| French bulldogs are intelligent and eager to please. | | | | have bat-like ears that sit high up on their squarish |
| Some of them are known to be stubborn but most of | | | | head and an extremely short snout and nose that is |
| them do well in obedience classes. | | | | also heavily wrinkled. |
| These are great choices for apartment and small | | | | They typically stand about 10 inches tall and weigh 20 - |
| home dwellers as well as the elderly. | | | | 25 pounds. |
| Their sweet temper allows them to at least tolerate | | | | Grooming and Exercise Needs |
| most strangers and enjoy playing with children and | | | | The French bulldog needs only a bit of brushing and |
| other small animals. | | | | combing once a week or so. However, the wrinkled |
| However, friendly as they are, most French bulldogs | | | | skin around head and neck should be cleaned two to |
| seem to prefer the company of a single person who | | | | three times a week for best health. |
| will spend active and quiet time with them. | | | | They consider a walk around the block a heavy |
| Appearance of the French Bulldog | | | | workout. |
| The French bulldogs coat is short and smooth and is | | | | A healthy bulldog can be expected to live about 10 - 12 |
| seen in several colors and color combinations -- black, | | | | years. |
| black and white, fawn, cream and solid white. | | | | Origins of the French Bulldog |
| The loose skin around the neck and shoulders forms | | | | They were created in the late 19th century when the |
| wrinkles. | | | | French crossed the English bulldog with several French |
| Their bodies are compact and very muscular. They | | | | breeds. |