FRENCH BULLDOG

Every data indicates that this breed, also known as the French buledogue, was a consequence of some British worker emigration to France, where they took some small English bulldogs, towards the end of the XIX century. There they crossed with some imported dogges from the north of Europe, until achieving this bulldog as known today. Selected as mice hunting dogs, they quickly became popular amongst traders and warehouse owners. Currently it has become an appreciated company animal.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the FRENCH BULLDOG
Its small size, 30 cm in average, and from 8 to 14 kg, doesn’t prevent its appearance from being solid and robust, with a large head with a snub muzzle, which makes it breathe noisily and erect ears in V, that remind those of a bat. The fur is short, tight, fine and glossy; it can be in a variety of colors, the most common being flecked black, tawny white or gray and fawned.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the FRENCH BULLDOG
It is a tame, obedient, and tireless when playing, especially with children. It likes to feel useful and it performs a notable guard labor, which is not diminished by its small size. It adapts perfectly to the city life and its education should affect, precisely, in its behavior inside flats to prevent it from becoming a fussy dog that sleeps in couches and eats anything at any moment.

The French author Colette contributed in giving it fame through her dog, Tobi-Chen’s, descriptions.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a FRENCH BULLDOG
To keep its fur healthy and shiny, it should be brushed daily and rubbed with a flannel. Deliveries in this breed should be watched, by a professional if possible, since the pelvis’ narrowness in females and the size of the puppy’s head can give problems in the birth. The French bulldog has a certain tendency to be lazy when exercising, but two walks a day should never go amiss.