Alice White
French Bulldogs are small dogs with a pure bulldog appearance. Belonging to the small Malossian category, in the past they were small-format fighting dogs. A little later, the French Bulldogs were retrained from fighters to rat-catchers. Today this breed is classified as decorative. Miniature dogs with a docile nature now and then settle in apartments of multi-story buildings, become guards and defenders of private property. Owners refer to them as the best pets in the world. But is it? After all, certain disadvantages can be found in each breed.
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Pros and Cons Of French Bulldogs
Before you have a puppy of a previously unknown breed at home, you need to thoroughly study all its features. So, some dogs can be too demanding in grooming. For others, it is necessary to organize a special type of food. What can be said about French Bulldogs in this regard?
Pros of the Breed
The first thing that residents of small apartments look at is the size of the pet. It is clear that there is no place for a St. Bernard in a one-room apartment. But the French Bulldog will fit well even in such a small place. This dog does not need a lot of space to feel happy.
Important! In whatever house the French bulldog lives, with its barking, it will be able to drive away uninvited guests.
The “pros” of the breed include the fact that the defender of this small pet will be able to come out quite well. The dog will be able to prove itself both in battle and in preventive actions. However, do not think that the dog will show aggression always and everywhere. Proper upbringing will make the bulldog quite a serious member of the family and society.
By the way, about training. Raising a pet will not take much time if you approach it responsibly. The dog, due to its natural intelligence, curiosity, and ingenuity, will make contact and will give only positive results. The main thing is not to allow laziness and stubbornness.
Important! The Frenchies are not particularly capricious. It’s easy to negotiate with them, the main thing is to know exactly how to handle your pet.
Representatives of this breed get along well with children. They love to play and have fun. You can find something to do with such a pet both in the house and on the street. In addition, the compact size of the dog allows you to take it with you on trips, hikes, and long trips.
French Bulldogs have short hair that does not require constant haircuts. Therefore, you will not have to spend money on groomer services. Isn’t that a plus?
One of the most important positive features of the representatives of this breed is excellent health and long life. Of course, every pet can get sick. But in general, they are quite “healthy animals”. The average life expectancy is from 10 to 14 years.
A Few Words About the Cons
Owners of French Bulldogs can complain about the following features of pets:
Abundant shedding. French Bulldogs molt very profusely. Even the seasonal processes of changing the coat take much longer than other breeds. And it is generally impossible to sweep small and thin hairs from the carpet or remove them from the sofa.
Care. French Bulldogs’ eyes need to be wiped clean. Skin folds, ears, and teeth need to be cleaned quite often. Otherwise, the pet’s health may be compromised.
Special attitude to the weather. When it’s cold outside, these bulldogs get too cold. If it’s hot outside the window, they can feel bad too. Therefore, it is necessary to stock up on overalls for the winter, and air conditioning for the summer.
Special diet. Feeding the French Bulldog is not going to work. The nutrition of these dogs must be approached responsibly. The diet should be as fortified and healthy as possible.
Some problems in representatives of this breed may arise with reproduction. Due to the peculiarities of the anatomical structure, natural insemination and puppy birth are difficult for them. Therefore, only a professional should be engaged in dog breeding.
