Breed InfoFrench BulldogDog Breed Information.
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The French Bulldog is a companion dog, adaptable, playful and smart. The breed is small and muscular with heavy bone structure, a smooth coat, a short face and trademark “bat” ears. Prized for its affectionate nature and balanced disposition, they are generally active and alert, but not unduly boisterous.
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PERSONALITY This is a smart, loving dog who wants and needs to spend lots of time with his family. A fun-loving freethinker, the French Bulldog takes well to training when it’s done in a positive manner with lots of food rewards, praise, and play. HEALTH Breeders are responsible for the health, temperament, and type they create and share with others and that they pass down to future breeders. They are genetic engineers, planning breeding's and twisting genes to achieve that look, personality, movement, and so on that is so desirable, and is something that shouldn’t taken lightly. This starts with health testing. The breeder’s job is to take the health test results, and consider them in the larger picture of breed type and temperament and try to make the best decision they can and attempt to not double up on less than ideal results in hopes to better the breed. CARE In general, the Frenchie is more lapdog than a jogging partner. Routine exercise is still recommended, but use caution: this breed can easily overheat due to its short, stubby nose and potential airway problems. Daily exercise is important, but don't overdo it. FEEDING A high-quality dog food appropriate to the dog’s age (puppy, adult, or senior) will have all the nutrients the breed needs. Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. GROOMING French Bulldogs are fairly easy to groom and need only an occasional brushing to keep their coat healthy. They are average shedders. Begin grooming your Frenchie at a young age and teach your puppy to stand on a table or floor to make this experience easier on both of you. |
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Children friendlyFrenchies get along well with children, and they’re not so tiny that they can’t live in a household with a toddler.
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Hate to be aloneIf you want an outdoor dog who can be left alone for long periods of time, the Frenchie is not the breed for you.
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Great housekeeperFrench Bulldogs make excellent watchdogs and will alert their people to approaching strangers, but it’s not their style to bark without cause. |
