French Bulldog Breed Info Uk

French bulldogs are companion dogs.

French bulldog breed info uk. This dog breed was crossed between the terrier and the pug. Descended from the british toy bulldog that was taken to france in the 19th century the french bulldog is small and stocky with wide set eyes. This temperament makes the frenchie one of the most family friendly pet dogs. The french bulldog is an affectionate spirited and fun loving dog breed known for its wrinkly face and bat like ears.

Despite its gloomy look the french bulldog is actually adorable alert and a comical companion dog. There is a lot of speculation on the actual origin of the french bulldog but it is likely that the breed originated from the miniature or toy bulldog a cross of english bulldogs and terrier type dogs which were brought to france by nottingham lace workers during the industrial revolution that took place in england during the 1800 s. They are a breed with a strong desire to please and most importantly the requirement to be part of a family and if you object to sharing your home and your favourite chair with your dog then this breed is not for you. Nottingham lace makers threatened by redundancy in the industrial revolution emigrated to northern france taking their dogs with them.

The breed is small and muscular with heavy bone structure a smooth coat a short face and trademark bat ears. The male and female dog weight is 25 27 lbs. Prized for its affectionate nature and balanced disposition they are generally active and alert but not unduly boisterous. Size 11kg 13kg coat short.

About this breed the french bulldog can claim part of its ancestry in great britain going back to the 1850s when a dwarf bulldog breed known as the toy bulldog was popular in some parts of the country. The french bulldog is a companion dog. About the breed french bulldog club of england. Frenchies can be brindle fawn white and brindle and white.

Other people believe the french bulldog is descended from the chincha bulldog a breed native to ancient peru and which no longer exists today.