French Bulldog

French Bulldog: BREED BOX Country: France Size: 22-28lb(10-13kg), 12in(30-31cm) Temperament: Well behaved, adaptable Grooming: Little grooming required Recognition: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC(UK), NZKC, UKC

History - The French Bulldog is a dog breed that first emerged in France in the mid- to late 19th century. The breed emerged as English Bulldogs were bred with Toy Bulldogs from Great Britain and bred them with French Terriers. By the turn of the century the became great companions with the butchers and coachmans in Paris.

Appearance - The most striking feature of the French Bulldog are their bat ears, broad at the base, elongated, with round top, set high on its head. This distinctive feature has been due to the persistant efforts of American breeders, since in the early days the Europeans preferred rose ears. 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.

Description - The French Bulldogs are a gentle breed that tends not to bark a lot. While they enjoy the company of other dogs, they gain more pleasure from interaction with humans. They are extremely intelligent and make great watch dogs.  They do well around small children, though they should be monitored closely during their initial encounters; they tend to shy away from teasing, but can occassionally snap at a child or another dog that is pestering them.

Color: Fawn, Pied, Red-Brindle, Black-Brindle

Life Expectancy: 11-12 years

Other Names: Bouledogue Francais

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