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Some Things To Know Before Visiting French Bulldog Breeders Missouri

By Margaret Harris


Pets make wonderful companions, especially those of the four legged kind. In fact, more likely than not you will have friends who have cats or dogs as pets and they seem to enjoy them and love them immensely, thus prompting you to ask yourself if you should also get one. One of your friends may have also suggested that you get a French bulldog or bully as a starter pet, and this may have perked up your interest. However before you go and make a commitment to get one with any of the French Bulldog Breeders Missouri near you, do read on in this article to find out more about this breed.

This breed is quite an ancient one, hailing from as far back as the Greek and Phoenician eras. Phoenician traders were responsible for their dispersal throughout much of the European continent for the popular sport of bull baiting. Bull baiting is a kind of blood sport in which dogs where pitted against bulls in what can be termed as some sort of gladiatorial animal combat. Later on the sport was outlawed, and bulldogs and other mastiff breeds used for the sport were now used as non sporting pets and companions.

Unlike its British cousin, the English Bulldog this breed is much tamer and has a less aggressive temperament, which makes it a boon to have around other animals and kids. It is also much smaller with a wider girth and pointier ears.

It is also a very lovable companion if not an attention and cuddle mongering one. It craves closeness and regular pats and hugs. When it is neglected it will make somewhat of a yodeling sound, or what is fondly termed as the French death yodel. Females of this breed are very protective of their young and things they consider worth protecting around them.

This dog, just like the English bulldog, is a champion when it comes to living in small and enclosed spaces. It is quite used to staying indoors a majority of the time and it poses no bother for it to be inactive for extensive periods. It should however still be taken for half hour walks just for overall health.

The rather small size of the French bully lends to it having a more compact airway, and couple with its snub nose, leads to the condition of it having a hard time regulating body temperature in extreme temperature conditions. Most have died from cold due to its thin coat and others also from extreme heat. It is not a breed to live in extreme climates. It is preferable that it lives in temperate environments and zones.

As it ages, this dog will have its share of eye related problems and conditions. It also has a fairly short lifespan of only around eight to ten years. It will definitely be up to a caring and vigilant owner in determining how much longer they can extend their life spans.

Thus this article has outlined a bit of basic information about what you need to know about this type of dog. Prior to your final decision, do make additional research to galvanize your choice for a new pet and companion.




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