French Bulldog

 

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Breed: French Bulldog
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Non-Sporting
Function: Companion
Life Span: French Bulldog
Appearance: Small
Color: Brindle, fawn, white and combinations of brindle or fawn with white
Coat Type: Short
Grooming: Regular brushings will do
Height: 12 inches
Weight: There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19-22 pounds and 22-28 pounds.
Activity Level: High
Watch Dog: Yes
Protection: No
Intelligence: High
Trainability: High
Good With Children: No
Good With Pets: No
Good With Strangers: No
Character: Lively
Home Environment: Apartment ok
Best Owner: Loving
Potential Problems:  
Behavior: Snappy
Physical: Prone to eye and respiratory problems. If too overweight, the French Bulldog may have trouble breathing, because of a swollen abdomen. They may wheeze, snore and be gassy. This breed can not swim because of his physique, so be very careful around swimming pools. Sometimes bitches must deliver by Cesarean section because of the puppies' large heads.
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