The description of the French Bulldog is easily one of a tough and compact dog. The French Bulldog has been a popular family pet for many years. It is likely that despite the name French Bulldog that they are actually descended from the English Bulldog along with a mix of other English and French breeds.

During the late 1800′s the breed was brought to North America and also became very popular in France. As an excellent family pet the French Bulldog has always been a member of the sporting group. The American Kennel Club first accepted the breed in 1898. They will typically grow to be eleven to twelve inches at the shoulder with a weight between seventeen to twenty-eight pounds when fully grown. Consider the temperament and needs of the French Bulldog to determine if they are the right breed for you and your household. This way you can ensure you are getting the right breed for you and your household.

The French Bulldog typically looks like a dwarf mastiff and can be either small or medium sized. They have broad shoulders, deep chest and thick neck along with muscles that are well developed. Brindle or fawn and white are the preferred coat colors for show dogs. Although dogs bred for non-show purposes can also be black, mouse and liver.

Their personality is primarily energy and affection. They make such excellent family pets because of their ability to form close and loving bonds. For the family they also make faithful watchdogs and prefer to spend as much time as possible near their human companions. However, because French Bulldog’s are not a member of the sporting group they have very little energy and don’t require a lot of exercise.

Although a good family pet they do tend to do better with the more mature children since they sometimes won’t be very tolerant or understanding of a young child’s behavior. The French Bulldog will typically tolerate other pets but only if your introduce them to the French Bulldog when they are still a puppy.

The French Bulldog is different from the English Bulldog in the fact that they are actually easy to train because of their attentive and intelligent nature. Although many like to keep them untrained as a family pet and choose not to train them.

When it comes to special health concerns the French Bulldog is at risk for developing breathing problems if they undergo excessive exercise, high levels of excitement or high environmental temperatures. This is because of their short nose and overall skull shape, referred to as Brachycephalic syndrome. These breathing problems can become serious and life threatening.

Therefore it is best to avoid walking your pet in hot, humid weather and you also shouldn’t leave them outside in hot weather for extended periods of time. If you ever notice your French Bulldog having trouble breathing or sounding like they can’t catch their breath then you need to contact a veterinarian right away for medical treatment before the condition gets too serious.