Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Some Information Before You Buy A Frenchie Dog

By Margaret Green


One experience worth having in this lifetime is to have a pet and to look after it. Many have taken to animal companionship as against human companionship and not regretted it. In fact some of your friends may have urged you to get a frenchie dog to give you company while you are in Ohio. It is however a good idea to finish off this article first before you go out and buy one.

The term frenchie is what is given to the French bulldog, which is a breed that has been around since the ancient Greek times. Its main role was to fight bulls in the arena in the blood sport of bull baiting which became popular throughout the Mediterranean. It was widely distributed by Phoenician traders and these same dogs later on became pets when bull baiting was made illegal.

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.

The dog is rated as a medium level in terms of energy, but it can be quite happy as well not moving for extended periods of time. Thus this ability to also be fairly inactive is a boon for city dwellers wherein it can adapt very well to small home living in apartments and urban condominiums. It still should be given at least thirty minutes of walking daily so that it can release extra energy and also to give itself a stretch.

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.

Some health complications will be apparent as this dog gets older, particularly some eye cataracts that will form. It is also a dog that cannot handle extreme temperatures due to its compact airway and snub nose, which makes it difficult to regulate its internal temperature. Thus do not think of getting this dog if you live in tropical or sub arctic areas.

This particular dog also has a shorter lifespan of only eight to ten years when compared to other breeds. Thus extended care and maintenance, particularly in nutrition is needed for it to go over the average lifespan line. A regular visit and consultation with the veterinarian should assist in this regard.

This short article has shown some considerations and also basic info about the breed at hand. Remember to always get as much information as possible on whatever pet you have in mind for being a pet owner takes a lot of responsibility as well as a lot of commitment.




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