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  French Bulldog
Speculations abound on the origin of the French Bulldog.
The most popular opinion is that the breed originated from the miniature, or toy, Bulldog brought to France by the Nottingham lace workers during the industrial revolution and economic crisis in England.
The French Bulldog first appeared in the U.S. in 1896 at the Westminster Kennel Club's show in New York, and was first registered by the American Kennel Club in 1898 in the non-sporting dog group.
www.bulldogbreeds.com /frenchbulldog.html   (268 words)

  
  French bulldog pet care guide: French bulldog health
The French bulldog breed is prone to several conditions and congenital diseases the most common of these being problems relating to breathing due to the squatness of their face.
One of the most common defects found in the French bulldog is elongated soft palate or cleft palate, cleft palate is considered to be something which is almost impossible to correct in the French bulldog and so puppies born with this defect are generally put down at birth.
Another problem of the French bulldog is due to the compacted airways of the breed is their inability to regulate successfully their temperature, while most other breeds suffer to some degree from the heat to the frenchie it can be fatal.
www.frenchbulldog.org /french-bulldog-health.htm   (531 words)

  
 French bulldog by Bulldog Information
While the most varied theories exist about the the exact origin of the French Bulldog, the most prevalent opinion is that it originates from the miniature or toy bulldog brought to France by the Nottingham lace workers during the industrial revolution and economic crisis in England.
The Nottingham lacemakers were welcomed with open arms by the French to the coastal towns of Normandy and in particular to Brittany and Calais where the old traditional work continued.
The miniature bulldogs were perfectly suited to the new, cramped, living conditions in the apartments and small houses the workers lived in, and also because they were excellent ratters, the plague of that century.
www.bulldoginformation.com /french-bulldog.html   (917 words)

  
 French Bulldog Information and Pictures, Frenchies
French Bulldogs are prone to eye and respiratory problems.
The French Bulldog was originally developed in England as a miniature version of the English Bulldog.
When the breed was eventually brought back to England for exhibition, the English made a big uproar about the name French Bulldog, since the Bulldog was originally an English Breed and because the Bulldog was a traditional symbol of English culture.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /frenchbulldog.htm   (544 words)

  
 French Bulldog Art - French Bulldog Prints - French Bulldog Pop Art
The French bulldog may develop breathing problems during times of excessive exercise, excitement and high environmental temperatures.
This is caused by the short structure of the pet’s nose and general shape of the skull (brachycephalic syndrome).
French Bulldog art makes fantastic surprise gifts for friends and family members who love their Frenchies, and a prized addition for the French Bulldog art collector.
www.dogartdog.com /french_bulldog_art.htm   (462 words)

  
  Health and Care
Avoid while the French Bulldog is young: forced jumping exercises, stairs, jumping up on beds, because vertical movements can give increased pressure on the surfaces of the cartilage of the articulations and consecutively hypersecretion of articular fluid and damage of the intra-articular cartilage.
I have CERF'ed the French Bulldog for nearly 10 years and have found some lines tend to have 2 puntae instead of the 4 they are suppose to have.
Cataracts seem to plague the French Bulldog I was told once by a very well respected breeder, but we seem to be moving away from that.
www.frenchbulldog.com /carefrenchbulldog.htm   (1316 words)

  
 Dog and Kennel Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The story of the French bulldog begins with the original, larger English bulldog of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, the great working dog of England whose value extended from the farm to the marketplace.
The French bulldog is chondrodystrophic; its spine has been abnormally shortened as a result of the breed's origin from dwarfed stock.
French bulldogs come in a rainbow of colors and in fact should be a blend of hues rather than a solid shade.
www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/frenchbulldog.shtml   (2125 words)

  
 French Bulldog Cards
French Bulldogs are very fortunate to have a variety of lovely stamps to build a collection around.
The French Bulldog was used for the very popular sport of Bull-baiting, until it was suppressed in 1802 because of its cruelty.
One asserts that the French Bulldog is the descendant of small English Bulldogs imported into France; the others that the breed was created centuries ago in Spain where it may have been used for bull-baiting.
www.animalstamps.com /Frenchcard.htm   (1828 words)

  
 FBRN More Faq
Some rescue French Bulldogs ARE well bred dogs, bred by reputable breeders, who - through the death or misfortune of their owners, death or misfortune of their breeders, or just plain bad luck - find themselves in rescue.
There's no difference between a rescue French Bulldog and a French Bulldog from a reputable breeder in terms of the pleasure they'll bring to your life, and the laughter and affection they'll inspire.
French Bulldogs like to play, to nap, to snuggle and to be involved in what you are doing.
www.frenchbulldogrescue.org /htdocs/morefaq.html   (618 words)

  
 rec.pets.dogs: French Bulldogs Breed-FAQ
These little bulldogs were in fact "culls" of the established Bulldog Breeders in England, who were generally more than happy to sell these undersized examples of their breed to fanciers of the "new" breed in England.
French Bulldogs can also suffer from an assortment of back and spinal diseases, most of which are probably related to the fact that they were selectively chosen from the dwarf examples of the Bulldog Breed.
French Bulldogs tend to be rather expensive, for a number of reasons.
www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/frenchbulldogs   (2529 words)

