History

People's opinions change as to the origin of the French Bulldog, but certainly the bulldog are in thier genes. -

probably a very small one, of which there were a great number in England at around the year 1860.

These smaller Bulldogs were imported iinto France, where they crossed with other breeds and were named Boule-Dog Francais. These dogs

had "bat" ears which is now a sought after feature of the French Bulldog.

Another distinctive feature of the French Bulldog is their head. The correctly formed skull should be level, and  it should be slightly curve, giving a domed appearance.

Americans feel in love with the French bulldog and it's large ears and have been a popular breed since the late 1800's.

The formation of the French Bulldog Club of America, the first organization in the world was established In 1898. "Frenchie" lovers gave a specialty show in the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The affair was a sensation, and had a great impact on the spread and populariy of this Adorable breed.

Training & TEMPERAMENt

While good at alerting their owners to danger, their main role is that of lap warmer. The Frenchie requires minimal exercise. A crate trained puppy is easier to housebreak. A dog regards its crate as its den, a safe haven and home. If you travel, the dog is safest in his crate in your vehicle and also when you stay in hotels or visit other people. If he should be ill or injured and need to be kept quiet, this is much easier if he is happy in a crate. In warm areas, cooling pads and fresh water should be placed in the crate too. You should take your French Bulldog to training classes as soon as your veterinarian feels he has proper immunity. This will get him accustomed to being around other dogs and people, will teach you how to communicate your wishes to him, and will teach him such basics as walking well on a lead, sitting, staying, and coming on command. Although cute and cuddly-looking, a French Bulldog has a big personality and needs an adequate amount of training to make it a civilized companion. Contrary to the stereotype as “stubborn”, most Frenchies strive to please their owners and are therefore very trainable with the proper motivation (usually food).

Feeding Precaution:

Wheat products can cause digestive distress such as flatulence in some Frenchies, according to the French Bull Dog Club of America. Foods containing corn products and fillers with too much protein can cause a French Bulldog to develop skin irritation or rashes. If your French Bulldog has food allergies, consult your vet for feeding recommendations

References: AKC.ORG, petcarerx.com