Is The French Bulldog Right For You?
- 1French Bulldogs are well known as excellent companion dogs with a sweet temperament.
- 2French Bulldogs are patient and affectionate with children, making them excellent family pets.
- 3Frenchies require minimal exercise and rarely bark, making them ideal apartment pets.
- 4Care must be taken in hot, humid, and cold weather due to their short snouts.
HISTORY
The creation of 19th century French lace makers looking for a more compact version of the English Bulldog, the French Bulldog was originally thought of as a toy version of their popular companion predecessor. A dog far braver than their size would imply, this breed became popular originally with the lower class, but gained acceptance into the upper echelon because of their great personality.
Quick Facts
Size
Medium
Lifespan
10-12 years
Hair Length
Short
Male Height
19-22 (9-10kg.)
Male Weight
22-28 pounds (10-13kg.)
Female Height
19-22 (9-10kg.)
Female Weight
22-28 pounds (10-13kg.)
Litter Size
3-5 puppies
Personality
An easy going, loveable, playful, curious breed, the French Bulldog is a natural clown. While they may be standoffish around other dogs, they are nothing but lovable around people (although they may play favorites with one owner). They get along well with kids and love to play. They are also full of energy, but may tucker out early on hot summer days. .
Color
The French Bulldog can be seen in brindle, brindle and white, fawn and white, and any color except solid black, mouse, liver, black and tan, black and white, or white with black (without any trace of brindle coloring).
Health Concerns
French Bulldogs require frequent visits to the vet. Serious health concerns with French Bulldogs are:
- eye problems
- respiratory problems (brachycephalic)
- Obesity
Appearance
A tiny, boxy, snub nosed, brick of a dog, the French Bulldog looks like a smaller, less wrinkly version of their English counterpart. They have the trademark Bulldog jowly upper lip, and their lower jaw is squared off. Their tail can either be straight or a curly cue, but what really sets this breed apart are their large, bat like ears that sit erect atop their head.
