Animals

French Bulldogs were probably derived from undersized English Bulldogs that British workers brought to France in the 19th century. These little bulldogs became popular as ratters and companions of European artists. The Frenchie makes a terrific companion dog and is ranked 49th out of 154 dog breeds in 2004 AKC registrations.

The French bulldog is a small companion breed of dog, related to the English bulldog and American bulldog. The name suggests France as the origin of the breed; however, Americans and British breeders may have played a larger role in the breed’s development.

The dogs are commonly called the Frenchie and are nicknamed “clowns” and “frog dogs”.

The French Bulldog or Frenchie is a small, muscular and fairly active member of the bulldog breed. This chunky breed is characterized by its erect bat-shaped ears. Frenchies have a short, smooth, shiny and dense coat. Coat colors can be roan but are usually fawn and white with streaked patches or tiger markings. These dogs stand 11 to 14 inches tall at shoulder height and weigh from 17 to 26 pounds. Frenchies are members of the American Kennel Club (AKC) Non-Sporting Dog Group.

French Bulldogs are one of the nicest, most amusing and amiable of all dog breeds. The Frenchie is a perfect apartment dog that is clean, easy to groom and sheds very little.