What You Need To Know Before Buying A Frenchie Dog

By Brian Hall


Pet ownership is something that is understated most of the time, for you can never find a status that can give you much joy and contentment while you live. Pets in the form of cats and dogs have given companionship to many people, and you may have been convinced of giving it a try. While in Ohio, you may have been thinking of getting a Frenchie dog once you saw some signs and advertisements. Before you do commit, then please read on in this article.

The French bulldog breed is what is referred to when talking about the frenchie. It is a dog breed that can trace its roots all the way down to the Greek era as a fighting dog in the blood sport of bull baiting, thus its name. Widely dispersed throughout Europe by Phoenician traders during the popularity of the sport, it later was turned into a pet when the sport was outlawed. Today in the USA, according to the American Kennel Club, it is the 6th most popular in terms of dog breeds.

Many previous owners will describe this dog as being very playful, quite adaptable and smart to boot. It is a breed that will likely demand all of your attention, and all is an understatement. If you do not give it the attention it craves, it will let out what is known as the French death yodel, a yodeling and ululating sound.

Its energy level is generally labeled as medium but it can stand long hours of inactivity. It is quite content being inactive so it is a good pet to have if you are practicing small house living, or living in a condominium or an apartment. It should be given thirty minute walks outside daily though to give it a chance to stretch its legs.

This breed is much smaller than the English bulldog and has a smaller girth, and more compact body with smaller legs. It also has a set of uniquely erect ears. It lacks the alpha male dispositions of the English bulldog and thus much safer to keep around small children or even other animals in the home. This sometimes makes it more popular than the English variety of bulldog.

Its compact size makes for a compact airway. And couple this with is snub nose you will expect to have a few related complications. A most noticeable concern will be its inability to properly control internal body temperature due to this specific physical make up. Extreme climates, whether towards tropical or subarctic climates will not do for it and can even die. It is a dog best kept in a temperate climate.

Lifespan is also quite short on an average of only eight to ten years. Thus if you want to extend its lifespan you will need to give it good health maintenance as well as a controlled and healthy diet.

These are thus some concerns and information that you should take in to consideration before taking on this particular breed. Remember however that taking on a new pet as a companion will entail a lot of commitment and responsibility so do get as much information on it as you can.




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