About The French Bulldog
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The French Bulldog can best be described as a tough and compact dog. Over the years the French Bulldog has become a very popular family pet. They are likely to have descended from the English Bulldog despite their name and then mixed with other French and English breeds along the way.
During the late 1800’s the breed was brought to North America and also became very popular in France. As an excellent family pet the French Bulldog has always been a member of the sporting group. The American Kennel Club first accepted the breed in 1898. They will typically grow to be eleven to twelve inches at the shoulder with a weight between seventeen to twenty-eight pounds when fully grown. Consider the temperament and needs of the French Bulldog to determine if they are the right breed for you and your household. This way you can ensure you are getting the right breed for you and your household.
The French Bulldog typically looks like a dwarf mastiff and can be either small or medium sized. They have broad shoulders, deep chest and thick neck along with muscles that are well developed. Brindle or fawn and white are the preferred coat colors for show dogs. Although dogs bred for non-show purposes can also be black, mouse and liver.
Their personality is primarily energy and affection. They make such excellent family pets because of their ability to form close and loving bonds. For the family they also make faithful watchdogs and prefer to spend as much time as possible near their human companions. However, because French Bulldog’s are not a member of the sporting group they have very little energy and don’t require a lot of exercise. While they make a great family dog they should only be around mature children since they tend not to understand or tolerate the behavior of younger children. They will tolerate other animals if introduced when they are still a puppy, otherwise the you shouldn’t have other pets with a French Bulldog.
Due to their attentive and intelligent nature the French Bulldog is very easy to train, unlike the English Bulldog. Although many choose to just keep the dog as a family pet without any training.
There are some special health concerns of the French Bulldog that you need to consider. The primary risk is that the French Bulldog can develop breathing problems when they do excessive exercise, high levels of excitement or high environmental temperatures. This is known as Brachycephalic syndrome and is a result of their short nose and overall skull shape. It is possible for these breathing problems to become serious and life threatening. So you should try not to walk a French Bulldog in hot, humid weather and don’t leave them outside in hot weather for extended periods of time. You should contact a veterinarian right away for medical treatment if you notice they are having trouble breathing or act like they can’t catch their breath, this way you can treat the condition before it gets too serious.
The French Bulldog is one of three Bulldog types. Through Bulldog information you can determine if the French Bulldog is right for you.
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