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Brent McCoy
The French Bulldog (nicknamed the "Frenchie") is a compact non-sporting breed that features a coat of brindle, fawn, white, black-masked fawn or a variety of other combinations, skin wrinkles around the head and shoulders and distinctive bat-like ears. The breed first appeared in the 1800s, and was first bred for bull-baiting but when this was outlawed in England they were more commonly favored for companionship. Several of their more distinct features can include sweet and playful temperament as well as their love for attention - which help make the French Bulldog a popular selection for anyone with plenty of time to care for a loving companion dog. The French Bulldog is legendary for their sweet, adaptable and well-behaved character. They are typically friendly with guests, which along with their small size often makes them unsuitable as a guard dog. The French Bulldog is also known to be fairly intelligent - placing 58th compared to other dogs when considering their ability to learn obedience instructions. They are also known to be great with children though may be too enthusiastic for smaller children - which means they are somewhat suitable as a family pet. The French Bulldog is usually quite companionable with other animals such as other dogs and pets if they are as playful as them. Grooming the French Bulldog is a relatively easy duty. They require an occasional level of brushing each week as well as regular cleaning around the face and full grooming every 8 to 12 weeks. The French Bulldog is happiest around their family and as an indoor-only dog, so they can be very suitable for apartment living provided they are taken for daily walks. They can be sensitive to both hot and cold temperatures - so will need air conditioning in summer and extra clothing to keep them warm when venturing outside in winter. French Bulldogs are also not able to swim very well and will require extra care if you have a pool or take them for walks along lakes or beaches. The French Bulldog could make the right dog breed for a family with older children, retiree or anyone else with a lot of time to care for a companion dog. They are fitting for anybody who is keen to perform a small amount of grooming and take time to provide them with early socialization and obedience training to establish leadership in addition to take them for moderate walks every day and grant a very high sum of love and devotion. Although they could be a bit inappropriate for a guard dog or in a more active lifestyle, if you are able to meet their demands for health care, a comfortable living environment and a very high amount of companionship then the French Bulldog may possibly be the ideal dog breed for you.
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