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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 frenchie is an abbreviation for the breed known as the French bulldog. Its ancestry can be traced all the way down to bull baiting mastiffs in the ancient Greek era, and was widely distributed by Phoenicians along their trade stops in Europe to feed the popularity of the sport. When this blood sort was outlawed later on, many mastiffs were out of a job and made into pets. Today the breed ranks as the 6th most popular canine breed in the USA according to the American Kennel Club.

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.

Its energy level is generally labeled as medium but it can stand long hours of inactivity. It is quite content being inactive so it is a good pet to have if you are practicing small house living, or living in a condominium or an apartment. It should be given thirty minute walks outside daily though to give it a chance to stretch its legs.

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.

It will have a unique health complication of not being able to control or regulate its internal core body temperature. This is because it has a snub nose and compact airway which contributes to this situation. It will die in extreme temperature conditions due to this such as tropical or subarctic climates, and is best taken cared of in places with temperate climates. Thus make sure you at least live in a temperate region before making this dog as your future companion and pet.

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.

In sum the article has covered some concerns that you should be aware of before taking on this pet. Never take on a pet uninformed about its breed, quirks, personality, upkeep information and the like so as not to regret it later. Remember that taking on a pet is basically a lifelong commitment and responsibility.




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