French Bulldog breed facts and French Bulldog books

As a small size molossian developped from a toy version of the English Bulldog the French Bulldog does not show the same frailty as other small dog breeds. The French Bulldog is a powerful dog for its size, compact in all its proportions. It conveys the appearance of of an active, very muscular and intelligent animal. The French Bulldog's main distinctive features are its bat ears and its irresistible, expressive gaze.

Name:	French Bulldog
Origin:	France
Date of origin:	1850s-1860's see French Bulldog history page
Size and weight:	small, 12 inch. (30cm) 22-28 lbs. (10-13 kg)
Function:	Companion dog, (watchdog)
Temperament:	Affectionate, playful, courageous
Colour:	brindle (no solid black - some brown hair must show), fawn, cream, white or pied as long as the dark patches in the pied are not black.
Distinctive features:	bat ears, typical expressive bulldog gaze
Major qualities:	great personality intelligent barker (barks only when it is really necessary) excellent companion dogs
Major concerns:	intolerance to extreme temperatures back and spinal diseases
Group:	Non-sporting
Recognized by:	FCI, AKC, The Kennel Club of Great Britain, Continental Kennel club
Original name & other names:	Bouledogue français Frenchie, "Frogdog"