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French Bulldog
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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The French Bulldog is a dog breed that first emerged in France
in the mid- to late 19th century
French Bulldogs average 22 to 25 pounds and are considered
out-of-breed if they are over 28 pounds. Their physical appearance
is characterized by naturally occurring 'bat ears' that are pointy
and stick straight up. Their tails are naturally short, not cropped.
Otherwise, their body shape is similar to that of an English Bulldog.
There are several color variations allowed by the AKC that are
disallowed in Europe, including the cream color. French Bulldogs
have their own variations in the amount of brindle, darkness of
their coat, and amount of white areas.
Temperament of French Bulldogs
The French Bulldog is a gentle breed that typically has a
happy-go-lucky attitude. Like many other companion dog breeds
they have high energy and prefer interaction with humans to
interaction with other dogs. They do well around other dogs
and small children, though they should be monitored closely
during their initial encounters; they tend to shy away from teasing
or rough play. They tend to not bark a lot and are of small size;
these qualities may make them a good candidate for apartment living.
Health of French Bulldogs
European French Bulldogs typically are born naturally, while
North American French Bulldogs are born by Caesarean section.
Brindle is a more common color for the French Bulldog. Due to
the nature of their short windpipe, they tend to have breathing
difficulties, and can easily suffer problems in hot weather as a result.
For the same reason, veterinarians consider them difficult to
intubate for surgery. Otherwise, they are generally considered a
healthier breed than the English Bulldog, with a lower occurrence
of problems such as hip dysplasia. Like their larger cousin the
English Bulldog, French Bulldogs are prone to gastro-intestinal
problems such as gas.
Life expectancy is 10 to 12 years.
History of the French Bulldog
The breed emerged as English Bulldogs were bred with Toy Bulldogs
by the artisan community in Paris, after Toy Bulldogs were
marginalized by British kennel clubs as weakening the English
Bulldog breed. Toy Bulldogs were popular amongst the artisan
and gay communities in Britain. The breeding of the minuscule
Toy Bulldog (averaging 8 pounds (3.5 kg)) and the English Bulldog
(which can vary in size, but is usually around 50 pounds)
produced the medium-sized French Bulldog.
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