French Bulldog, French Bulldog Dog, French Bulldog Breeders, French Bulldog Picture

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - France.

MOST SUITED AS - Family Pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is about 30cm (11 1/2in) and the weight is 8 - 13kg (17 1/2 - 28 1/2 1b).

COAT
The coat is made up of short, shiny hairs which lie one upon another to form a dense layer.

CARE REQUIRED
There is little to the grooming of this breed. Brush them occasionally with a rubber brush and keep the ear passages clean - do not use cotton buds! Clip the claws to keep them short and treat the facial creases with a special lotion occasionally (although petroleum jelly seems to be a good substitute).

CHARACTER
These are intelligent, very affectionate, lovable dogs that are tolerant of children, and also playful, cheerful, sensitive, sometimes boisterous, with a strongly developed sense of humor, that are persistent, tough on themselves, and can be obstinate. French Bulldogs can be jealous if their owner's attention is directed elsewhere. They like to be part of the family and should not be left alone too often.

TRAINING
This breed is not difficult to train because they are bright and learn quickly. Their expressive face can easily lead you astray so it is important to be consistent with them. They are not only sensitive to the intonation of your voice but will pick up on any bad atmosphere in your house.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
It is often said that these dogs are mad about children but that is not true - it is more the case that the children are crazy about the dog. Some of them can be rather dominant towards other dogs, although there are never problems with other household pets - provided these dogs have met them when they were young and grown up with them. Most of them are fond of people and visitors are mostly enthusiastically welcomed, although some of the dogs can be quite vigilant.

EXERCISE
Provided they get enough attention, no long walks are necessary. In hot weather, because of their short nose, exercise is best avoided.

French Bulldog, French Bulldog Dog, French Bulldog Breeders, French Bulldog Picture