THE FRENCH BULLDOG

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The French Bulldog, French: Bouledogue Français, is a French breed of companion dog or toy dog. It appeared in Paris in the mid-nineteenth century, apparently the result of cross-breeding of Toy Bulldogs imported from England and local Parisian ratters. It is a stocky, compact dog with a friendly, mild-mannered temperament.

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  Temperament:

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  The French Bulldog, like many other companion dog breeds, requires close contact with humans. If left alone for more than a few hours, they may experience separation anxiety. They rarely bark. The breed is patient and affectionate with their owners, and can live with other breeds. French Bulldogs are agreeable dogs, and are human/people oriented dogs as this makes them on the easier side to train, even though they do have tendencies to be stubborn.
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  As a consequence of selective breeding, French Bulldogs are disproportionately affected by health related problems. Such as Brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome, temperature regulation-related issues and congenital hemivertebrae.
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  Care:

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  Frenchies should be bathed no more than once a month, however their wrinkles may need to be cleaned more regularly to avoid infection. Regular brushing will keep the coat healthy. They will require moderate exercise, however care needs to be taken in hot weather due to the temperature related issues noted above.

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