French Bulldog, a small animal with a distinctive flattened snout. But what are its characteristics, character and diseases to which it is more predisposed? Let's get to know this purebred dog best.
The French Bulldog is recognized as a breed by the FCI, Fédération cynologique internationale. It is considered a perfect companion dog both because of its small size and because of its docile character.
French Bulldog, the origins
Most likely, today's French Bulldog derives from the Molosser dogs of the Roman Empire even if it is actually the result of several crosses made in the late 1800s between England and France, when this dog was able to conquer a prominent place as pet animal given its characteristic appearance and sweet gaze. It is also a relative of the English Bulldog with whom it shares various physical and character peculiarities.
French Bulldog, characteristics of the dog
The French Bulldog is a small dog of the Molosser type. Short, compact, muscular and powerful even in its small size, this dog has a head defined brachycephalic which is characterized by a short muzzle, a flattened nose and very particular erect ears similar to those of bats.
The coat color of the French Bulldog can be of various shades: white with black or fawn markings, completely fawn or bringé (fawn with brindle-like streaks). The hair is short and the tail is short.
Males range in height from 27 to 35 cm while females from 24 to 32 cm. As for the weight, the males are around 9 - 14 Kg while the females range from 8 to 13 Kg.
• A small dog
• Male height 27-35 cm, female height 24-32 cm
• Male weight 9-14 kg, female weight 8-13 kg
• Short and compact body structure
• Brachycephalic head
• Short muzzle
• Crushed nose
• Bat ears
• The mantle can be of various colors
• Short hair
• Short tail
The character of the French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a very lively and sociable dog that immediately becomes attached to the people who take care of it so much that it never wants to be separated from it and is also a little jealous. It is therefore a dog that lends itself very well to keeping company even with children, being among other things very playful. Basically he has a good and sweet character even if in some circumstances he can appear particularly stubborn and stubborn and suddenly become a guard dog, especially if his owner is in danger.
It is generally an active dog but can also get caught up in moments of laziness. He generally gets along well with other dogs.
In summary, the French Bulldog is:
• Lively
• Friendly
• Playful
• Good
• Sweet
• Stubborn
• A little bit jealous
French Bulldog, how to care
The French Bulldog is a dog that does not require very special care other than the attention and love of its owner. It adapts very well to apartment living also thanks to its small size. Obviously, it should be taken out for his daily walks, which are also useful for making him run and play in the open air, but then once in the house he does not need large spaces
The short hair facilitates its management (it must be brushed in fact only every now and then) and makes it less exposed to the risk of fleas. Among other things, it is a dog with a hair that has little smell compared to that of other breeds. To prevent it from becoming irritated, take care of the creases that form on its face by carefully cleaning it from time to time.
The diet must then be balanced to prevent the dog from gaining too much weight. Get advice from your trusted veterinarian.
If you have a French Bulldog then remember to:
• Take him out for walks every day
• Clean the skin folds of the muzzle to avoid dermatitis
• Brush it every now and then
• Feed it correctly
Diseases of the French Bulldog
Like other purebred dogs, the French Bulldog is also more prone to certain ailments. In this case it is in particular the conformation of the head to give the greatest problems that affect above all the respiratory system. This dog may in fact suffer from brachycephalic syndrome, a problem that involves difficulty in breathing, snoring and, due to poor oxygenation, in some very serious cases can even put the animal's life at risk.
It is also a dog particularly prone to heat stroke as it does not tolerate high temperatures very well. This is always due to its physical conformation as its short nose and narrow nostrils prevent it from dispersing heat at its best. In summer, when it is very hot, it is good to make him drink more often and in risky situations dab him with a wet towel.
Other problems to which this breed is more prone are anemia and thyroid malfunctions. Always talk to your vet for advice on how to prevent possible problems for your dog.
French Bulldog, how to adopt one
We advise you to avoid buying a French Bulldog but to choose the path of adoption instead. It is a purebred dog but despite this it is not at all impossible (as is often believed) to adopt it. In fact, there can be various reasons why a dog like this is also given away. Fortunately, there are generic "Rescue centers" or specifically dedicated to Bulldogs, created with the aim of ensuring a new family for dogs left alone.
For example, we point out the Facebook group "Rescue Bulli Bullosi French Bulldog CUBF" where it is possible to adopt dogs of this breed or crosses.
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