French Bulldog - Non-Sporting
Family:
companion, Mastiff (Bulldog)
Area of origin:
France
Original function:
lap dog
Average size of male:
Ht: 11-13, Wt: <28
Average size of female:
Ht: 11-13, Wt: <28
Other names:
Bouledogue Francais
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Cold tolerance
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Heat tolerance
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French Bulldog Temperament
The French Bulldog is a clown in a lap dog. He enjoys playing and entertaining his family, as well as cuddling and snoozing with his favorite person. He is amiable, sweet, companionable and willing to please.
French Bulldog Care
The Frenchie has minimal exercise requirements, although he is a fun-loving dog. He enjoys a romp outdoors, but doesn't do well in hot, humid weather. Most cannot swim. A short walk on lead is sufficient to meet most of his physical needs. This breed should not live outdoors. The Frenchie snores and may wheeze and drool. He requires minimal coat care, but his facial wrinkles should be regularly cleaned.
French Bulldog Health
Major concerns: stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, intervertebral
disc degeneration, hemivertebrae
Minor concerns: CHD, patellar luxation, entropion
Occasionally seen: distichiasis, cataract, deafness
Suggested tests: hip, spine, knee, eye
Life span: 9-11 years
Note: This breed does not tolerate heat well and may be sensitive to
anesthesia.
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