The Fluffy French Bulldog, despite not being very common in France, was referred to as the “Toy” Bulldog and was associated more with England than France. While Frenchies, as they are called, have gained in popularity, obtaining one, especially bred correctly and ethically, as in the manner with which Royal Kennels breed all their dogs, can be difficult. Added to this, the more incomparable the coat of a Frenchie is, despite the availability of a vast range of patterns and colours, the more expensive it will be.
It is considered the crème de la crème of the French Bulldog breed, because coupled with its longer coat hair is now very much more sought after. The fact they are not often seen is a major plus for proud owners who like their family pet to be a little different and stand out from the crowd, something the coat hair around their ears alone demonstrates.
With their loyalty and incredible affection, Frenchies make superb family pets and companions dogs. They seem to get along with just about everyone and everything, most noticeably children and existing family pet dogs and cats. They just love being with people.
They are also very easy to care for, although as for any pet, you do need to plan carefully, and you do have to take into account any health issues, especially those associated with the ownership of any short-nosed (Brachycephalic) breed of dog, including eye care and skin conditions such as eczema.
They are superb companion dogs – they like, and get on, with anyone of any age, are loyal, mild-mannered and affectionate, don’t need too much exercise and are easy to groom. They are great with children and other animals, and rarely if ever show any aggressive traits. They just want to be a part of the family, but they don’t like to be alone for too great a length of time.
They can live anywhere – they are not an especially active dog, so a regular short to medium walk and a play outdoors will keep them happy and healthy. Remember, the Fluffy Frenchie is a small dog, so regular exercise coupled with the appropriate diet will prevent obesity and help maintain their health.
Frenchies are not hard to train – yes, some may say Frenchies have a stubborn streak, but they do love attention and like to please their owners. With a modicum of patience, they are very willing to learn, although this can be slightly lengthier than for some of the more active breeds, such as Terriers or those who learn by reward.
Watchdogs, not really – they are not the guard dog type and tend to be rather quiet and laid-back. Some will let you know if there is an unexpected visitor lurking. And yes, they can be somewhat territorial by nature.
Grab it and run – Fluffy French Bulldog need quite durable toys, and they do enjoy getting their teeth into a game of tug-of-war. They love to play, run around as well as socialise with other dogs.
Short-noses need watching – with their short face and much smaller nose, mention has to be made that as they don’t like the heat that much, they need to be kept cool when it’s hot and not over-exercised. And when they sleep, expect some snoring, which can actually be rather amusing. They just need that extra care and attention to prevent potential health issues, and regular visits to the vet as a preventative measure is advised.
Your pet’s grooming, welfare and care – while the hair of a Fluffy French Bulldog is somewhat longer than other Fluppy French Bulldogs, all that is needed is a weekly brush and the odd bath. However, a daily wipe-down of the face to rid those wrinkles of moisture and dirt is to be solidly recommended.
Here’s a video of the lovely Chewbacca you may care to enjoy. Those eyebrow “buttons” are just so cute!
