The French Bulldog is entertaining, comical and amiable, despite the glum expression this breed is known for. Have you seen some cute little French Bulldogs for sale and thought about making one of them your pet? Here are things you need to know about friendly and sturdy Frenchies before you decide to make them part of your family!
First of all, a French Bulldog is a breed for you if you are looking for a dog that does not bark too much, who isn’t really into too much exercise, yet loves chasing balls and playing games. Also, people who like small yet sturdy pets will be delighted to have a French Bulldog around. Frenchies have large and expressive eyes and their sleek coat comes in many colors. This breed is ideal for families with kids, since a French Bulldog is typically polite with everyone, even with other pets.
On the other hand, there are some things about Frenchies that turn people off. If you don’t want to deal with snoring, wheezing, snorting, slobbering, snuffling and flatulence, the French Bulldog is simply not a breed for you. They can be stubborn and slow to housebreak and, because of their deformed face, there are some potential health problems associated with this breed. Also, Frenchies can be quite costly.
Despite their chunky appearance, French Bulldogs are quite lively! As puppies they are very frisky, while as adults they can be more of couch potatoes. When it comes to training, Frenchies can be rather challenging to train because of their stubbornness. Nevertheless, they prove to be surprisingly sensitive and able to remember what they learn. So, they require early, persistent and patient training.
French Bulldogs are typical indoor pets and they don’t respond well to weather extremes. In extremely cold or hot weather, they shouldn’t be out too long. Because of their heavy head and squat build, Frenchies usually can’t swim and, if they fall into a pool they might drown. So, if you own a pool, be cautious about it.