| The French Bulldog can best be described as a | | | | human companions and are very faithful watchdogs |
| compact and tough dog. For many years the French | | | | for the family. Since the breed is not considered a |
| Bulldog has been a popular pet for the family. While | | | | sporting dog and typically has low energy they don't |
| known as the French Bulldog it is likely that it | | | | have much exercise requirements. Although a good |
| descended from the English Bulldog along with a mix | | | | family pet they do tend to do better with the more |
| of other French and English breeds. | | | | mature children since they sometimes won't be very |
| During the late 1800's there was much popularity for | | | | tolerant or understanding of a young child's behavior. |
| the Bulldog in France and it was also at this time that | | | | The French Bulldog will typically tolerate other pets but |
| the dog was brought to North America. The French | | | | only if your introduce them to the French Bulldog when |
| Bulldog has always been a member of the | | | | they are still a puppy. |
| non-sporting breed group and is best known as a | | | | Due to their attentive and intelligent nature the French |
| family pet. The breed was first accepted into the | | | | Bulldog is very easy to train, unlike the English Bulldog. |
| American Kennel Club in 1898. When full grown they | | | | Although many choose to just keep the dog as a |
| will typically weight between seventeen to | | | | family pet without any training. |
| twenty-eight pounds with an average height between | | | | There are some special health concerns of the French |
| eleven to twelve inches at the shoulder. By considering | | | | Bulldog that you need to consider. The primary risk is |
| the temperament and needs of the French Bulldog you | | | | that the French Bulldog can develop breathing |
| can determine if this breed is right for you and your | | | | problems when they do excessive exercise, high |
| household. | | | | levels of excitement or high environmental |
| The French Bulldog can be either small or medium in | | | | temperatures. This is known as Brachycephalic |
| their overall size and often has a dwarf mastiff | | | | syndrome and is a result of their short nose and |
| appearance. They typically have broad shoulders, a | | | | overall skull shape. It is possible for these breathing |
| deep chest, a thick neck and muscles that are well | | | | problems to become serious and life threatening. So |
| developed. The coat is typically a brindle color or fawn | | | | you should try not to walk a French Bulldog in hot, |
| and white. If they are not used as a show dog they | | | | humid weather and don't leave them outside in hot |
| can also be bred with a coat color of black, mouse | | | | weather for extended periods of time. You should |
| and liver colors. | | | | contact a veterinarian right away for medical |
| They typically have a very affectionate and energetic | | | | treatment if you notice they are having trouble |
| personality. They make excellent family pets because | | | | breathing or act like they can't catch their breath, this |
| they are easy to form a close and loving bond with. | | | | way you can treat the condition before it gets too |
| They like to spend as much time as possible near their | | | | serious. |