Woodenshoes French Bulldogs

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History of the French Bulldog

In the latter part of the 19th century, the lacemakers of Nottingham, England, began selectively breeding a smaller bulldog as a lap pet. Displaced by the Industrial Revolution, many of the lacemakers crossed the English Channel, taking their small bulldogs with them to France. Some of these toy or miniature bulldogs made their way to Paris, where well-to-do Americans on the Grand Tour of Europe saw them and began bringing them to the US. Thus, the French Bulldog was developed.

Frenchies today

The AKC (American Kennel Club) Breed Standard describes the Frenchie as “an active, muscular dog of heavy bone, smooth coat, compactly built, and medium or small structure. Expression alert, curious and interested.”

General Care of the French Bulldog

The short face makes their breathing less efficient than that of long-nosed breeds. Frenchies have less tolerance of heat, exercise and stress…all of which will increase their need to breathe. Keep your Frenchie cool in warm weather, and avoid strenuous exercise.

Frenchies don’t require a lot of grooming or exercise (though they need some daily exercise to stay in shape), and generally do well in small living quarters like apartments or condos. They are not noisy, and most of them are fond of people, though there are individual differences in how well they get along with other animals.

While a few can swim, most cannot, and they must never be left unattended around pools or other bodies of water.

Occasional brushing keeps the coat shiny, and regular nail trimming is a must since Frenchies don’t usually wear their nails down by running. Regular cleaning of the ears and of the deep facial folds will prevent these sensitive areas from becoming irritated.