This breed of dog has conquered legions of fans because of its wrinkled face, chubby cheeks, that characteristic snore, muscular body and smooth and shiny coat, in addition to the main feature that are its ears standing up.
Small, compact and a mouse hunter, its first guardians were butchers. The French Bulldog has a long history as a companion dog.
Bred in England to be a miniature Bulldog (at the height of the Industrial Revolution), they accompanied the English couturiers in moving to France where they received the nickname “Frenchie”.
The breed is extremely affectionate and today is one of the most sought after for companionship.
Very loyal to the owners, it is a great company for those who live alone or live with small children at home.
Like all dogs with a flat nose, it tends to snore a lot, almost all the time.
Let’s check out Frenchie’s profile:
Quiet, companions and always very affectionate with the tutors.
Origin
The French Bulldog is a breed of dog originally from England and popularized in France.
breed history
The first breed standard occurred in 1898, being modified in the years 1931, 1932 and 1948. And finally, the last modification in the standard occurred in 1994.
Butchers and wine dealers utilized French Bulldogs as hunting dogs. The many rodents were its major food source.
Centuries later, it became the favorite dog of the French upper bourgeoisie.
The French Bulldog breed belongs to group 9, designated for companion dogs.
behavioral characteristics
French Bulldog puppies are very playful and smart. Likewise, this dog is very affectionate with its owner and, above all, with children, even the most mischievous ones.
Although it has a grumpy appearance, it is also very friendly with other dogs or pets.
He loves to walk with his owners and hates being alone.
physical characteristics
As for size, the French Bulldog can reach from 29 to 35 cm. The weight of this breed can vary from 8 to 14 kg on average.
The coat is short, silky, and very velvety. Its color can vary between fawn, brindle or not, with or without white spots. Other colors are considered prohibited according to the Club due to genetic variations that, in addition to being outside the established standard for the breed, have several health problems related to this variation.
The eyes are very large and round, dark in color, slightly protruding.
The French Bulldog snores and is predisposed to drool.
Life expectancy
The French Bulldog can live an average of 9 to 11 years.
Skills
It is a breed whose main aptitude is hunting.
Curiosity
Particularly one of the charms of the French Bulldog are its bat ears, one of the most striking features, but do you imagine that they could not exist today? They came from crosses performed by Americans.
It’s time to justify the title of “celebrity darling”:
Since arriving in France, the French Bulldog has been popular with artists and high society. Over the years, fame reached the United States, and in 1898 a special event was held in New York for the French Bulldog, with the right to be present by the press.
To this day the breed is beloved in America and celebrities like Lady Gaga and Leonardo DiCaprio have always been big fans.
In addition to companions, they were once excellent hunters, but today their work is based on being fabulous with friends and family.
Whether you’re an apartment-dweller or a first-time pet parent, you’ll love this affectionate breed.
Due to respiratory limitations and their structure, they do not know and cannot swim, so tutors must be extra careful in this regard.
The French Bulldog belongs to the brachycephalic category, which makes its resistance and breathing capacity decrease a lot, so if the dog is very active, great care must be taken. The French are prone to breathing problems in hot or humid weather.
They need a lot of attention, they are sometimes possessive, but they are also the best companions. They really will stay on your toes all day long.
