A Brief Primer On The Frenchie Dog

By Margaret Green


One experience worth having in this lifetime is to have a pet and to look after it. Many have taken to animal companionship as against human companionship and not regretted it. In fact some of your friends may have urged you to get a frenchie dog to give you company while you are in Ohio. It is however a good idea to finish off this article first before you go out and buy one.

The frenchie is just a shortened name for the French bulldog, a dog that has been around since the ancient times. It was primarily used as a bull baiting dog when the sport was popular in ancient Greece. It was widely dispersed in the Mediterranean by Phoenician traders and became household pets when the sport was outlawed.

This breed is seen to be the sixth most popular dog breed when looking at American Kennel Club statistics. This is probably owing to the fact that it is a very playful dog with a very adaptable personality. It is a breed that demands a lot of attention, and if it feels in any way neglected it will let out an eerie and ululating sound which has been called the French death yodel. Female frenchies are also known for their being very caring and protective of their puppies and those they care for.

The dog is rated as a medium level in terms of energy, but it can be quite happy as well not moving for extended periods of time. Thus this ability to also be fairly inactive is a boon for city dwellers wherein it can adapt very well to small home living in apartments and urban condominiums. It still should be given at least thirty minutes of walking daily so that it can release extra energy and also to give itself a stretch.

It is a bit similar to its cousin the English bulldog, but it is much smaller with a wider girth, smaller legs and owns a set of perennially erect ears. It however lacks the alpha dog aggressiveness of its English counterpart and thus much safer to have around smaller animals and small children.

Some health complications will be apparent as this dog gets older, particularly some eye cataracts that will form. It is also a dog that cannot handle extreme temperatures due to its compact airway and snub nose, which makes it difficult to regulate its internal temperature. Thus do not think of getting this dog if you live in tropical or sub arctic areas.

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.

It is always read up on particular dogs before getting them, for it takes a lot of responsibility and commitment on your part. Hopefully the information in this article has been of help in giving you a bit of the information you will need before buying this breed.




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