French Bulldog Country of origin : France
French Bulldog Original Function and today function : Companion dog
Breed of dogs from this are kept nearly exclusively as companions dogs. They are intelligent and willing enough to take part in obedience classes and similar activities, but when training at a higher level they usually surpassed by other dog breeds.

French Bulldog Dog appearance

French Bulldog Dog Body
The French Bulldog has a Cobby build with a broad, muscular back. The wide loins are short and sturdy. The top-line gradually slopes up from the withers to the loins from where it curves down toward the set of the French Bulldog’s tail. The croup is sloping. The short tail is carried low against the buttocks. The belly and flanks are tucked up. The brisket is wide, deep and barrel-shaped. The ribs are well sprung. The shoulders are short and rather stiff. The forelegs are set wide apart and are little shorter that the hind legs. The hocks are well let down and may not be too steep. French Bulldog have small, round feet which are turned out slightly. The neck is short and slightly arched, without dewlap.

French Bulldog dog head
The head is powerful, broad and square. The skin on the head should from nearly symmetrical wrinkles. The French Bulldog skull is broad, but nearly flat and the forehead is domed.The brows are pronounced and separated by a well defined supercilious ridge that should not run on to the forehead. The stop is well pronounced. French Bulldog have a short, wide tip-tilted nose. The lips are thick and somewhat loose, the upper lip completely covering the teeth. The French Bulldog’s jaws are broad, square and powerful. The well developed check muscles do not protrude. The medium sized ears are wide at the base and rounded at the top. They are set high on the head and are carried erect but not too close to gather. The eyes are low down and far away from the nose and the ears.French Bulldogs have a slightly undershot bite, which means that the incisors of the lower jaw extend beyond the upper incisors.

French Bulldog shoulder height and weight
These dog breeds standard give no guidelines regarding on the shoulder height
The dog weight at least 17½lb ( 8kg) and at most 28½lb (13kg)

French Bulldog dog coat and colors
The short coat consist of soft, shiny, close-lying hair.
French Bulldog come in three different color patterns : brindle with white, white with brindle patches ( pied )and fawn. Brindle may have white markings on the chest and forehead, but not too many. There are also (almost) completely white bulldogs. These are classified as pied.

French Bulldog Temperament

French Bulldog Character
French Bulldogs are individual, clown-like, out going, cheerful and playful animals. Fairly intelligent and smart, they can be extremely stubborn when they have made up their minds. Although they are brave, spirited and physically tough, they can be rather sensitive as well; they will pick up on any bad atmosphere in the house and harsh words affect them deeply. They are very affectionate and do not like being left alone. Kennel life stifles them. French Bulldogs should be part of the family. French Bulldogs can sometimes be jealous when their owners attention is directed elsewhere. These dogs are alert to what goes on around them and they will certainly use their voices if they sense danger but on the whole they do not bark much.

French Bulldog social behavior

Most of these dogs get on extremely well with children, including very young ones. Because of their high tolerance level and a doggy sense of humor they make great playmates to slightly older kids. It is often said that kids drive the dog crazy, but with French Bulldog it is usually opposite! Some specimens can be a little dominant and testy towards their own kind in the street or in the house, but this is not common. French bulldogs get on well with other pets, provided they grow up with them from an early age. French Bulldogs are generally friendly to people, visitors are mostly welcomed enthusiastically

French Bulldog General dog care

French Bulldog grooming
French Bulldogs require little grooming. During the molt you can easily remove dead and loose hairs from the coat using a rubber brush. Outside these periods weekly brushing is sufficient, for instance with a hard bristle brush. The facial creases of a french bulldog are not usually very labor intensive. Occasionally treat them with vaseline or a suitable cleaner. This is necessary to prevent unsightly tears stains, especially in white dogs. Regularly check the ear passage for dirt and excessive earwax and keep the claws short.

French Bulldog dog training

French Bulldog  is easy to train. They are smart and learn fairly quickly, particularly if the lessons are presented in a cheerful manner and you let the dog know whenever you are pleased with it. nevertheless, their Strong facial expression can easily fool you, consistency is therefore essential. This dog breed is very sensitive to the tone of your voice.

French Bulldog dog exercise

French Bulldogs love playing and romping, but are not keen on long walks. Because of their short nose, exercise is best avoided in hot weather. Most French Bulldogs are quite happy with three walks around the block, provided they can also run and play in the yard. These dogs are good for apartment life. They possess virtually no hunting instinct and are not inclined to take off on their own

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