Some Information Before You Buy A Frenchie Dog

By Margaret Green


Having a pet can both be a challenge and a joy at the same time as anyone who has had the experience can tell you. And your friends may have been urging you to get a pet, the frenchie dog in particular, so that you can also get the same experience. However it is a good idea to get as much information on this breed before you do go out and get one in Ohio.

Frenchie is the short name for what many know as the French bulldog. It was used in the blood sport of bull baiting in ancient Greek times, and due to this was widely spread out throughout the Mediterranean by Phoenician traders at the height of the sport. When the sport was made illegal, many of these dogs were made into household companions and pets.

Due to its playfulness and also adaptable personality, this breed has become the sixth most popular dog according to data from the American Kennel Club. It is quite the attention monger and will demand one thousand and one percent of your attention. If it somehow made to feel that it is not attention worthy, it will let out a ululating and eerie sound which many frenchie owners have dubbed as the French death yodel. The females of the species it should be noted, are very protective of their young or anything or anyone that they may care about.

The breed is fairly energetic and can be rated a medium. However, it can also do quite well being inactive for prolonged periods and thus can be a good indoor dog. It can be well suited to urban small quarters living like apartments or condominiums. However, it still needs to be taken on at least a half hour walk to enable it to let go of excess energy and stretch its legs.

It is fairly similar to the English bulldog in that they have the same mastiff ancestry, they differ in size and looks. They are smaller and more robust in terms of a wider girth, and have eternally erect ears. They do not share the same aggressive nature as the English bulldog, and thus can be safely kept with small children and other animals.

When it gets older do prepare yourself for a share of complications regarding the eyes, particularly cataracts. You must also ensure that it is never exposed to extreme heat or cold, as it has a very difficult time in regulating its core body temperature due to its more compact airway and also its pug nose. Do not consider taking this breed as a pet if you live in very hot or very cold climates.

This particular dog also has a shorter lifespan of only eight to ten years when compared to other breeds. Thus extended care and maintenance, particularly in nutrition is needed for it to go over the average lifespan line. A regular visit and consultation with the veterinarian should assist in this regard.

This short article has shown some considerations and also basic info about the breed at hand. Remember to always get as much information as possible on whatever pet you have in mind for being a pet owner takes a lot of responsibility as well as a lot of commitment.




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