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It's
pretty hard not to fall in love with this adorable, "bat-eared" French cousin of
the English Bulldog!
The French Bulldog or "Frenchie" was developed in France
from Miniature Bulldogs which were brought over from Nottingham, England, and crossed with
local breeds to create the dog known as the "Bouldogue Francais", and were a
favored canine companion of Parisian "Ladies of the Night".
These sweet little
snub-nosed characters make exceptional family pets and great watchdogs! Frenchies are
small to medium dogs that stand up to 12 1/2 inches at the shoulder and can weigh up to 27
1/2 pounds.
Frenchies love to eat, so their diet should be monitored to keep them from becoming
overweight. They have a short, smooth coat that is easy to care for and comes in shades of
fawn, brindle, solid white and brindle and white.
Frenchies are a great choice for
less-active dog lovers since their exercise needs are moderate. Well-mannered and
intelligent, Frenchies are not barkers. They do tend to snore, though! |
