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AppearanceThe French Bulldog dog breed is a small yet sturdy breed.They have large, rounded ears which stand up straight. Almost batlike ears. A pretty flat head, though not as massive as an English Bulldog’s head. The body is pear-shaped, meaning the shoulders are wider than the tail area.French Bulldogs come in a variety of colours; fawn, brindle, white and a mix of fawn or brindle with white. The coat is easy to take care of and is very short and soft. As a matter of fact, their skin is so soft you’ll find it hard not to pet them Their big, round eyes should be dark in colour. The jaws close in the traditional bulldog undershot bite.Quite remarkable is the tail, which can be straight or screwed (not curly). Height: 11-12 inches (27-30cm) Weight: 22-28 pounds (10-13kg) TemperamentThe French Bulldog dog breed is a very pleasant and playful breed. They love to clown around and get along well with other animals, especially dogs. Do be wary of possible same sex aggression, especially from the females.Curious as they are, they get along great with strangers. They do tend to bond very closely to one person though. Frenchies as they are lovingly called are not loud or yappy, so they make great apartment dogs. They also do well with children, as long as the children know how to treat a dog properly. They might play too rough with younger children so be sure to keep a close eye on them. A word of warning for the clean freaks, French Bulldogs may slobber and drool. Not all of them do, but you should keep it in mind if you consider buying this breed. They also tend to snort, snore, wheeze and have some issues with excess gas. Other things to think about living in a small apartment. The French Bulldog is quite active indoors and can play for hours if you let him. Though not all Frenchies have the same stamina. Do take them out for a daily walk besides the indoor play. They ‘re not the easiest dogs to train, and they can get quite willful if they feel their owner isn’t a strong pack leader. Consistency, firmness and patience are the key to an enthusiastic, affectionate canine city companion. HealthcareLike other short faced breeds, the French Bulldog dog breed is prone to respiratory and eye problems. Pay extra attention to your Frenchies weight. Too much weight will cause extra breathing problems.They can also suffer from an elongated soft palate or cleft palate, although puppies diagnosed with this problem are usually put down right after birth. Some Frenchies suffer from Von Willebrand’s disease, which causes blood clotting issues. If you’re thinking about breeding French Bulldogs, quite often the puppies have to be delivered by a Cesarean cut, because of their big heads. This is an extra risk for both the bitch and the puppies. Other health issues include thyroid disease, skin allergies, obsessive foot licking, interdigital cysts and megaesophagusFrench Bulldogs have problems regulating their temperature due to their compact airways. Make sure they have a cool spot to rest in the summer as they tend to overheat and suffer from heat strokes quite easily. Cooling pads are a great solution if you live in a warm region. Their short coat needs very little attention, just the occasional brush every now and then. They are average shedders.This breed has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. Breed BackgroundThe French Bulldog dog breed originated from… believe it or not, England. It was originally bred as a mini version of the English Bulldog. Then in the mid 1800s some French breeders took a few back to France and cross bred them with French terriers. They were very popular as ratters but these days they’re just companion dogs (although they still hunt mice very well).Return from French Bulldog dog breed to the list of small dog breeds
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