French Bulldog

HISTORY

ORIGIN FRANCE

GROUP NON SPORITING GROUP

The French Bulldog originated in the 19th century when the French people bred English Bulldogs with smaller French terriers. This was and still is a popular companion breed.

APPEARANCE(S)

French Bulldogs are short to the ground and have a compact body. They have erect bat like ears, and round dark colored eyes. The head is square, and nose and muzzle are very short. The lips droop down past the chin, so they look like they are frowning all of the time. The French Bulldog is considered a brachycephalic breed, this refers the super short muzzle and the way the nose looks like it is smashed into the face. These dogs are more prone to breathing problems, and they will snort and sneeze frequently. The skin is loose over the body and there are wrinkles present on the forehead and down the back. The tail is usually docked, or can have a screw like appearance.

COLOR(S)

This breed can be seen in brindle, bridle and white, cream, fawn, or black.

COAT

The coats are short and smooth.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Low

POSITIVES

This breed is sweet and loving. They like most everyone in the family, but they do tend to get attached to one person. They prefer to be a single person dog, rather than a family dog.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed is known to be stubborn.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country or city.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs to have the wrinkles on the face and neck kept clean and dry to prevent skin infections.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Atopy

• Heatstroke

• Skin Problems

• Breathing Problems

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

French Bulldog Club of America
2108 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047

FUN FACT(S)

The Bulldog has been a very popular breed to use in the movies.