The "Frenchie" as he is known to his admirers is a breed that has endeared himself because of his happy personality and distinctive appearance. In essence, he is similar to a miniature bulldog with the exception of his ears, which are large and bat-like in appearance. He has a personality that can be somewhat stubborn and spoiled, demanding attention. Fanciers say that he expects to be treated as a human child in the family. He likes nothing better than a warm lap or soft bed and being treated as a "V.I.P.".
This little dog has a short upturned nose and thus tends to snore. He can experience breathing difficulties in the heat. Eye injuries can be common since his eyes are round and protruding. His coat is quite short and he is the type of dog that should be protected when out in cold or wet weather. In appearance he is most like the larger Bulldog, except that his front is not quite as "bowed" in appearance. He should carry a good depth of chest and broadness to his front and should stand about 12 inches tall at the shoulder. The French claim to be the country of origin, but there is some disagreement to this. In the United States he is in the Non-Sporting group although in size he could be considered a member of the Toy Group.
The Frenchie is very loving and is considered a one person dog. If he is to be in a family with children he should be introduced at an early age to them. He can be encouraged to relate and respond to all members of the family but usually will pick a "favorite" that he considers belongs to him and will be a very loyal companion to that one person. This is a dog which can be clownish and delightful, he loves to play and is curious and thus can get into a lot of trouble. He is active and can be happy in the city and also on a farm, but should be a house dog. He does well on a leash and loves to go walking, but can be somewhat belligerent when he meets up with other dogs. Obedience training is a must, just because he is a small breed does not mean that he should be untrained and he has the strength to pull quite hard on a leash.
The French Bulldog is a breed which must be carefully bred as he can be one of those breeds which may only be delivered by Caesarean Section if attention is not paid to the size of the head. If a responsible breeder pays attention to this aspect the delivery can be normal. As with all the smaller breeds care must be taken that the dog is protected from over breeding. Unfortunately because a smaller breed is usually less expensive to raise it can easily become a profitable venture for unscrupulous breeders who are only in it for the money, rather than a commitment to maintaining the quality of the breed.
The French Bulldog can best be described as a tough and compact dog. Over the years the French Bulldog has become a very popular family pet. They are likely to have descended from the English Bulldog despite their name and then mixed with other French and English breeds along the way. During the late 1800's there was much popularity for the Bulldog in France and it was also at this time that the dog was brought to North America. The French Bulldog has always been a member of the non-sporting breed group and is best known as a family pet. The breed was first accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1898. When full grown they will typically weight between seventeen to twenty-eight pounds with an average height between eleven to twelve inches at the shoulder. By considering the temperament and needs of the French Bulldog you can determine if this breed is right for you and your household. The French Bulldog typically looks like a dwarf mastiff and can be either small or medium sized. They have broad shoulders, deep chest and thick neck along with muscles that are well developed. Brindle or fawn and white are the preferred coat colors for show dogs. Although dogs bred for non-show purposes can also be black, mouse and liver. Their personality is primarily energy and affection. They make such excellent family pets because of their ability to form close and loving bonds. For the family they also make faithful watchdogs and prefer to spend as much time as possible near their human companions. However, because French Bulldog's are not a member of the sporting group they have very little energy and don't require a lot of exercise. Although a family dog they tend to do better with mature children since they may not be very tolerant and understanding of the behavior of a young child. If you get a French Bulldog as a puppy then you can introduced other pets and they will tolerate them, but if you don't do it early then other pets likely won't work. Unlike the English Bulldog, the French Bulldog is very easy to train due to their attentive and intelligent nature. Although most people prefer not to train their dog and just accept them as they are since they make sure excellent family pets without the training. You should consider one primarily special health need of the French Bulldog. They can develop breathing problems after excessive exercise, high levels of excitement or high environmental temperatures. This comes about because of their short nose and overall skull shape and is called Brachycephalic syndrome. The problem can become serious and life threatening. So don't walk them in hot, humid weather and don't leave them outside for extended periods of time. So you should try not to walk a French Bulldog in hot, humid weather and don't leave them outside in hot weather for extended periods of time. You should contact a veterinarian right away for medical treatment if you notice they are having trouble breathing or act like they can't catch their breath, this way you can treat the condition before it gets too serious.
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