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French bulldog house training & other breeds

May 1, 2008 – 4:42 am
Image via Wikipedia Some dogs will naturally pick up housetraining more easily than others, some breeds just love to please and this shows by the quickness they pick up housetraining, other breeds such as the French bulldog can just be downright stubborn or lazy. There are however two basic aspects to housebreaking your puppy and these are: * Confinement so that your puppy cant go to the bathroom in the wrong place. * Regular or constant access to the right place for your puppy to go to the bathroom.

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French bulldog history

May 1, 2008 – 4:39 am
Image by Nueva Perspectiva via Flickr There are many varied explanations of where the French bulldog actually originated from, however the most prevalent of these suggests that it came from the toy bulldog which was brought to France by some lace workers from Nottingham in the UK. There is however some that speculate the fact of artwork and skeletal finds of the bulldog know as Chincha in ancient Peru and which is said to closely resemble the French bulldog. Excavated sites uncovered burial grounds which unearthed mummified bodies of dogs, skulls and skeletons, which did indeed confirm that bulldog like dogs did live around 1100 to 1400 AD in Peru. It was found that the Chincha bulldogs skull did have many similarities to what we know as the French bulldog today. By the 1950`s and 1860`s England saw the increase of ...

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Heatstroke & the French bulldog

May 1, 2008 – 4:38 am
Image via Wikipedia Any dog can suffer from heat exhaustion but due to the shorter breathing system that the French bulldog has, they are more susceptible than most other breeds. The number one cause of heat exhaustion in dogs is leaving them in a car on a warm day, if the temperature outside is around 75f then the heat inside the car can very quickly build up to over 130f. The Frenchie has shorter airways than most dogs and this leads to less chance of the air which the dog takes in cooling and as dogs cannot sweat the only means they have of cooling down is by panting. There are other factors that can lead to heat exhaustion in dogs and particularly the frenchie, the dog's physical condition, the age of the dog and acclimatization of the weather. However all ...

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French bulldog health

May 1, 2008 – 4:35 am
Image by Conson via Flickr The French bulldog breed is prone to several conditions and congenital diseases the most common of these being problems relating to breathing due to the squatness of their face. The French bulldog is also particularly prone to a condition called Von Williebrands disease which is a disease similar to haemophilia in humans. Many breeders of the French bulldog now routinely perform tests for this particular disease. One of the most common defects found in the French bulldog is elongated soft palate or cleft palate, cleft palate is considered to be something which is almost impossible to correct in the French bulldog and so puppies born with this defect are generally put down at birth.

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French bulldog grooming tips

May 1, 2008 – 4:33 am
Image via Wikipedia In order to maintain good health in your French bulldog it is essential that they are regularly groomed, grooming is also a great way of interacting with your pet and if trained from being a puppy it is something which your dog will look forward to and enjoy. Frenchies have short coats which makes the task easier than with many other long breed varieties and few minutes spent each day on the task of grooming will help to ensure your pet remains healthy. Basic brushing Brushing the coat of your frenchie will help to remove dead hairs and skin, which could otherwise cause your pet to scratch. It will also help to smooth out the natural oils in their coat and this prevents odours. It is one of the most essential yet simple parts to grooming your pet; ...

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French bulldog facts

May 1, 2008 – 4:31 am
Image via Wikipedia * Do French bulldogs make good pets and companions? The French bulldog makes an excellent companion, the frenchie requires very little exercise and is very easy to groom. * Do French bulldogs make good guard dogs? The frenchie can make an excellent guard dog due to its protective and territorial traits.

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Professional French bulldog groomers

May 1, 2008 – 4:26 am
Image by Bill in Ash Vegas via Flickr Just as we humans need to take care of personal hygiene to keep us healthy then so do our dogs, our dog can to an extent take care of itself a little by way of licking themselves in combination with using their paws, however in order for them to remain in top condition they do need some help from their owner. The simple grooming and brushing of your dog is easy to do if they have short hair or coats, however some breeds are particularly harder than others to groom and take care of, here is where a professional groomer might help. So what do you look for in a professional groomer, listed below is some helpful advice for those wishing to hire the services of a groomer for their pet. What does grooming involve? Grooming involves more than just running a brush through the ...

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French bulldog care tips

May 1, 2008 – 4:20 am
Image by Conson via Flickr Exercise While your French bulldog is young try to avoid any forced jumping exercises, these include allowing your puppy to jump up onto the bed and back down from it, forced jumping or jumping up and down the stairs. This is mainly due to the vertical movements of this kind can increase the pressure on the cartridge of the articulations, any harm done to these early could cause deformation of the position of the legs. French bulldogs are still considered young until around 18 month of age.

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French bulldog puppy behaviour

May 1, 2008 – 4:17 am
Image by purpletwinkie via Flickr Your new puppy's parents and its genes will play a big part in how your puppy will turn out when it's fully grown into an adult dog, you of course as the owner will also be able to influence this outcome. By petting, playing and teaching your new puppy good behaviour you can help your puppy to develop good socialisation skills. Your puppy will have been weaned around the age of 6 weeks but they still learn valuable lessons from their mother up to around 8 t0 10 weeks, this is the time when they are ready to leave their mothers and litter mates. Here is a general guideline to your puppy's stages of development:

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The Life of a French Bulldog

May 1, 2008 – 4:12 am
Image by utomjording via Flickr The French bulldog is a small, compact, short coated dog which weighs around 11kgs, they can be very stubborn particularly when older and training should commence at an early age. The French bulldog is known for its comical expressive face and heavy or noisy breathing due to the squatness of its face and nose, the French bulldog can live a life expectancy of around 9 to 15 years. French bulldog dietary requirements Weight can be a problem for the frenchie and this should be monitored constantly as it can lead to serious breathing difficulties, heart problems and back problems in the breed.

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