A Brief Dossier On The Frenchie Dog

A great joy and challenge that anyone can probably achieve is to have a pet to look after. Whether this pet be a canine or a feline, the experience is basically just the same. Most of your friends are probably dog owners and lovers and have recommended that you get a frenchie dog as a companion. Before you do go out and buy one in Ohio however, it may be a good idea to finish this article first.

The term frenchie is what is given to the French bulldog, which is a breed that has been around since the ancient Greek times. Its main role was to fight bulls in the arena in the blood sport of bull baiting which became popular throughout the Mediterranean. It was widely distributed by Phoenician traders and these same dogs later on became pets when bull baiting was made illegal.

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 breed is fairly energetic and can be rated a medium. However, it can also do quite well being inactive for prolonged periods and thus can be a good indoor dog. It can be well suited to urban small quarters living like apartments or condominiums. However, it still needs to be taken on at least a half hour walk to enable it to let go of excess energy and stretch its legs.

This breed is closely related to the British bulldog, but it is much smaller and wider in terms of girth. It also has much shorter legs and its ears that are always erect makes it look like a bat when looked at directly. It does not have the same aggressiveness as the British breed, and so it is much safer to when it is around small children or even other animals.

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.

Eight to ten years will be the expected average lifespan for this breed, which is not really very long. Thus do consult with your veterinarian a list of best practices, which can include nutrition, that you must practice so that it may live a bit longer.

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.