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French Bulldog Facts
- Group
- Non Sporting
- Affiliations
- AKC, CKC, UKC
- Height
- 10" - 12"
- Weight
- 16-28 lbs.
- Lifespan
- 12 years | Add yours
- Exercise Requirement
- Training Requirement
- Grooming Requirement
- Colors
- Breed Characteristics
Alternate Names
bouledogue Francais, Boule-Dog Francais, Frenchies
Origin
The French bulldog originated in France.
Date Of Origin
This breed was developed in the 1860's.
History
The French bulldog was developed as a companion dog from the miniature bulldogs English lace workers brought to France brought with them when they immigrated in search of better jobs. The English dog mated with local breeds and soon became popular in fashionable circles.
Description
The French bulldog is a muscular, compact, and heavily boned dog. Its head is large and square with an upturned nose and short, heavily wrinkled muzzle. The large, naturally erect, rounded ears are often described as bat like. The skin is soft and forms wrinkles at the head, neck, and shoulders. The tail is naturally short and can be straight or screw. The short, fine coat may be brindle, fawn, white or brindle and white.
Temperament
This is an affectionate, stable and intelligent dog that can be stubborn. It gets along with most people, including strangers, children and other animals. It tends to be a one person dog.
Uses
The French bulldog is a companion dog that also makes itself useful as a guardian of the apartment. It is also a ruthless hunter of mice.
Health Concerns
Atopy, back problems, brachycephalic syndrome, elongated soft palate, heatstroke.
Additional Information
Be sure to supervise this dog around water! Also this breed should not be aloud to become fat because a swollen abdomen can impair its breathing.
Sources
The Howell Book Of Dogs
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2007
Website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Author: Liz Palika
Dog Bible
Publisher: BowTie Press, 2005
Website: http://www.bowtiepress.com/bowtie/
Authors: Kristin Meuh-Roe, Jarelle S. Stein
Simon & Schusters Guide to Dogs
Publisher: Simon & Schuster inc, 1980
Website: http://www.simonandschuster.com
Author: Elizabeth Meriwether Schuler
The New Encyclopedia of the Dog
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000
Website: http://www.dk.com
Author: Bruce Fogle
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