French Bulldog

While being quite playful, calm, and usually friendly, French Bulldogs can also be quite intelligent and can compete in tracking, earthdog trials, and obedience as sport, although because of their configuration, they may be prone to overheating. French Bulldogs have often been described as stubborn, but this tendency may be diminished through use of motivational tools such as treats and favorite toys in reward-based obedience training. Their small size makes the French Bulldog attractive to children; however, as with all dogs, very close supervision is advised to prevent accidental injury to the dog or its subsequently developing fear-based defensive aggression.

French Bulldog History:

The origin of the French Bulldog dates back to the 1800's, when English Bulldogs were imported to France from England. They are believed to have been brought across the English Channel around the mid 1800’s by Normandy lace workers from England, who took smaller bulldogs with them when they looked for work in France. In the farming communities north of France, where the lace workers settled, the little Bulldogs became very popular and used as ratters. The French Bulldog was created when the English variety was mixed with local French terriers. The French Bulldog was recognised by the English Kennel Club as early as 1905.