Information About The French Bulldog

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.

The Bulldog was very popular in France during the late 1800’s and this was also around the time the breed was brought to North America. The French Bulldog is known as an excellent family pet and has always been a member of the non-sporting group. In 1898 the breed was first accepted into the American Kennel Club. Their weight when fully grown is typically between seventeen to twenty-eight pounds and their height between eleven to twelve inches at the shoulder. You can determine if this breed is right for you and your household by considering the temperament and needs of the French Bulldog.

The French Bulldog can be either small or medium in their overall size and often has a dwarf mastiff appearance. They typically have broad shoulders, a deep chest, a thick neck and muscles that are well developed. The coat is typically a brindle color or fawn and white. If they are not used as a show dog they can also be bred with a coat color of black, mouse and liver colors.

Their personality is typically one of affection and energy. They easily form close and loving bonds so this helps them make excellent family pets. They are also very faithful watchdogs for the family and prefer to spend as much time as possible near the human companions. However, they typically have little energy and low exercise requirements because they are a not a sporting dog.

While they make a great family dog they should only be around mature children since they tend not to understand or tolerate the behavior of younger children. They will tolerate other animals if introduced when they are still a puppy, otherwise the you shouldn’t have other pets with a French Bulldog.

The French Bulldog is different from the English Bulldog in the fact that they are actually easy to train because of their attentive and intelligent nature. Although many like to keep them untrained as a family pet and choose not to train them.

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.

When you notice trouble breathing or they are acting like they can’t catch their breath then you should contact a veterinarian right away for medical treatment before the condition can get too serious. Otherwise the condition can progress until there is no way to treat it.

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