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French Bulldog
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| History | First Registered as a breed in 1898, this is a combination of an English, French and American intervention. |
| Personality | Very funny, affectionate and laid back couch potato. |
| Appearance | Brindle, pied and fawn. Solid white is categorized as skewbald. Black mouth and eyes essential. Totally black not acceptable |
| Grooming | The Frenchie has a short, glossy and easy to maintain coat. Their fascial folds need to be wiped often but other than that a weekly brush and wipe with a damp cloth is sufficient. |
| Health | These small dog breeds are prone to skin allergies, breathing difficulty (Brachycephalic Syndrome), Spinal disformaties and Eye diseases. Mature Frenchies are prone to Thyroid conditions. |
| Family | These small dog breeds are absolutely perfect for any kind of family situation. However, they do not tolerate being alone for long. Can be agressive towards other dogs of same sex. Need to be socialised. |
| Training | Very easy to train with a gentle and persistant hand. Laid back and not too challenging. |
| Ideal Home | Any size garden or apartment. Not very energetic but do need a daily walk. Perfect for children provided under supervision when puppies. Quiet so perfect for apartments. |
| Lifespan | Short for small dog breeds, 10 - 12 years. |
| Purpose | Companion and Entertainer. |
| Watch dog | Good although do not bark a lot. |
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