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What You Need To Know Before Buying A Frenchie Dog

By Brian Hall


Pet ownership is something that is understated most of the time, for you can never find a status that can give you much joy and contentment while you live. Pets in the form of cats and dogs have given companionship to many people, and you may have been convinced of giving it a try. While in Ohio, you may have been thinking of getting a Frenchie dog once you saw some signs and advertisements. Before you do commit, then please read on in this article.

The American Kennel Club ranks the frenchie as the 6th most popular in terms of pet acquisition for dogs. The frenchie is basically a shortened term for the French bulldog which was widespread as a fighting mastiff during the ancient Greek times. It was a bull baiting dog use in the blood sport of bull baiting.. Phoenician traders distributed this dog during the popularity of the sport throughout Europe, so plenty became mere pets once the sport was outlawed.

Smart, adaptable and very playful are some of the adjectives used to describe this breed. It is also one that demands and craves a whole lot of attention, more than the usual for other dogs. If it feels it lacks the requisite love and care, it will let out a ululating sound which many call or label as the French death yodel.

Breeders and owners will rate the energy level of this dog breed as medium. Despite this labeling, it can actually stand long periods of inactivity, thus making a good or even prime candidate for small space living in terms of condominiums and apartments. Daily thirty minute walks should be given to it however to let it release some of its stored and latent energy.

It is a breed that is smaller than its English cousin, the English bulldog. It has a more compact body and more erect ears. It also has smaller legs and a wider girth. When compared to the English bulldog, it has very minimal alpha dog tendencies and thus will prove to be safe around other small animals and even children.

Its snub nose alongside a more compact airway due to its physical size will give it a unique health complication. It will have trouble regulating its core body temperature and thus must be kept in a temperate climate. There have been instances of death when this breed is exposed to extreme temperatures, such as heat and cold, which can occur in tropical and subarctic climates respectively.

Lifespan is also quite short on an average of only eight to ten years. Thus if you want to extend its lifespan you will need to give it good health maintenance as well as a controlled and healthy diet.

Thus some important facts and information has been covered regarding this breed, so that you can be better prepared in getting one. Always put it in mind that it is quite a commitment and a lot of responsibility when taking on a new pet as a companion. Thus make sure that you are well armed in the information department so that you do not regret your decision later on.




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