The Playful French Bulldog

Dog breed info
French Bulldog
Weight: 19 — 28 lbs
Height: 11” — 13”
AKC Rank 2008 #26
Lifespan: 9—11 yrs
Group Non Sporting
Origin France

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Dog Breed Info – The French Bulldog

Breed Overview

Origin 1800’s. Original function, lap dog. Today, companion dog. Colors: Brindle, white, brindle and white.

During the 1800’s workers left England for France. They brought toy bulldogs with them. French women, especially, were attracted to the bulldogs, especially the ones with erect ears. French breeders tried to consistently produce the erect “bat ears.“ By the late 1800’s, the breed had caught the attention of the upper class on France. Along this same time, American visitors to France brought a few of these dogs back to America. They started breeding the dogs.

An American club was formed and in 1898 and sponsored a dog show. It was registered by the AKC in the same year

Independent and a bit stubborn. Not easy to train. The French Bulldog is intelligent and alert and wants to please, but he is slow to catch on. Use clicker training with positive reinforcement. Your dog will do well with this method. If you are persistent, patient, the dog will learn.

Crate Training

Want to crate train your French Bulldog? It’s easy and if you’re interested, take a look and you’ll see what to do. Crate training your puppy will save many headaches and problems.

Potty Training

Some French Bulldog puppies can be difficult to house train, potty train, toilet train, housebreak or whatever you want to call it. If you have a puppy, decide if you want to crate or paper potty train it. For the best results, we have a page at Crate vs Paper Potty Training which will help you decide and from there you can get all the information you need to get the job done. Always praise the pup profusely when she goes potty in the RIGHT PLACE so she knows she has done a good thing. Either method will work for this breed.

If you have an older dog, take the dog outside every two hours until she gets the idea which door leads to her potty area. Older dogs catch on to the potty or housebreaking pretty fast once they are shown what to do. Top

The French Bulldog is a clown, a best buddy and a lapdog.

If you happen to get a Frenchie with separation anxiety problem, that can be dealt with by investing a few hours of work on your part and some “tough love.” This is Hilton, a French Bulldog who is “resting between naps.”
Photo sent in by his master, Ivan from France. Thanks, Ivan! Top

Friendly Toward Other Dogs

Fair. French Bulldogs are not aggressive. Some will tolerate other dogs better than others. One of my uncle’s Frenchie got along with all strange dogs.

Friendly Toward Other Pets

Not always. Some French Bulldogs do fairly well with other animals, but this varies from dog to dog. It’s best if the dog is raised with the other pets.

Friendly Toward Strangers

No. This is a one-or-two-owner-dog that remains loyal. Strangers are not always welcome.

Playfulness

Loves to play, especially in the house. One of my uncles had a French Bulldog that made us laugh more than anything else. We would take the dog for a short evening walk and that was all he needed. He played in the house with his toys and my uncle in 20 minute spurts. In between, he’d nap.

Yes, very affectionate with it’s owner. Tends to be a one-master dog and becomes 100% devoted, as well as protective. This is a true lap dog.

No. These Frenchies are not especially tolerant of the boisterous, rambunctious, unpredictable antics of kids.

Two Frenchies – Just good friends

Good with Seniors over 65?

Yes. The Frenchie is an excellent choice for the senior! Loving, loyal lap dog. Entertaining, silly, low exercise needs, this dog is perfect for seniors. A simple walk now and then or a little game of fetch in the living room is all the dog needs to complete his day. Check for French Bulldog Rescue groups for an adult dog if longevity is an issue.

Living environment

Apartment, condo, farm, big city all OK.

A French Bulldog can get by with a small, fenced backyard or no yard at all. They do like to explore and sniff around but they do that on walks anyway.

. “May I have my dinner now?”

Energy level

Moderate. Low impact dog. Enough energy to act silly, play a bit, take a walk and curl up on his owners lap.

Light. One or two short walks and a little play time (not much) is plenty. The French Bulldog will develop breathing problems if you romp too much with him, so low-key everything.

Somewhat. Will bark at perceived dangers.

No. Maybe the barking will deter an intruder.

Brush the little guy out once a week. He’ll appreciate the attention. Use a medium to stiff bristle brush

It is important to clean out the folds (wrinkles) on the face and keep them clean and dry. This is true with any Bulldog or Mastiff with a smashed-in face. Top

3rd book from the left is “101 Dog Tricks” which will give your Frenchie lots of mental stimulation and fun things to do. I have never seen so many unusual things for a dog to do as are taught in this book!

The book on the right is by the American National Red Cross and deals with dog emergencies, injuries and illnesses. It is a valuable reference manual for every dog owner to keep close at hand. ________________________________________________ Top

In the event you decide to go looking for French Bulldog puppies, be SURE to find reputable breeders that really know what they are doing. Be sure the puppy has been well socialized and started in obedience training.
French Bulldog Breeders with puppies for sale.

French Bulldog Rescue

In the event you are seriously considering the adoption of a Frenchie and are looking for a French Bulldog Rescue group or groups in your state, here are several links that might help:
Petfinder – French Bulldog Rescue If you adopt a dog, try to locate the dog health papers. They could come in handy.
Adopt A Pet This is an interesting site. Be sure to check your local papers for French Bulldog Rescue groups or foster homes and all the kennels or dog pound if you have one.

This is basically a healthy breed. Don’t let the list below scare you! Your own dog will probably never have ANY of these problems. These are the dog illness and medical problems this breed is prone to that have been listed by various veterinarians at different times over the past decade or so and some pertain to puppies and very young dogs that a breeder would deal with.

The information contained herein has been gathered from numerous books by veterinarians and is intended as general information only. Every dog and situation is different. You must see your vet. Our information is for general interest only and not intended to replace the advice provided by your own veterinarian.

Facial fold dermatitis—Inflammation of the skin folds on the face of dogs such as the Mastiff and French Bulldog. Moisture and dirt caught in the folds breed bacterial infections. This causes significant itching for the dog. The vet will prescribe a suitable cleansing shampoo and antibiotic medication, as the infections will probably reoccur.

Other problems could occur with your French Bulldog. If you notice any problems with your pet, take it to the vet immediately. This website is for general information only and is not intended to, in any way, be a medical guide.

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