The French bulldog is a small, compact dog with a robust build. A characteristic of this breed is its medium-sized ears, rounded at the tip and held upright, the type of ears they call bat ears. The disposition of this dog is cheerful and active; being also very intelligent, obedient, friendly and of stable temperament. The French bulldog is an excellent pet companion, it adapts to life in a house as well as in an apartment. Shows affection towards its owner and trained, he is good with the children of the house and other pets. Let’s see what the other characteristics that define a French bulldog are!
Instructions for a French bulldog
- The head is large and relatively square, flat between the ears. The skin of the face forms folds.
- Its snout is very wide and flat. Well-developed cheek.
- The lips are black, wide, on the sides they hang over the lower jaw. The lower jaw is wide and long.
- His nose is black and wide. Nostrils well developed with a well-marked line between them.
- His eyes are round, moderate in size and dark.
- The ears of the French bulldog are the so-called bat type; medium size, broad at the base, rounded at the tip. They are located high and apart on the head. It keeps them erect with the hole facing forward. The skin of the ears is fine and soft.
- Its neck is wide, arched, with loose skin on the throat.
- His chest wide and deep.
- The hair is short, fine, soft, and shiny. The skin is soft and supple.
- As for the colors any color combination except: black (which does not have any brindle markings), mouse, liver, black and fawn, black and white, and black and white.
- The forelegs are short, strong, straight, set wide apart. The hind legs are strong, with good muscles; higher than the front legs.
- The tail is short. It should not be cut. Wide at the base, tapering towards the tip.
- It weighs about 12.7 Kg.
- Normally the litter is four to five pups although litters of up to nine pups have been recorded.
What do you need for a French bulldog?
- The French bulldog requires little exercise, but it is necessary.
- You must brush your hair often.
- Clean the folds of the head.
Tips for a French bulldog
- If you take the dog to a vet or groomer, have his nails trimmed.
- It is also good to brush your teeth from time to time.
