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French Bulldog |
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Description... |
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a rare breed, although not that common either. Bodies are similar to
a Bulldog, but less exaggerated. The jaw is undershot but not in the
same degree as the Bulldog. The face is not as wrinkled as the
Bulldog. The ears should always be Bat-like.
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History...
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Originated in the mid 1800's when
lace workers from England took their small bulldogs to France. These
little dogs became very popular in the farming areas. They made good
"ratters" and loyal family companions. Consequently, their
popularity began to swell.
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Traits...
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They like to go on long slow walks
with human companions. DO NOT TAKE THEM SWIMMING. FRENCH BULLDOGS
ARE UNABLE TO SWIM.
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Good aspects...
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 French
Bulldogs come in a gorgeous array of colours and are excellent pets
in either apartments or homes. In fact, they are comfortable as city
dogs or country dwellers.
These dogs love long car drives or
long walks. They are easily trained to obey commands. Make great
therapy dogs.
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Health...
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Can suffer from back and spinal
diseases, Von Willebrand's Disease (like haemophilia), thyroid
conditions, and most commonly soft or cleft palates.
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Be aware...
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These bulldogs cannot be outdoor dogs
due to their intolerance to extreme temperatures. They may not be
suitable for young children, as they tend to play quite rough. This
breed needs plenty of attention, don’t ignore them. They're also
fairly expensive to purchase and maintain. It's difficult for them
to give birth, and when they do, the litter size is small.
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Summary...
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This dog is good for novice owners
for a couple reasons. First, they are very clean when kept inside
the house. Second, the need very little exercise outside. And third,
they bark very little.
Don't be worried if your French
Bulldog makes wheezing sounds and gulps in air, this is natural for
the breed.
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source: petcare information centre-
petcare.umn.edu
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