puppy 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:
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