Friday, March 31, 2017

A Brief Dossier On The Frenchie Dog

By Margaret Green


A great joy and challenge that anyone can probably achieve is to have a pet to look after. Whether this pet be a canine or a feline, the experience is basically just the same. Most of your friends are probably dog owners and lovers and have recommended that you get a frenchie dog as a companion. Before you do go out and buy one in Ohio however, it may be a good idea to finish this article first.

Frenchie is the short name for what many know as the French bulldog. It was used in the blood sport of bull baiting in ancient Greek times, and due to this was widely spread out throughout the Mediterranean by Phoenician traders at the height of the sport. When the sport was made illegal, many of these dogs were made into household companions and pets.

Given statistics from the American Kennel Club, this breed can be seen as the sixth most popular dog in the United States, probably owing to its playfulness and the adaptability of its personality. It can be a bit greedy when it demands attention, and if it feels shortchanged in this area, will let out the French death yodel, a fairly eerie ululation. The female French bulldog is known for its affection and protectiveness for those it cares for.

Quite energetic for its size, it can last quite a bit indoors being inactive. This makes it quite suited for small house living like in apartments and condos in urban settings. It should however be given its fair share of thirty minute walks for it to stretch out its legs and release pent up energy.

It is a bit similar to its cousin the English bulldog, but it is much smaller with a wider girth, smaller legs and owns a set of perennially erect ears. It however lacks the alpha dog aggressiveness of its English counterpart and thus much safer to have around smaller animals and small children.

When it gets older do prepare yourself for a share of complications regarding the eyes, particularly cataracts. You must also ensure that it is never exposed to extreme heat or cold, as it has a very difficult time in regulating its core body temperature due to its more compact airway and also its pug nose. Do not consider taking this breed as a pet if you live in very hot or very cold climates.

It also has a short lifespan when compared to other dogs, lasting only about eight to ten years on average. However, it can be extended somewhat with proper care and maintenance, and in particular good nutrition. Your veterinarian will be able to give you the best tips possible.

In sum this article has given some pertinent information on this dog breed for you to mull on. Remember to also gather more information from other sources so that you can come at a more informed decision on making this commitment to get a pet.




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