Frenchie Facts

PERSONALITY

French Bulldogs are bred as lapdogs, they have very friendly personalities towards their family and are willing to please.
The temperament of a French Bulldog is loving and loyal. They are often keen on pets and rubs while happily curling up or sleeping on your lap.
Although small, the French Bulldog has the active mind of an energetic dog. They are intelligent creatures who require mental stimulation despite their easy-going demeanor.
Just like many other larger bred dogs, Frenchie’s benefit from a structures, and positive reinforcement training from a young age.

SIZE

Average Height: 12 inches
Average Weight: Standard 22 - 28 lbs, Small 17-22 lbs

HEALTH ISSUES

Heat stroke
Eye injuries
Skin issues
Breathing issues
Spinal issues

What your Puppy needs:

Your puppy needs many things other than love!

Water: Please make sure your puppy has access to fresh water all day.
Food: Please feed your dog high quality dog food, this should be chicken and grain free. Frenchies are known for food allergies so it is best to feed accordingly. Make sure you give your dog the proper quantity of food daily, feeding 3 times while they are growing and then moving down to 2 times a day around 7 months old. Your local pet store can also provide information about how to feed you dog.
Leash and Harness: It is recommended for French Bulldogs to be walked on a harness. Tugging at their necks is not good for their spines and combined with having breathing issues, you do not want to restrict airway. Make sure your dog wears a collar with a name tag, rabies tag and phone number. Get a leash that is the appropriate length for your location.
Pee Pads: If you are potty training indoors, this is your best solution.
Safe Toys: Your puppy needs toys that are fun and safe for their size. ask the experts at your local pet store for recommendations on toys.
Grooming supplies: Your fur baby will need their face folds cleaned and dried daily.
A Frenchie's nails grow quite quickly and if you are not confident have your local groomer or vet tech trim them. It is worth the cost.
Bath your French bulldog only when needed. Their skin is delicate and over washing can lead to dry skin. Pick a shampoo that is gentle and scent free.
Brush your puppy to stimulate good skin and get any loose hair off. They also love the attention.
Treats: Get some quality training treats. They have many grain and chicken free options. Wellness Soft Bites are excellent for getting your dogs attention when training!
Life Jacket: If you are planning on spending time near the water we recommend getting your fur baby a life jacket. It is better to be safe around the water. Frenchie's are known to be top heavy and not good swimmers.

HISTORY OF THE FRENCHIE

The name might say French but the French Bulldog breed is English in origin. When bull and bear baiting became illegal in the 19th Century, the role of the bulldog became that of a companion. Increasingly smaller dogs were developed to fulfill this new role. It is these dogs from which our modern French Bulldog descended. Their oversized ears gained particular favour in France, where they were deliberately bred to exaggerate this feature. This over-sizing of ears initially caused controversy between Kennel Clubs, but over the years the matter was settled and the large ears of the French Bulldog seemed set to stay. This adorable breed have once again risen in popularity in recent years. With Kennel Club registrations really taking off, and rocketing their place in the popularity stakes to unprecedented levels.