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The French Bulldog is a dog breed that first emerged in France in the mid - to late 19th century. The breeding of the minuscule Toy Bulldog (averaging 8 pounds) and the English Bulldog (which can vary in size, but is usually around 50 pounds (23 kg)) produced the medium-sized French Bulldog. French Bulldogs are easy to upkeep. They shed very little and do not have any "doggie odor". Playful, friendly and quiet, Frenchies make good family dogs and good playmates for children.
The French Bulldog has a slightly smaller, less boxy head than does their English counterpart and is easily recognized by his "Bat" ears. Though small in size, he is far from being fragile compared to other small breeds. He is very sensitive to heat, so special care should be taken to not over exert the dog in warmer temperatures and always provide enough fresh water and shade.
French Bulldogs tend to display a warm, friendly demeanor to most people that they encounter, although they do tend to be especially affectionate toward their master. They make excellent therapy dogs and are perfect companions to children and elderly people. They do not drool and shed very little.
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French Bulldog Breed Outline
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Country of Origin: | France |
| FCI Classification: |
Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs. Section 11: Small Molossian Dogs. Without working trial. |
| Utilization: |
Companion, watch dog, pleasure dog |
| AKC Classification: |
Non-Sporting Group
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Size: | Small |
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Height: | 12 inches |
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Colors: |
Uniformly fawn, brindled or not, or with limited patching (pied). Fawn brindled or not, with medium or predominant patching. All the fawn shades are admitted, from the red to light brown (café au lait) colour. The entirely white dogs are classified in "brindled fawn with predominant white patching ". |
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Other Names: | Frenchie |
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Average Litter Size: | 4 |
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Life Span: | 10-12 years |
| Personality: | Sociable, lively, playful, sporty, keen. Particularly affectionate towards his masters and the children. |
| Grooming Requirements: |
These dogs need only a quick weekly brushing to remove dead hair. |
| Shedding: | Little |
| Social skills: |
French Bulldogs get along with other small animals. |
| Suitability for Children: | Frenchies are excellent companions to children. They will even tolerate children under 4 if properly socialized at an early age. |
| Exercise Needs: | A 20 minute walk or a short run in the yard. Caution should be taken in hot weather as it may cause breathing problems. |
| Train Ability: | French Bulldogs are very easy to train but can be slow to house break. |
| Health & Behavior Issues: | Breathing and heart problems, skin allergies, obesity |
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