Breed Description

The French Bulldog, also known as Frenchie, is a muscular and compact breed that is great with small living areas. They have small-to-medium build, about 22-28 pounds, and 11-13 inches tall.

Coat

The French Bulldog has a short, smooth, and fine coat. Their skin is loose and soft; particularly on the head and shoulders that forms wrinkles. They shed coats during change in seasons, and may carry out through the year. Brindle, fawn and white, brindle and white are acceptable. All colors aside from solid mouse, black, liver, black and white, black and tan, and white with black are also permissible.

Activity

The French Bulldog needs to be taken on long walks daily. Running around freely in a large fenced yard is not enough to satisfy their instinct to walk. Owners should remember that this breed cannot tolerate heat due to their flat muzzle, and breathing difficulty during extreme temperatures. It is important for this breed to be never exercised during hot climates as this may result to heatstroke. Water and proper shade are imperative at all times.

Temperament

Courageous, yet affectionate and playful, the French Bulldog's temperament is child-like. They want to be loved, and loves to be the center of attention. They are alert, inquisitive and bright, making them great watch dogs. They are fun-loving, with the fascination of roaming around the yard. Friendly, obedient, and willing to please, this is generally a stable breed, but can at times be stubborn. They get along well with almost everyone, even other pets and children. They can sometimes be a one-person dog, highly sensitive especially to their owners; they may sulk if they feel they've upset their owners.

Overview

The French dog lives for, and continues to be a companion dog. This breed is small, muscular, and has a heavy bone structure. Their affectionate nature and balanced disposition makes them a popular breed. They are generally alert and active, but not high strung.

Care

The French Bulldog requires minimal grooming. Regular brushing with firm-bristle brush is enough, and bathing should only be done when necessary.

Training

French Bulldogs are known to be willful and stubborn at times. They are challenging to train, and have difficulty learning to act on commands. Owners should be more willful than these dogs. Some have luck in crate training this breed, as they may have a hard time focusing on the task, and get easily distracted. This little bully should be handled with a strong and patient trainer. It is important for this breed to obey basic commands, and puppy classes are one of the best ways to socialize this stubborn breed. Start training this breed at an early age as to avoid these unwanted behaviors to occur.

Character

The French Bulldog is playful, affectionate, and good-natured. Bred primarily as companion pet, this breed is intelligent, trainable, and at their happiest with close human relationships. They are generally great with children, and get along well with other pets.