French Bulldog Features and Life Expectancy: All You Need to Know

Here at FrenchBulldogsClub.org, we’re going to show you how to develop a keen eye to make the most important decision with this ultimate guide for buying a French Bulldog puppy!

You probably know little about the real nature of French Bulldogs, like their most notable characteristic: they can adapt to anything as long as you share some love with them!

If you wish to learn more about French Bulldogs, this is the right place to start:

• Not sure where to start? We know all the steps that you need to follow to get one.
• Not sure how to know if you’re getting a true French Bulldog? We have all the right tips so you can identify a healthy bat-eared French Bulldog to keep you company!
• You don’t know what else you may need after getting a French Bulldog? We have much more French Bulldog-related content created just for you.

From loving owners – that truly love French Bulldogs -, to new owners that want to do things the right way. Just keep on reading: if it’s about French Bulldogs, and you need it, you will find it here at French BulldogsClub.org. Let’s get started!

Get an excellent breeder to get your French Bulldog!

If you’re new to French Bulldogs, this is the first step. There’s a big reason to favor good/known/recommended-by-everyone breeders, and that’s the quality of the French Bulldogs available.

Why does this matter?

If you’re choosing a French Bulldog from any breeder, you might see a regular French Bulldog. Nonetheless, that little ball of fur you’re choosing may become a source of trouble for you in the future. This process of finding the right dog for you is a lot like dating, you must really look for the details before engaging in a loving relationship. Yikes!

Because most of the problems a French Bulldog may develop in his life are going to develop as he grows. There’s no way of knowing if he will develop them unless you double-check genetics. That’s only achievable if you do it with a quality breeder!

“The OIG report found that more than 80 percent of breeders investigated were not being monitored or inspected to ensure their animals’ overall health and humane treatment…”

AVMA – American Veterinary Medical Association

• Note: A good breeder will have all the right documentation of the French Bulldog, he should be able to show you the family tree of the French Bulldog (you should know the parents), and breeding place. Remember; you can only make the right choice if you have the right options!

Research pricing before buying a French Bulldog puppy.

Learn more about the pricing of French Bulldog puppies around you. You need to know that French Bulldogs are certainly not cheap. These loving little creatures come within a medium-to-high price range. There are two main benefits to buying a French Bulldog within that range:

• You know you’re getting quality:  If a breeder is recommended, has all the documentation, the infrastructure for breeding, and much more; then it’s going to be a pricey pet.
• That lowers the chance of getting a low-quality French Bulldog that most likely will develop diseases while growing. So, you might save on the initial price, but what comes cheaply might get expensive in a short period. Double-check those genetic tests.
• If you think maybe the price is too high, you still can look for adoption of French Bulldogs or French Bulldog rescues near you.

“In order to engage in regulated activities, the dog/cat breeder or dealer must first apply for an AWA license from APHIS”

aphis.usda.gov

Get to know French Bulldogs!

This part includes a bit of research for you, so get to work!  You’ll need to know about French Bulldogs:

• Their standards for each color and how they’re supposed to be. If the French Bulldog puppy meets the standards (or you can even create your own if you’re not planning to go to competitions), you’re good to go.
• French Bulldog’s personality. Do you know what a French Bulldog’s behavior is?
• French Bulldog’s healthcare and common health issues. You need to be able to know how a disease looks, take proper care of the French Bulldog, and be prepared for any emergency!

With this knowledge, you can develop a keen eye for choosing a French Bulldog as a pet.

Get to know yourself (and your family)!

French Bulldogs are considered a perfect breed for companionship. How does that affect you and the ones you love? Well, when they gave French Bulldogs the surname of “shadow”, they weren’t kidding. What you’re getting is for sure a mate that will follow you around, sleep on your feet, love to play with you, and share his love with you, too.

 That means he requires a lot of attention, and that goes without mentioning the fact that they’re considered a medium-to-high maintenance breed. So, are French Bulldogs the breed for you and your family? You can find out easily here!

Be prepared to receive the French Bulldog at home.

