The French Bulldog: AKA Bouledogue Francais and Frenchie
Jun 07
French Bulldogs originated from the English Bulldog. Lace makers in Nottingham, England bred for small sized English Bulldogs. Eventually, during the Industrial Revolution, some of these lace makers were displaced to France, where they brought their “toy-sized” or “miniature” Bulldogs. Further breeding and crosses with terriers and Pugs have resulted in today’s French Bulldog: a smaller, more active version of the English Bulldog.
French Bulldogs look very similar to English Bulldogs, with short, stocky, muscular bodies, and a short, wrinkled face. However, there are a few distinct differences. Most notably, they are considerably smaller in weight. An adult French Bulldog stands at about 12 inches, but weighs between 19-28 pounds. Of note, a French Bulldog over 28 pounds is a disqualification in the show ring. Aside from their smaller size, French Bulldog’s have upright, bat-like, ears instead of the folded down ears of both English Bulldogs and Pugs. French Bulldog puppies for sale in Ohio and Pennsylvania come in brindle, fawn, white, and brindle and white. French Bulldogs are also more active than their distant cousins. According the AKC, French Bulldogs are described as being, “a clown in the cloak of a philosopher.”
Despite their higher activity levels, French Bulldog puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, do not require a heavy exercise schedule. A daily walk will suffice. As such they make great pets for smaller houses and apartments. As companion animals they are very affectionate with their owners and make a great family pet, as they do very well with children. They get along with other animals quite well if the proper procedures are followed for getting the animals acquainted.
Just like Pugs and English Bulldogs, with their scrunched faces and shorter airway passages, French Bulldogs do not do well in high heat or extreme cold due to their short, thin coats. They are very much indoor only dogs. This is usually fine with them as they much prefer being a lap dog to being a more active, sporting dog. However, they can be prone to weight problems if allowed to over eat without sufficient extra exercise to burn off the excess calories.
French Bulldog puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio are affectionate and lively with comical personalities. Frenchies tend to be quiet dogs who are not prone to yapping or excessive barking. They tend to be easy to take care of with their low exercise requirements and short, thin easy to groom coats. Click here to see more pictures with French Bulldog.
