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Description: The French Bulldog, also known as
the "Frenchie", is a small, muscular, and compact
dog. It stands about 12 at the withers and
generally weighs between 18 and 28 pounds. It has
heavy bones and is considered to be a dwarf
Mastiff. The French Bulldog has a broad, square
head, very short muzzle, and large bat ears. Its
face is more pleasant and open than that of the
English Bulldog and the wrinkling is not as
heavy. The lower jaw is undershot and the tail is
naturally abbreviated. The usual coat colors of
the Frenchie are brindle, white, brindle and
white, and fawn.

History: It is generally considered that the
French Bulldog began as a sort of toy Bulldog, a
scaled-down version of the English Bulldog. It
was kept by lacemakers in England. During the
1860s, these artisans were forced to leave
England for France after being deprived of their
livelihood by the industrialization of lace
making. Their little dogs, of course, went with
them to France. As the dogs gained popularity
there, they became known as the French Bulldog.
At this point, the Frenchie had either rose ears
or bat ears, this issue had not been settled.
American devotees are responsible for
establishing the bat ear as the breed standard.

Temperament: The French Bulldog is probably one
of the most pleasant dogs in existence. It bonds
extremely strongly with its family and requires a
lot of attention. However, it gives at least as
much affection as it gets, so is a joy around the
house. The Frenchie is extremely intelligent and
has a true sense of humor. It is kind, tolerant,
and loving with children. The French Bull dog has
strong protective instincts and considers it an
honor to protect those it loves. The Frenchie is
a bit of a clown and will entertain the family
with its antics. It should be pointed out,
though, that the French Bull dog can be very
jealous if attention is given to another pet.

Health Issues: As with all dogs, the French
Bulldog is heir to several health conditions and
congenital diseases. Von Willebrand's Disease, a
type of hemophilia, can be carried by this dog. A
Frenchie should be tested before surgery to see
if it has this condition. As the French Bull dog
has such a flat face, it can suffer from
breathing problems such as snoring. It is also
intolerant of heat and must be kept cool to
prevent heat stroke.

Grooming: The French Bulldog requires only a
weekly grooming and plenty of petting to keep its
coat in good condition. The facial wrinkles
should be wiped regularly to prevent infection.
The nails should be kept short and the ear
passages clean.

Living Conditions: The French Bulldog is strictly
an indoor dog. It cannot stand extreme heat or
cold and cannot live outside. More importantly,
the French Bull dog needs to be around the people
it loves. The Frenchie wants to interact with the
family and will suffer if deprived of this. The
Frenchie is happy living in an apartment, and
requires on a daily walk to remain fit.

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