Since French Bulldogs require medium-to-high attention, you’ll need to be prepared to have one at home. You’ll need a lot of basic and essential supplies for French Bulldog puppies. That includes:

• Food for French Bulldogs.
• Bowls for French Bulldogs for water and food.
• Beds for French Bulldogs.
• The right training treats for French Bulldogs.
• A harness for your French Bulldog (Dump the collar).
• And all the healthcare, grooming tools for French Bulldogs, and supplies for French Bulldogs you might need.

You will also need to puppy-proof your apartment or house, especially if you have a garden. So, there are many things you need to buy for receiving that new member of the family. Where could you get that… Oh right. Here at FrenchBulldogsClub.org!

If you think you’ve made the choice, give it a try!

You can ask the breeder for a trial period to get to know the French Bulldog and see if he’s got the right personality to be your companion. And that means that you need to get ready for some basic training sessions. This will help you decide if you really want a French Bulldog, if the French Bulldog you liked is the right one, or if you need to pick another one. This step can be a little hard because let’s face it, you’ll probably love the puppy immediately.

Finally; just get your French Bulldog!

Make sure you’re receiving all the updated documentation of your French Bulldog, just in case you need it. Also, get a copy of the genetic tests for acquaintance with the future veterinarian of your French Bulldog.

Who could know that all the happiness of the world could fit into a French Bulldog?

Once you’re done buying your French Bulldog puppy, you’ll be starting a journey to rediscover love in the shape of a tiny fur ball. As in any journey, there might be some bumps on the way, but you can always trust FrenchBulldogsClub.org to have your back with all the best tips for truly loving your French Bulldog. Cheers!

Are There Different French Bulldog Colors? Purebred And More.

As we mentioned before when talking about French Bulldogs even their colour matters. According to standards (American Kennel Club), there are only five purebred French Bulldog colors:

1. Brindle French Bulldogs:  This is the most common type of coat for Frenchies.  It’s a layer of hair with different patterns that alternate their colors between dark and lighter layers.
2. Fawn-colored French Bulldogs: These are a known type since they are the second most common among French Bulldog colors. Their face is often black and they can be light fawn or reddish fawn.
3. White French Bulldogs: White Frenchies are also accepted. They can be either completely white or with spots of the already-mentioned colors
4. Cream French Bulldogs: A beautiful cream-like coloring that seems smoother.
5. Mixes between the mentioned colors: There are mixes between white and black, cream and white, and others. Also, the commonly accepted markings are brindle, black masks, black shadings, and white spots.

Other French Bulldog colors are not listed among the standards; however, there are four predominant ones:

• Black French Bulldogs: Even though it’s equally beautiful, the black color of this type of French Bulldogs is not accepted by standards.
• Blue French Bulldogs: The coloring comes from a genetic disorder that can cause them to be bald at some point in their lives. This is not a recommended color for you to get.
• Blue-Sable/Sable-coated French Bulldogs: Just like the last one, this one is very unique and hard to see. It’s also not advised.
• Merle: This is not common and should be avoided since it’s mostly accompanied by genetic flaws. Those make the Frenchie prone to disease.

Are there even more French Bulldog colors?

Albino French Bulldogs are also a part of the coloring for French Bulldogs. These are the least common of all types. They are beautiful. Their coloring can also vary between white and light fawn. It also has a huge difference with other French Bulldogs; their nose and muzzle are pink! Also, their eyes are white-silver. They can be told apart from white French Bulldogs because of those three details.

What’s the difference?

Besides the coloring and the different shedding levels; none. Brindle French Bulldogs, Fawn French Bulldogs, Cream French Bulldogs, and others, have the same personality outlines. However, their personality may vary, but this depends on the dog, not his color.

You can also find a lot of mixed races, such as the French Pit Bulldog Mix, French Bulloxer Mix, French Pomerdog Mix, French Bullweiler Mix, and many others. They have all the qualities of the French Bulldog plus the best qualities of the other breeds. The result? Beautiful French Bulldog mixes with different hair lengths, sizes, and colors.

