Utility group · France
French Bulldog
Also called Frenchie.
Small dog, low energy, trains well with consistency.
- Adaptable
- Playful
- Smart
- Easygoing
- Affectionate
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 9 to 13 kg20 to 28 lb
- Lives
- 10 to 12 years
- Energy
- Low
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- Low
Training
Training a French Bulldog
Utility breeds. Many of these think before they obey. Earn compliance with reward and consistency; they do not do it for free.
Keep Cool
Start here
Train in air conditioning, they overheat easily.
Short Sessions
Breathing limits endurance, 5-10 minute sessions.
Food Motivated
Use treats wisely, prone to obesity.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your French Bulldog and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Breeds developed for a job that no longer exists or never fitted a group. Includes the spitz and primitive breeds.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersHigh
- CatsHigh
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 30 minutes daily. Short walks, no intense exercise.
- Grooming
- Low maintenance. Weekly brushing. Clean facial folds.
- Drool
- Moderate
- Coat
- Short, SmoothBrindle, Fawn, White, Cream, Brindle & White
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Severe
Breathing difficulties due to flat face
Spinal Issues
Moderate
IVDD and hemivertebrae
Heat Sensitivity
Severe
Cannot regulate temperature well
Where they come from
History
Developed in France from toy Bulldogs brought by English lace workers in the 1800s.
