French Bulldogs

Well-behaved, adaptable and comfortable companions with an affectionate nature and even disposition; generally active, alert and playful but not unduly boisterous.

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”.


HEIGHT: 12 inches ( 30.5 - 31.5 cm )

WEIGHT: 19 - 28 pounds ( 9 - 13 kg).

Frenchies make excellent pets for either apartments or homes, and they are comfortable as either city dogs or country dwellers. Frenchies in any environment have one overwhelming need, and that is to be in close contact with the person they love. Due to their inability to tolerate either extreme cold or extreme heat, it is not a consideration to house a Frenchie outdoors. Regardless of temperature, a French Bulldog is happiest when with it’s owner, and they enjoy long walks or car drives as much as any breed of dog you may hope to meet.

French Bulldogs are popular pet dogs worldwide. They are noted for being very tolerant of children. Easily adaptable, Frenchies adore their owner and the family, always ready to protect them, which makes this breed an excellent watch dog.

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!

Are Frenchies Noisy?

Actually, some owners tell of having owned French Bulldogs for as long as six months without ever having heard them bark. In general, though, most Frenchies are sensible barkers, doing so only if they feel that there is something worth really getting excited about.

How Are They With Kids?

How are your children with dogs? As with most dogs, Frenchies will play and rough house happily with older children who have been carefully introduced and taught to respect a dog’s limitations. Smaller children must be carefully taught to never pick a Frenchie up, as they are a head heavy breed that is easy to drop. Some fanciers believe that Frenchies may play too vigorously for the average child under 2 years, but there is always the exception to the rule. As with your children, it is the way your Frenchie has been taught that will be the deciding factor.

How Much Do They Cost?

Well, quite frankly, a lot. French Bulldogs tend to be rather expensive, for a number of reasons. They are generally able to deliver only by caesarian, have very low litter sizes, and usually need to be artificially inseminated. All of this tends to keep their prices rather high. Please ensure that if you find one that seems to be a bargain that it wasn't by virtue of their care being skimped on.

Do They Drool?

No! They are French, and as such would never be caught doing anything as uncouth as drooling - they leave that to their British Bulldog cousins!

Is A Frenchie Right For Me?

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. Frenchies, with their gentle nature and love of attention, make excellent therapy dogs but are not the breed to choose, however, if you are seeking a vigorous jogging companion or highly athletic dog. Their joints were not made to take the stress of constant pounding, and their impaired breathing can make heavy activity life threatening in extreme weather conditions. If there was ever a couch potato Olympics, on the other hand, I am quite sure that most of the Gold Medal Winners would be French Bulldogs.

If you enjoy leisurely walks, long drives or pleasant outings to the park then a Frenchie just may be the dog for you!

The following information has been compiled after research and reference
to various sources with some additions made by myself based on experience.