These tend to have different personalities, colors, hair length, and marking patterns because of the mix of breeds.

How long do French Bulldogs live on average? French Bulldogs Lifespan

Like some of us owners, you might have the persistent thought that reminds you of a simple question; How much is your French Bulldog going to live? Like many dogs in the non-sporting group and medium/small category, the average French Bulldog’s lifespan is 11-13 years. That might not seem like a lot to you, but actually, it is for your dog!

“Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not age at a rate of 7 human years for each year in dog years”

AVMA – American Veterinary Medical Association

Check out this age chart for French Bulldogs:

As you can see, they have a very different growth rate than that of humans. Their first year of life is fifteen in human years, so, after a year you’ll be living with an energetic teenager. Between the second and third year, he’ll be a full-grown and serious (Nah, never serious) adult already. By the time he reaches 5 years, he’ll be entering middle age, and this is where things start to slow down.

Now, for some reason, their growth slows down a lot to enter the seniority, which they reach when they turn 9-10 years old. You’ll notice that your French Bulldog isn’t as energetic as he used to, be and starts to sleep more. This doesn’t mean he’ll stop being playful, because they’re always young at heart! However, this also depends on your dog’s personality. Those are the golden years of your French Bulldog, so you’ll need to be more patient and loving with that old grumpy French Bulldog grandpa. Once he hits this age, you need to take him to the vet to reschedule his diet (especially to avoid being overweight), for a healthcare check, and for the vet’s advice.

“…definition of canine and feline obesity as 30 percent above ideal weight”

AVMA – American Veterinary Medical Association

French Bulldog Lifespan: Male vs Females.

For French Bulldogs of different genders, the lifespan remains the same. However, male French Bulldogs are more prone to be diagnosed with several disorders than their female counterparts are.

• Note: This may vary a lot depending directly on the healthcare, daily routines, and more attention you provide your French Bulldog with. If you take care of him, provide him with a healthy diet, a daily grooming routine to avoid sickness (along with good genetics), plus exercising routine, and tons of love, he could live much longer!

It’s important that you know that most of the records of dogs living a lot more than expected are held by small breeds, and, lucky you, French Bulldogs are among them!

• Fact: The oldest French Bulldog that has ever lived (according to Kennel Club) reached almost 15 years, which is a fairly average number for dogs in this category.

French Bulldog Lifespan for the win!

That’s another reason to consider if you’re looking for the right companionship for you and your family. Along with the fact that it’s among the best (for us, the very best) companion dogs, and gets along with everyone, you’ll be getting another son, pal, or brother as a family member. In addition, he will be with you for a long time.

Male Vs Female French Bulldogs: Which Are Better?

If you’re an aware type of owner of dogs and you want to have the best French Bulldog ever; then you’re like us. Here at FrenchBulldogsClub.org, we can help you make this important decision! Luckily you’ve already read our guide on how to pick a French Bulldog puppy and want to eliminate all doubts about Male vs. Female French Bulldogs. Keep on reading and find out!

Male vs Female French Bulldogs: The differences.

There are some differences between them, of course, but they’re not particularly big. Here they are:

• Female French Bulldogs are smarter. Male French Bulldogs are more playful than the gals, and their attention span is a little bit shorter. It’s not like they are the only species with this difference going on. *Wink*. This will make the training a lot much easier on the female side of the French Bulldog than the male side.
• Female French Bulldogs and male French Bulldogs are prone to different gender-related diseases; duh. For the gals, you need to get them spayed as soon as possible if you’re not actually a breeder. This will help you during their heat cycle. The same goes for the boys; they need to be neutered. Why? Ovarian cancer and testicular cancer.
• They will love you equally but in a different way! Gals have more of a mother-like instinct; they will share their immeasurable love with you when you need it! Boys can’t hear their names without rushing in and turning into a cloud of kisses.
• Also, boy French Bulldogs are a little bit more sociable than French Bulldog gals. Female French Bulldogs are slightly more timid, but also slightly more prone to aggression in the younger years. They will bark more at strangers, they will be more alert, and on duty while they are outside.
• French Bulldog gals will be on a siege from all the fronts while having their heat. All the dogs around your house will come and praise her beauty in a dog-like manner, so be aware. In addition, they tend to shed a lot after the heat goes away, and this happens twice a year.

