| The "Frenchie" as he is known to his admirers is a | | | | be the country of origin, but there is some |
| breed that has endeared himself because of his happy | | | | disagreement to this. In the United States he is in the |
| personality and distinctive appearance. In essence, he | | | | Non-Sporting group although in size he could be |
| is similar to a miniature bulldog with the exception of his | | | | considered a member of the Toy Group. |
| ears, which are large and bat-like in appearance. He | | | | The Frenchie is very loving and is considered a one |
| has a personality that can be somewhat stubborn and | | | | person dog. If he is to be in a family with children he |
| spoiled, demanding attention. Fanciers say that he | | | | should be introduced at an early age to them. He can |
| expects to be treated as a human child in the family. | | | | be encouraged to relate and respond to all members |
| He likes nothing better than a warm lap or soft bed | | | | of the family but usually will pick a "favorite" that he |
| and being treated as a "V.I.P.". | | | | considers belongs to him and will be a very loyal |
| This little dog has a short upturned nose and thus | | | | companion to that one person. This is a dog which can |
| tends to snore. He can experience breathing difficulties | | | | be clownish and delightful, he loves to play and is |
| in the heat. Eye injuries can be common since his eyes | | | | curious and thus can get into a lot of trouble. He is |
| are round and protruding. His coat is quite short and he | | | | active and can be happy in the city and also on a |
| is the type of dog that should be protected when out | | | | farm, but should be a house dog. He does well on a |
| in cold or wet weather. In appearance he is most like | | | | leash and loves to go walking, but can be somewhat |
| the larger Bulldog, except that his front is not quite as | | | | belligerent when he meets up with other dogs. |
| "bowed" in appearance. He should carry a good depth | | | | Obedience training is a must, just because he is a small |
| of chest and broadness to his front and should stand | | | | breed does not mean that he should be untrained and |
| about 12 inches tall at the shoulder. The French claim to | | | | he has the strength to pull quite hard on a leash. |