Sunday, September 30, 2012

French Bulldogs - The Smallness of This Breeds Underplays It's Largess

French Bulldogs happen to be a family favorite in our home. Granted, before the kids, we had larger a larger bully, an American Bulldog, but now that we have children, we wanted a dog that didn't need as much room and couldn't trample our two young boys. One night we came home a little late and found our neighbors Frenchie, Peugeot, running around by our yard, so we took him in for the night. Needless to say, our boys fell in love with the little black dog with 'Batman' ears and we knew we this would be our next dog.

The French Bulldog is a small dog that has an average weight of about 19 to up to 28 pounds and about 12 inches long. Their coat is typically brindle, fawn and white or sometimes black with a smooth short hair.

Frenchies, as they are often referred to, are an affectionate and loving breed with infectious high spirits. This compact little dog is makes a wonderful family pet. Always ready for a game and never does anything half-heartedly, though not as 'wired' as some other smaller breeds. Frenchies loves human company and must be included as part of the family if they are to thrive and his sparkling personality is to develop. The French Bulldog is generally a very quiet dog rarely barking without good cause, instead watching, studying and waiting for a chance to make a connection.

French Bulldogs have a courageous nature and may attempt to defend his territory if provoked, though this can all depend on how socialized they are in their youth. Intelligent, brave, devoted dog that has short bursts of high energy activity with longer periods of relaxation on your lap or the sofa.

French Bulldogs require regular coat brushing and you should be careful to clean their facial wrinkles of debris from food or the yard as this can sometimes cause discomfort. French Bulldogs don't tend to fair well in hot, humid weather, and overheating should be avoided in order to prevent heat stroke, though 'Peugeot' mentioned above was outside often in the Florida sun and was the friendliest and happiest looking dog you could ever imagine. Frenchies do not require a great amount of exercise, however many do have quite high energy levels and require long runs and playtime.

To sum it up, if you are looking for a small breed of dog that has a great family attitude, quirky personality and an ever so cute face, a French Bulldog is a great way to go and my personally recommendation, though I may be slightly partial.

No comments:

Post a Comment