What You Need To Know Before Buying A Frenchie Dog

By Betty Reynolds


It's a great joy to have a pet in your life and in your home. Many can say that nothing can beat animal companionship next to human companionship. In fact some prefer the former to the latter. Some choose a cat while others a dog, and you may have chosen a dog. Some people you know could have suggested that you get a frenchie dog. You should however finish reading this article before you buy one in Ohio.

The frenchie is another name for the French bulldog, is considered as the sixth most popular dog according to the American Kennel Club. It is part of the mastiff line used in ancient times for the blood sport of bull baiting. It was widely dispersed in the European sub continent by Phoenician traders. When the sport was outlawed, the unemployed bulldogs became pets and household companions.

In terms of personality, this breed has a playful, smart and adaptable one. It does demand quite a lot of attention and likes to be the center of it. If it feels it is not getting enough attention it will create a slow ululating sound. This is what most people would call as the French death yodel. Owners of this breed also find the females as being quite protective of their young and those that they care about.

This dog has a medium amount of energy but will be quite content just sitting around the whole day. Others will say that it makes for perfect indoor dog and perfectly fitted to small apartments and condominiums in the city. It however needs to be still taken on daily thirty walks to stretch its legs and to dissipate some pent up energy and stress.

The breed is very similar to the English bulldog, apart from the fact that it has more erect ears, smaller body with wider girth and of course smaller legs. It is not as aggressive as its English counterpart and so it is safe to keep around smaller animals and even children.

The breed will have a few health complications due to its physical make up. A snub nose alongside a smaller airway gives the breed difficulty in regulating body temperatures. Since it has a fairly thin fur coat, this makes the situation worse. One should not take this breed as a pet if one lives in extreme temperature climates of hot or cold, simply for the fact that it will prove fatal.

In terms of lifespan, it does not have very long to live and it will have a few problems with cataracts when it ages. It usually has a lifespan of only eight to ten years. However, with proper care and maintenance it can be expected that it will live for much longer.

Some important elements of what you need to know about this breed has been covered in this article. There are of course other elements you need to know about this dog so as to help you make an informed decision.




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