Male vs. Female French Bulldog; Not so different after all.

Besides the aforementioned, French Bulldog females and French Bulldog males are not that different. They have the same personality outlines and will love to share their French Bulldog-ness with you at all times. They also get along well, especially when both genders are old enough, that number being above 3.

Still, it is probably not wise to pick them from the same litter altogether, unless you’re willing to commit to their training and the extra work that comes with seeing double. Still, double the amount of French Bulldog-ness and you will be definitely happier than them!

Living with a French Bulldog (or two) is certainly an experience worth living, so all we can say on this matter is that you should try it!

Ideas And Meaning for Female French Bulldog names and Male French Bulldog names

There’s a question that many owners ask themselves after they buy their first French Bulldog; How should I name my French Bulldog? It’s fine, we’ve all had creativity fails while naming something or someone. That’s why French BulldogsClub.org is here to help you with this task.

Best types of French Bulldog names.

When talking about French Bulldog names, this breed is a gold mine! They are made for having different types of names that have a lot of meaning. Why? Because of their qualities!

• They are cute, funny, and playful, which makes them perfect for having fun names.
• They have luxurious origins and are among the most ancient breeds, which enables them to have strong and powerful names, as well as names used in history or mythology.

 Check out the best French Bulldog names for females and males:

• Funny names: Butter, Peanut, Weenie, Bacon, and of course; Stinky. For French Bulldog gals; Chica, Chi Chi, Fi Fi, Foxy, Tootsie, and our favorite: Diva. These have no particular meaning, or maybe you were hungry while picking your French Bulldog’s name.
• Ironically strong names: Captain, Bullet, Soldier, Sergeant, Killer, Bigfella, Behemoth, and the best of them all; Mr. Big. For French Bulldog girls: Cleopatra, Athena, Freyja, and Artemis.

These names denote a big size, which of course, is not a part of French Bulldogs’ nature! Also, these are strong and empowering women’s names that have been used in mythology and history.

• Names inspired by your favorite characters are always a charm: Darth French Bulldoggerth, Bilbo French Bulldoggins, French Bulldogger Pan, Hobbit, Harry French Bulldogger, and much more. For French Bulldog Gals; Miss. French Bulldoggy, Leia French Bulldogana, Hermione French Bulldogner, Imperator French Bulldoggyosa, and our favorite by far: French Bulldogya Stark.

You can pick your favorite character from a movie and name them that way, or add a little French Bulldog-ness as we did in our examples.

• You can also go for cute names: Buddy, Marshmallow, Moonpie, Teddy, and Cookie. For the lady French Bulldogs out there go for Honey, Lollipop, Missy, Pixie, and Bambi.

If something reminds you of a cute thing, you can use it. You can call them French Bulldogs and it would work the same!

• Classy and elegant names: Augustus, Byron, Carmichael, Kingston, Madden, and Preston for French Bulldog lads. For the lady French Bulldogs Amelie, Ambrosia, Giselle, Olympia, and Victoria.

Any name that sounds elegant or exotic enough can work for this category.

• If your French Bulldog is extra energetic and playful, these will do great: Champ, Flash, Dynamite, Shadow, Sonic, and of course; Buzz. For energetic French Bulldog girls; Huntress, Dancer, Tiger, Blitz, and Blaze.

These will show how fast and furious your French Bulldog is without making him actually show his skill set.

French Bulldogs name meanings.

You can name your French Bulldog the way you want to! If something has extra meaning for you, then you should use that. Some love burgers and have a dog named Burger. Some love Michael Jackson and named their French Bulldog Tito.

• Note: You decide the actual meaning of your French Bulldog’s name. Just get creative, find something that fits him, and boom; give him a great name!

She/He won’t care about which it is unless you’re calling him or her for hugs-and-kisses time!