  
 French Bulldogs: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
French Bulldog puppies are especially frisky; ball chasing is one of their passions.
French Bulldogs tend to resist being told what to do, and housebreaking is no exception.
French Bulldog breeders charge $1000 to $1500 to cover their costs of artificial insemination (because many French Bulldogs can't mate without assistance) and C-sections (because the puppies' heads are too large to be born normally).
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/frenchbulldogs.html   (720 words)

  
 French Bulldog Breeders with Puppies for Sale French Bulldogs
French Bulldogs - We are a family of French Bulldogs.
Cream French Bulldogs are home raised with lots of special love and attention.
FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES - Pet and Show - Champion lines - Beautiful and Healthy pups of all colors - Both male and female available - Health guarantee - current on all shots and deworming - Vet checked before shipping - $1000 and up plus shipping - Contact Katy at 417-261-2006 or email bearridgekennel@yahoo.com.
puppydogweb.com /breeders/frenchbulldog.htm   (1987 words)

  
 French Bulldogs For Sale
The French Bulldog are active, intelligent, muscular and heavy boned, with a smooth coat, and compactly built; of medium or small structure.
French Bulldogs are wonderful companions to small children who love to play dress-up, or a lonely delivery driver looking for a lighthearted partner to ride shotgun.
French Bulldogs are a descendant of small bulldogs, but it is not know whether they were from France or Spain.
puppydogweb.com /breeds/frenchbulldog.htm   (270 words)

  
 Common Questions
The French Bulldog should never be a mean, aggressive or a vicious animal.
It can be difficult for French Bulldogs to breed naturally and may be assisted by a veterinarian or reproduction specialist.
Due to the French Bulldog shape and pups size of head quite often are born by C-Section in a veterinarian hospital.
www.frenchbulldogclub.org /FBQuiz/commonquestions.htm   (1820 words)

  
 French Bulldog at Doxette - The Right Dog Antiques and Collectibles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Treasured by many French Bulldog enthusiasts is the memory of this outstanding winner, an exceptionally fine specimen of his breed.
French Bulldog Dog 1979 Picture History While there has been a difference of opinion as to the origin of the French bulldog, it seems pretty well established that one ancestor must have been the English Bulldog - probably one of the toy variety, of which there were a great number in England around 1860.
French Bulldog Dog Pattreiouex Senior Service French Bulldog cigarette card issued in 1939 by J. Pattreiouex Ltd. This card was given as a free premium and was inserted into a packet of 20 Senior Service cigarettes.
www.tias.com /6298/InventoryPage/1211315/1.html?pageNo=1;catId=French_Bulldog   (1276 words)

  
 French Bulldog Breeder - Specializing in French Bulldog and Frenchie Puppies for Sale
Our French bulldog puppies are raised in a happy home near Tulsa, Oklahoma, and are fully socialized with our family before they become a part of yours.
Every French bulldog puppy for sale from us will arrive to you without any congenital defects, and is guaranteed to remain healthy from these defects for the first full year.
Our French bulldog puppies are up to date with all of their vaccinations, but more importantly, are the best friends you could ask for.
saltcreekkennel.com /french_bulldog_puppies.asp   (391 words)

  
 What to feed a French Bulldog   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Therefore, I suggest that French Bulldog owners try to feed their present companion pets with foods that contain what this breed requires.
The French Bulldog, Bouldouge Francais, was developed in France by a group of lace workers who emigrated from Nottingham, England.
For the French Bulldog I recommend commercial foods that are a blend of beef, wheat, oats, and beet pulp.
home.att.net /~wdcusick/FrenchBulldog.html   (1367 words)

  
 French Bulldog Breed Info
French Bulldogs house train fairly quickly but throughout their lives most do not appreciate going out into the garden in the rain!
Because of their shape the majority of French Bulldogs cannot swim and great care must be taken if there are pools, ponds or rivers nearby.
The most serious life threatening situation for a French Bulldog is to be left unattended in a car or separated from its owner in a stressful situation as the combination of stress and heat can be fatal.
www.frenchbulldogclubofengland.org /breedinfo.html   (466 words)

  
 French Bulldog
The French Bulldog's coat is moderately fine, brilliant, short and smooth and easy to keep clean.
It’s best to keep your new French Bulldog puppy on a leash, or in the safety of your home, at all times.
The name bulldog is of medieval origin and refers to the robust appearance as well as the powerfulness of the dog.
www.puppyfiles.com /french_bulldog.shtml   (322 words)

