The Plus & negative – Side to Owning a French Bulldog

The Plus & negative – Side to Owning a French Bulldog

There are good with children, and very suitable for young families and big households. However, it is always important to have adult supervision with all dog breeds while hey are playing with children. We don’t want any accidents happening on our watch!

Frenchies are incredibly adaptable. You’ll find that they are perfectly happy in a large, detached house with a garden in the suburbs or a small apartment or flat in the middle of the city. 

They are great entertainers. With their Fun-loving and mischievous traits Frenchies are great fun to be around and are always great company. Having a French Bulldog is sure to make you smile, whatever mood you’re in.

They are low maintenance which makes them ideal for first-time dog owners or people who don’t have a lot of time on their hands. French Bulldogs thrive on attention, but it isn’t so overbearing that you’ll find yourself entertaining them all the time. Although it is worth noting that all dogs should be given as much attention as possible and there are very few dogs that would enjoy being left alone for extended periods of time. 

They enjoy shorter walks a few times a day as opposed to one or two long walks. A French Bulldogs stubby legs and small stature have led to them being fairly low in stamina as well. They can’t handle much exercise in one go so shorter bursts several times a day is best. An ideal standard is four walks a day at 15 minutes each, instead of one long 1-hour walk. 

They shed less than other breeds. Like other breeds, Frenchies do shed their fur more in the spring and autumn. However, they do shed less in comparison which you save you a lot of cleaning time. Shedding can also be lessened by regular grooming.

They are eager to please and will love their owner through and through. All a Frenchie wants is to see their owner happy. This will in turn make them happy too! Despite this, many owners find that Frenchies aren’t overly demanding – although they might be too in love to tell! 

They are in it for life. Loyal to the end, these dogs are protective of their own and will remain with one person or family throughout their entire lives. It’s a simple case of if you love them and welcome them into your home, they will love you in return. 

French Bulldog Negatives

They’re expensive. Due to their popularity, French Bulldogs have become a rather pricey purchase with their going rates rising with the sudden surge in the French Bulldog buying market, especially if you’re looking for a pedigree puppy from a well-reputed breeder. The cost of owning them (while paid back for in love and happiness!) is also fairly high, they need good quality food and a fair amount of grooming to remain at their best.

They can be stubborn and will dig their heels in if not trained and handled properly. It is recommended that you dedicate a fair amount of your time to training your French Bulldog if you want it to obey your commands. If your Frenchie has dug its heels in, don’t hold your breath waiting for them to come out! Just remember to be firm but patient when training!

They can become smelly fairly quickly. Their coats need to be correctly cared for or you risk them picking up quite a stench. They need grooming once a week, paying close attention to their most hard to reach places – skin folds and tails – to really make sure you’ve gotten all the dirt and grime out.

Frenchies are prone to certain hereditary and congenital health issues. To make sure you don’t find out too late, or walk into a dodgy deal with a dubious breeder, make sure you get a full history of the puppy’s family. When talking to your breeder, insist on seeing these records before purchasing. If they refuse, walk away from the deal.

They do not like hot weather and will overheat very quickly in the summer, especially if walked at peak temperature times. Try walking your dog early in the morning or in the evenings on hot summer days to help keep them cool. Shallow paddling pools and sprinklers can also do wonders for regulating your pooch’s temperature.

Some Frenchies (Pied and White) have commonly been found to be deaf in one or both ears, and so should be BAER tested at 6 weeks old. Check with your breeder whether or not their mother was deaf as this could increase their chances.

They can take longer to house train. It’s no secret that French Bulldogs have a serious stubborn streak. And sometimes because of their stubbornness, it can take some time to train them properly. But if you take the time to do it properly then their desire to impress will kick in and you’ll have them trained in no time.