French Bulldog
Description
It
was around
1850 -1860 that English Lacemakers of Nottingham left for France to
continue their trade and took with them their "toy" or miniature British
Bulldogs because of the dog's compact size, companionship and ratting
abilities.
They were then bred with local French dogs to produce the French
Bulldog.
The
French style breed became popular in England in the 1900's and then in
America as Americans in Paris fell in love with them and took them home.
The French Bulldog continues to be a much
sought after breed, and availability is limited, so be prepared to wait.
Temperament
These courageous and intelligent dogs are quite robust and
can be very clownish making them excellent playmates with children. Not
a very yappy dog and said to make great watchdogs these hardy little
dogs will stand their ground if confronted by unfamiliar people. The
French Bulldog is bred solely as a companion dog
and just thrives on lots of love and attention.
Appearance
Height: 30cm (12in)
Weight: 10-15kg (23-33lb),
Similar to the Bulldog, the face of the 'Frenchie' is
flattened although not as much, with the biggest difference being the
ears which stand stiffly upright with the edges curved slightly forward
and are held erect by cartilage which begins to stiffen at 10 days of
age. Their colouring consists of
brindle (which can have white but is mostly brindle), pied (mostly
white), and fawn.
Grooming
As their coat
rarely sheds, minimal grooming is required using a soft brush or mitten
brush to remove loose hairs.
Life Expectancy
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Being a flat faced breed, they are prone to heat stress and
breathing problems, therefore it is imperative that they be kept cool
during hot weather. Among some of their other
potential health
problems is a weakness in the back which can be aggravated by the dog
jumping down from furniture, particularly when young, luxating patellas
(dislocating knee joints) and soft palate problems in some lines.
Suitability
Making excellent
house pets due to their compact size, gentle nature and shedding only
small amounts of hair. These dogs however are quite happy to just live
in a flat with minimal exercise even though daily walks are a great way
to maintain the dog's fitness but should not be exercised in the heat of
the day. Care should be taken around any type of water because of
their physique French Bulldogs don’t know how to swim making a fenced
suburban backyard ideal for their safety. A great watchdog and thriving
on human companionship making them really ideal for retirees, apartment
dwellers, families and singles who have time to devote to a dog.
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