Facts About Frenchies

1. French Bulldogs have roots in England.

2. They were meant to be great companions. 

3. Keep them away from water. 

4. Flying is a problem, too. 

5. If you’re looking for a babysitter, look no further. 

6. Frenchies are a talkative breed. 

7. Don’t yell at them.

8. There are two styles of ears. 

9. This controversy led to the formation of the French Bull Dog Club of America.

10.  Most French bulldogs are born through artificial insemination. 

11. Celebrities love Frenchies. 

Sometimes, knowing just a little bit about a breed’s history can yield some hints as to what modern-day life with a dog of that breed is like.

About 200 years ago, some lace makers in England decided they needed special canine company to sit with them while they worked. They found that relatively small Bulldogs fit the bill. A few years later, the Industrial Revolution prompted some of those lace makers to leave England and settle in France, where they hoped to find more work. Naturally, they took their little dogs with them. In time, these miniature Bulldogs began turning up in Paris, where they became great favorites with the city’s prostitutes. These ladies of the night dubbed their dogs “Bouledogues Français” — or, in English, “French Bulldogs.”

Likeable Lapdog: 

The French Bulldog was developed for a specific purpose, but that purpose required little energy or endurance. According to breeder Janice D. Grebe, Ph.D., the 2007 president of the French Bulldog Club of America, the Frenchie was built for just one reason: to be a lapdog. However, the lace makers who appropriated Frenchies for this purpose were not merely looking for a little canine love. The Frenchie still fits just fine on a human lap, making this breed supremely qualified to serve as a living blanket for a human couch potato.

Conversation Convert: The French Bulldog’s small size, big eyes and oversized, bat-like ears are bound to elicit comments from those who view the breed for the first time. A Frenchie is the kind of “unusual, nonthreatening dog that people love to meet, greet and pet,”duh!

Supremely Sociable: French Bulldogs seem to love not only the people they live with, but also just about anyone else they come in contact with. The Frenchie’s sociable temperament also makes the breed suitable for therapy work.
 
An Easy Keeper: The French Bulldog has a short coat that makes grooming a snap: a weekly brushing, wrinkle wipe and ear cleaning is all they need.

… and the Bad
The French Bulldog may sound too good to be true, but, alas, no dog is perfect. Even Frenchies have some drawbacks.

Snoring Snags: The French Bulldog’s flat face and short snout make this breed more likely than most to be a noisy sleeper.So like we say, “when you love a Frenchie, you also come to love all the grunts and snorts that come along with them.”

Temperature Temperamental: The Frenchie is very sensitive to heat. What you may think is a nice cool day could be dangerous for a Frenchie who has been taken for a car ride or to play at the park.

Anesthesia Anxiety: Frenchies are very sensitive to the type of anesthesia they can tolerate.. “The wrong type of anesthesia could kill a Frenchie.”

Fragility Facts: Frenchies’ relatively short backs mean that they need to be kept from jumping off of things.Their short necks mean that you cannot pull and tug with toys or collars too quickly or too severely.