Before You Acquire French Bulldog Puppies Ohio

By Charles Miller


Having a pet is one of the more satisfying things on this earth, just ask any pet owner. In fact you may have been thinking of getting a small dog after seeing a French Bulldog Puppies Ohio for sale sign earlier. But before you jump head first into such a commitment, do read on in this short article to know more about this breed you are interested in.

The French bulldog is a descendant of mastiffs that were popular during ancient Greek times. During that time the sport of bull baiting was popular in which bulls and dogs were made to fight each other to the death. Phoenician traders were largely responsible to the distribution of this breed throughout Europe. With the decline of bull baiting, the remaining dogs used for this sport were converted into pets.

It is a dog that is much smaller than the English bulldog, although they do come from a fairly common ancestry. It has pointier ears and likewise a more compact body with short legs. It is also much tamer in the sense that it lacks the inherent alpha male response and domination of the English bully. Since it is of a much better temperament it is quite safe to leave it with small children and other animals.

As such the French bully makes an excellent companion. It does however require much more attention than a regular dog, in fact it will basically demand for it. When it feels that not getting enough attention is being given, it will set off a fairly distinct ululating sound, or what owners will all call as the French death yodel. Should you get a female, expect her to be very protective of those around her.

Their compact airways, due to their physical build, and their snub noses make for some complications. Due to having these two characteristics this dog will have problems regulating their body temperature, especially when there are conditions of extreme hot or cold weather. Any extreme weather condition will in fact kill this breed. It is thus advised that if you should want to acquire a breed such as this, that you at least live in a temperate area in terms of weather and climate.

Lifespan wise it is fairly short lived. It only averages around 8 to 10 years in terms of lifespan, but this can of course be extended a bit with the proper care and maintenance and of course nutrition. Cataracts are also a possibility as the dog gets older and more mature.

This dog is really built for small space and indoor living, as this breed is quite at home not moving around and just sitting still. It needs at least 30 minutes walk everyday. This is definitely a dog to have if you live in a small city apartment or condo.

In sum these are the general items that you should consider and mull over before getting this puppy into your home. Always remember that getting a pet is a serious commitment and you should always get as much information on whatever pet you feel you should have.




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