The French Bulldog is a companion dog. The breed is small and muscular with heavy bone structure, a smooth coat, a short face and trademark “bat†ears.
Prized for its affectionate nature and balanced disposition, they are generally active and alert, but not unduly boisterous.
Weight
16 – 28 pounds
Height
11 inch – 1 foot
Lifespan
11 – 14 years
Personality
This is a smart, loving dog who wants and needs to spend lots of time with his people. A fun-loving freethinker, the French Bulldog takes well to training when it’s done in a positive manner with lots of food rewards, praise, and play.
Health
In Frenchies, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), Patellar or elbow dysplasia, Cardiac, and congenial deafness. You can confirm health clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org). DNA 4 panel for French Bulldogs, covering CDPA, CMR1, JHC, and HUU.
Care
French Bulldogs do not need a lot of exercise. They have fairly low energy levels, although there are exceptions to every rule. To keep their weight down, however, they need daily exercise through short walks or play times in the yard. Many French Bulldogs enjoy playing and will spend much of their time in various activities, but they are not so high energy that they need a large yard or long periods of exercise.
Feeding
Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Grooming
French Bulldogs are fairly easy to groom and need only an occasional brushing to keep their coat healthy. They are average shedders. Begin grooming your Frenchie at a young age and teach your puppy to stand on a table or floor to make this experience easier on both of you.
Important
Know your breeder- This is one of the most abused breeds in the world. Because of price they are breed by breeders for financial gain only! Common term is puppy mills. They can range from extreme neglect and over crowding; to frenchies that are treated well, kept clean and feed, yet still live a life in a wire cage.
Support breeders whose dogs are part of family and loved as much as you will love their puppies.
Children friendly
Frenchies get along well with children, and they’re not so tiny that they can’t live in a household with a toddler.
Hate to be alone
If you want an outdoor dog who can be left alone for long periods, the Frenchie is not the breed for you.
Excellent housekeeper
French Bulldogs make excellent watchdogs and will alert their people to approaching strangers, but it’s not their style to bark without cause.