French Bulldog Information

Description:  The French Bulldog are active, intelligent, muscular and heavy boned, with a smooth coat, and compactly built; of medium or small structure. "Frenchies" are bred primarily as pets and companions, but they also make a good watchdog. They are to some limits a smaller version of the English Bulldog. Frenchies makes good apartment dogs, but also enjoy roaming outside on a leash. French Bulldogs are wonderful companions to small children who love to play dress-up, or a lonely delivery driver looking for a lighthearted partner to ride shotgun. In a family situation they behave like a child, demanding a great deal of personal attention and interaction.

Other Names:     Bouledogue Francais

Height:     12 inches
Weight:     22 - 28 lbs.

Colors:  Short, smooth, close and finely textured.

Coat:  Brindle, pied or fawn.

Temperament:  Affectionate, playful, courageous

With Children:  Yes

With Pets:   Yes, good nature makes them compatible.

Watch-dog:    High
Guard-dog:    Low

Care and Training:    Teeth and nails should be tended to regularly. Daily rub down of their coat with a rough cloth. Minimal exercise is needed for the French Bulldog.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - Low

Activity:    Medium - Low. Short walks on long leash. Relaxed games of fetch.

Living Environment:   Apartment or house, fenced yard, cooler climate, owners who will heap attention on them. More suited for an individual, French Bulldogs thrive on a one-to-one relationship.

Health Issues:    Because of their short nose they tend to snore and have some breathing problems. Heat stroke, eye injuries and skin problems.

Life Span:    8 - 14 Years
Litter Size:    2 - 5

Country of Origin:    France

History:    The French claim the breed as theirs, but other would disagree. French Bulldogs are a descendant of small bulldogs, but it is not know whether they were from France or Spain. Britain accepted the breed's club membership in 1912.

First Registered by the AKC: 1898

AKC Group: Non-Sporting

Class: Non-Sporting

Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB), UKC