  
 French Bulldogs
While theories abound about the the exact origin of the French Bulldog, the most prevalent opinion is that around the mid 1800's Normandy lace workers from England took smaller bulldogs with them when they sought work in France.
There are several congenital diseases and conditions that French Bulldogs are prone to, although they are still considered the healthiest of the Bull Breeds.
While French Bulldogs may not have the easily trained disposition of Border Collies, they are easily trained to basic obedience commands, and quite a few have competed successfully in the obedience ring, even earning U.D. titles.
www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/frenchbulldogs.html   (2293 words)

  
 French Bulldog Puppies Frenchy Pups Frenchies Puppys
All the puppies featured on this site are from the French Bullevard (our sister site) and a lot of the pictures you will see have been provided by their new owners.
She is quite the star and we have simply all fallen in love with this cute Frenchie pup.
The darling French bulldog, with his distinctive bat-like ears, is a compact tough little dog.
www.french-bulldog-puppies.com   (250 words)

  
 YouTube - french bulldog babies
french bulldog babies 4 weeks in one more day!
French Bulldog Puppies - the most beautiful video
French Bulldog Emmitt enters our world on Oct. 15, 2006
www.youtube.com /watch?v=_oLdX5wmLis   (381 words)

  
 D'Accord French Bulldogs - French Bulldog Health
The French Bulldog, is on the whole, a fairly sound dog with a few structural problems that need to be noted and that breeders need to be aware of.
Ideally, one would be advised to X ray the spines of French Bulldogs prior to breeding to at least know what level of hemivertbrae is present and to screen out those dogs with severe defects.
French Bulldogs are not high on the tumour lists and usually not under 8-10 years.
www.french-bulldog.com /Other/Health.html   (2458 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Local News: Valuable French bulldog missing
She's the size of a five pound sack of flour and the owners of the Ballard Pet Store believe someone slipped her out of the store under his coat Monday night.
The two-month-old puppy, a French bulldog, is taking medication for an infection and owner Norm Blacksher worries the dog could develop pneumonia and die if not treated with antibiotics.
French bulldogs grow to about a foot tall and weigh about 25 pounds.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2003464590_webbulldog06.html   (332 words)

  
 French Bulldog dog breeds
The French Bulldog is a dog breed that first emerged in France in the mid- to late 19th century.
The French Bulldog is a gentle breed that typically has a happy-go-lucky attitude.
As flat faced breed, it is essential that owners understand that French Bulldogs cannot live outdoors.
www.dogster.com /breeds/french_bulldog   (338 words)

  
 French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is thought to be descended from the Tibetan or Asian Mastiff.
Prized ratters, French Bulldogs were kept by the butchers of La Villette in Paris and served as bodyguards to Pantin's bums (Paris's suburbs).
After a period of decline, the French Bulldog is now regaining popularity.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/French_Bulldog.htm   (444 words)

  
 French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a member of the utility group.
It seems more likely that in the 1860's when bulldogs were very popular in Britain some small varieties began to appear; these small dogs were imported to France by the French breeders and then crossed with French terriers.
The French Bulldog should have a square, large and broad head with a broad, deep, short muzzle.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/French_Bulldog.htm   (691 words)

  
 French Bulldog Information
We hope that you will find useful our history, breed profile, French Bulldog photos, French Bulldog rescues, and French Bulldog resources & links.
To find out, read the French Bulldog history...
El Bulldog Francés o "frenchie" es criado con el objetivo de ser una mascota, pero los frenchies son buenos perros guardianes.
www.frenchbulldog411.com   (117 words)

  
 French Bulldog
During the 1800s, the larger English Bulldog was bred down in size, and these smaller Bulldogs became popular family pets especially in the midlands of England.
Originally both the Bulldog's "rose" ear and the French Bulldog's "bat" ear were considered correct.
Originally bred as a companion, the French Bulldog is happiest as a house dog, part of a loving family, and is not the dog to be left alone for long periods.
www.ameridogs.com /BreedFrBulldog.htm   (332 words)

  
 French Bulldog : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
The history of the Gallic Bulldog is entwined with that of the English Bulldog.
There is considerable debate about whether the dog was a miniature version of the Englishman and was shipped off to France as an undesirable or was developed on the Continent and later brought to England.
In the larger Bulldog the ears are held in the tightly curled rose position and the skull must show no signs of a bulging dome.
www.dog.com /breed/French-Bulldog.asp   (348 words)

  
 French Bulldog   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is a woven blanket using 14 different threads and colors horizontally and 14 different threads and colors vertically, weaving a detailed picture of the French Bulldog in the design of the blanket.
The French Bulldog is depicted in scenes that describe his history and the French Bulldog is depicted accurately as described by the standard of the breed.
This is a beautiful tapestry wallhanging 8"wide by 42" long depicting the French Bulldog.
www.gonedoggin.com /products/products.asp?catID=93   (388 words)

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