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French Bulldog Complete Profile

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Key Facts:

Size: Small - medium
Height: About 30 cm (12 inches)
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Weight: Bitches: 10.9 kg (24 lb)
Dogs: 12.7 kg (28lb)
Life Span: 15 years
Grooming: Easy
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Exercise: Undemanding
Feeding: Undemanding
Temperament: Cheerful & intelligent
Country of Origin: France
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AKC Group: Non-sporting
Other Names: Bouledogue Francais

Physical Characteristics:

General Appearance: Kind expression, compactly-built and sturdy.
Colour: Brindle, fawn or pied e.g. brindle/white with white predominating.
Coat: Short, smooth, fine and lustrous.
Tail: Set low, short and either straight or kinked.
Ears: Bat-shaped ears, rounded at the tip and of medium size.
Body: The body is solid and compact. The thick neck runs into a back with broad shoulders and a narrower loin. The forelegs are wide due to the rounded chest.

Temperament:
Courageous, clever and playful. French Bulldogs thrive on human company as they were originally bred for companionship. They are very intelligent and never noisy or boisterous. They are tolerant of children and ideal companions for the elderly. This breed doesn't like to be left alone often and can become jealous if their owner's attention is directed elsewhere.

Grooming:
There is little grooming needed for the French Bulldog. Occasional brushing is adequate and the ear passages need to be kept clean. The facial creases should be treated with a special lotion occasionally.

Exercise:
This breed does not require much exercise and so long as they receive adequate attention, no long walks are necessary. In summer ......

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