French Bulldog

This breed requires very little exercise and should not be overexerted. A 10 to 15-minute walk each day should be enough to keep your French Bulldog happy and healthy. Due to their brachycephalic conformation, French Bulldogs are prone to overheating and respiratory distress. Brachycephalic breeds should always have access to water and air-conditioning, even in relatively mild temperatures.

French Bulldogs are prone to inflammatory bowel disease and food allergies. They can develop food allergies to dairy products, beef, chicken, lamb, fish, corn, wheat, soy, and a variety of ingredients found in dog food. If your dog has a food allergy, you may notice vomiting, gas, diarrhea, excessive itching, and gastrointestinal distress. Please seek veterinary diagnosis and testing to determine which diet best suits your pet.

The coat is short, smooth, and easy to care for, requiring only weekly brushing and bathing. Shedding is moderate at its worst.

Frenchies are a brachycephalic breed and therefore predisposed to a large number of health problems. They are deliberately bred with structural changes to their upper airway to give them a characteristic look. Respiratory issues can range from moderate to severe, and many owners become concerned when they hear their French Bulldog breathing heavily. These issues could be caused by the physical makeup of the dog’s airway, which may be benign, or it could be something more severe, like brachycephalic airway syndrome.

If you are considering the French Bulldog breed, or are already a proud French bulldog parent, you need to familiarize yourself with their breathing problems and know what to avoid in order to keep your pet healthy. Brachycephalic breeds are prone to respiratory problems associated with their “smooshed” face, including elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, and everted saccules. They are also prone to gastroesophageal reflux. This breed also suffers from heart disease, joint and spinal issues, and ocular ailments.

Bulldogs are predisposed to: pulmonic stenosis, ventricular septal defect, atopic dermatitis, brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, ulcerative colitis, patellar luxation, corneal ulcers, and dystocia.

French Bulldogs are notoriously stubborn, but quite intelligent. Because of this, they do well with positive reinforcement training that includes large amounts of food rewards, praise, and play. Frenchies need to be socialized with other dogs and people from a young age. For the socialization to be effective, experts recommend introducing your dog to new people and pets by 14 weeks of age.

This breed requires very little exercise and should not be overexerted. A 10 to 15-minute walk each day should be enough to keep your French Bulldog happy and healthy. Due to their brachycephalic conformation, French Bulldogs are prone to overheating and respiratory distress. Brachycephalic breeds should always have access to water and air-conditioning, even in relatively mild temperatures.