| French bulldogs trace their origin back to England. | | | | they do not require much grooming. Their coat is |
| Most of the French dogs today are descendents | | | | short, dense and smooth - they may be said to |
| of English bulldogs | | | | be maintenance free. |
| The French warmed up to the strange-looking | | | | French bulldogs are good watchdogs, and they |
| creature and began rearing the dog within their | | | | are a friendly breed. They make friends quite |
| country. Over the years, the French bulldog | | | | easily and are happy to wag their short tails at |
| acquired its own characteristics, and it now looks | | | | strangers. They have an out-going personality and |
| different from its English ancestors. The French | | | | are generally warm and affectionate. They adapt |
| bulldog has front facing, rounded bat ears and a | | | | easily to a new environment and like to receive |
| very lively expression. It is a stocky creature and | | | | attention from their owners. |
| weighs around 28 pounds. French bulldogs normally | | | | French bulldogs are difficult to breed. As a result, |
| have a medium sized muscular body and bright | | | | there are not too many of them around. The |
| expressive eyes. | | | | litter of a French bulldog at the most bears three |
| French bulldogs have unique, upright ""bat"" ears. | | | | pups. They mature slowly and their life span |
| They are genial dogs, with a happy look about | | | | ranges 12 and 14 years. As with their English |
| them. In fact, it does appear that they constantly | | | | counterparts, French bulldogs are sensitive to |
| have a smile on their faces. With short and stout | | | | heat. They are not the sort of a dog that can be |
| legs, short tails and ears, they come in a variety | | | | left alone in a car for they may get overheated. |
| of colors -- the most common being a mix of | | | | They are extremely intelligent and often end up |
| black and brown. As is common with their breed, | | | | as permanent fixture in the life of their owners. |