French bulldog puppies Experts have debated, and continue to debate, the origins of this breed. A small English Bulldog, perhaps one as small as a toy, may be one of the ancestors, but there were probably several different breeds in France that were crossed with the Bulldogs in the late 1800s.
One of the distinguishing features of the breed today is the upright bat ears; Early American breeders can be established with crediting this feature. European dogs of this time period had the rose ears of the English Bulldogs.
The French Bulldog stands 10 to 12 inches tall and generally weighs between 16 to 28 pounds. The head is large and square, with a domed forehead.
The muzzle is very short. The eyes are large and dark; the bat ears are large and upright. The body is muscular and heavy-boned. The tail is straight on screwed. The coat of the French Bulldog is short and smooth; many colors are acceptable, but brindle and white or brindle and fawn are the most common.
This breed's coat should be brushed twice weekly. The wrinkles on the face should be cleaned daily. Frenchies are relatively low-activity dogs, although they do like to play and enjoy long walks. Their short muzzles make them prone to breathing difficulties, though, so exercises should be avoided during hot, humid weather.
Training should begin early. Although Frenchies are companion dogs, they can also have a mind of their own. The French Bull Dog club of America says, "Although cute and cuddly-looking, a French Bulldog has a big personality and needs an adequate amount of training to make it a civilized companion." House training can sometimes be a challenge.
This breed makes an excellent companion for a sedentary person who is home quite a bit. Although this breed can be good with children, they prefer adults to active kids. Unfortunately, as a brachycephalic (short-muzzled) and dwarf breed, French Bulldogs do have some health concerns, including breathing problems, back disorders, and difficulties with anesthesia.
With that being said, please consider a different breed of dog if you have children in your house hold. Young children can especially cause a conflict with owning this breed due to the fact that young children tend to sometimes get a little rough with dogs. I can tell you this from my own experience as I am often forced to prevent my 3-year old son from playing rough.
French bulldog puppies French bulldogs are not the most active dogs in the planet. In fact on a scale of 1 to 10 one 10 being most active and one being list active, your Frenchie ranks one with no regrets. Frenchies are content to just lie down and do nothing. This is one of the reasons why Frenchies are susceptible to obesity.
Designing a good exercise regimen for your French bulldog is necessary to keep your Frenchie fit and healthy. The physical character of French bulldogs makes them intolerant to most exercises and very susceptible to heat. Thus exercises for French bulldogs should be mild and not be physically exerting on the Frenchies.
The best time to exercise these dogs is early in the morning and later at night when it is cool. This will minimize the risk of the dog succumbing to heat. Exercise should not be done for long periods of time, these dogs only require mild exercise. This means that exercise session be only for a short while.
This dog has hard time breathing because of its compromised air passages. Therefore, any exercise that will increase the demand for oxygen should not be overdone since this dog will have a hard time getting enough air to meet the demand. Watch the Frenchie during exercise, any signs of exhaustion will act as a cue to stop the exercise.
A form of exercise that is well tolerated by this breed is walking. The walking should not be for long distances and should be done when it is cool outside In order to keep the Frenchie comfortable, walk at a reasonable pace. Never try to entice the dog to chase after you, this is dangerous since the air passages may become occluded resulting in sufficient supply of oxygen. This will cause the dog to collapse and may lead to other complex conditions.
Never ever leave a French dog unattained near a pool of water. These dogs are not good swimmers and will have hard time staying afloat in water. If you want a dog that you can teach how to swim, then this is not the breed for you.
While exercise is important, it should not be too serious an affair such that the bulldog is anxious and reluctant to go. Make exercise fun for your dog by including some fun activities. You can use this time to teach the dog a new trick such as 'play dead.' You may also hide things on the path you use for walking and let your bulldog find them. These activities will be a lot of fun for you and the dog and their accomplishment will give the dog a boost of confidence and stimulate him mentally.
French bulldog puppies are intelligent dogs that will appreciate a good challenge every once in a while. Meal time should not come before exercise. When the dog is full, he will be more reluctant to go out and exercise and may prefer to play or take a nap