French Bulldog

The French Bulldog looks like his heavier, I more cumbersome English cousin and likely had in a small type of English Bulldog his most important relative. However, in France the English Bulldog was crossed with other breeds in the 1860s to produce a breed that remained heavy-boned, smooth-coated, large-headed and short-nosed but had points of departure besides size.

The main difference, which also distinguishes the Frenchie from all other breeds, is in the ears, As accepted now they are what are called bat ears-broad at the base, elongated and well rounded at the tops. They are carried erect and spread widely apart. There is a difference in the skull, too. The French Bulldog's is flat between the ears, with the forehead slightly rounded in shape.

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When the French Bulldog became popular in French society, particularly among women, it was called the “Boule-Dog Francais." The ears then were both rose, like the English variety's, and bat. When the breed spread to America late in the last century, there was opposition to the rose ear, the contention being that with it the Frenchie lost his individuality and became only a miniature of the English Bulldog. The French Bulldog Club of America was formed and the bat-type formally adopted.

Various nation's disagree on the proper weight for the breed. America's parent club accepts dogs up to 28 pounds and divides the breed into two classes, lightweight (under 22 pounds) and heavyweight (22-10-28). Color is generally dark brindle. Ch. Nellcote Gamin, imported in 1904, did much to establish the breed in this country. 

French Bulldog Characteristic

Ideal family dog; love children; very affectionate and eager to please; responds well to careful training.

Color : All brindle, fawn, white, brindle and white, pied and fawn.

Weight : Lightweight - up to 22 lb; heavyweight - 22-28 lb.

Coat type : Fine, short and smooth; needs normal daily brushing.

Exercise : Needs short, regular walks, and free exercise in an enclosed yard. 

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