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French Bulldogs
The French are world-renowned for their cuisine and their country's icon - the Eiffel Tower. But do you know that France also has a popular breed of dog? Well, you may, or may not, but this country also has a lesser known, household pet - The French Bulldog. If you wish to learn a little more about this breed, here's some information to enlighten you.
History and evolution:
French Bulldogs are believed to have originated in either, Spain, England, or France itself and evolved from small bulldogs. However, `toy bulldogs' were exported from England to France in the 1800s and thereafter, the French went about breeding Bulldog Puppies, using specific traits of this imported little version, to set it apart from it's English counterpart. The French Bulldog, as we see it today, is a result of this breed-altering process. Today, there are French, English, Spanish and American versions of this dog. The American Kennel Association first registered The French Bulldog in 1898.
Features and appearance:
French Bulldogs fall under the `small dog' category and are much smaller than the English version of the breed. They are `pug' nosed, wrinkled and have long, erect, bat-like ears. The French Bulldog also has a square-shaped, head and a rounded, forehead. It also has shoulders that are wider than its back. The coats of French Bulldogs come in three colors, viz., white, brindle, fawn, or a combination of the three. They have large, dark eyes and weight between 19 - 28 lbs. The striking appearance, of the French Bulldog is its little size. An adult is merely 12 inches in height.
Health and reproduction:
Like any dog breed, French Bulldogs have their own set of health-associated, problems. Avoid exposing them to harsh sunlight as they are prone to heat stroke or eye injuries. Other possibilities include breathing and skin problems. It is advisable to have your French Bulldog undergo regular check-ups by a qualified, veterinarian as well as be administered with the relevant shots and booster medication, when necessary. In a single litter, this breed can deliver 2-5 Bulldog Puppies. The normal life span, of a French Bulldog, ranges from 10-14 years, if it has adequate medical care, nutrition and living conditions.
Positive points:
The French Bulldog is usually good tempered, well behaved, does not bark more than necessary and just loves to hunt and devour mice. French Bulldogs are also easy to care for and owing to their size, do not require too much space. They are also very fond of children and fairly good around other pets at home.
Negative points:
The things you need to consider before buying French Bulldogs for sale or French Bulldog Puppies for sale id that they share some common negative behavioral characteristics with other dog breeds, but broadly, they are less obedient, tend to drool and snore, cannot swim, are poor guard dogs, need more veterinarian care than other dog breeds and have trouble with their reproductive cycles.
Finally, a word of caution, if you're convinced that the French Bulldog is the one for you, avoid purchasing one from pet shops as these, in turn, get their French Bulldog Puppies from unsanitary, squalid Puppy Mills. Contact a reliable, French Bulldog breeding center and you'll find your happy, healthy pet. Happy hunting!
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