Interesting Facts about FRENCH BULLDOGS ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about French Bulldogs
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about French Bulldogs, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about French Bulldogs are as follows:

Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: French Bulldogs originated in France, as their name indicates, and were originally bred as a "Toy Bulldog", a lapdog or companion for French ladies

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of French Bulldogs: This compact breed of dog is characterized by a flat face and naturally occurring "bat ears" that are wide at the base and rounded at the top.
- French Bulldogs are bred from Bulldogs and Terriers and therefore canine aggression can sometimes occur
  They are related to the English bulldog and American bulldog
- French Bulldogs cannot live outdoors
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of French Bulldogs range from 22 - 28 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 11 - 13 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of French Bulldogs and Nicknames: Bouledogue Francais or Frenchie
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of French Bulldogs: The coat is normally short, smooth, close and finely textured and comes in a range of colors including brindle, pied or fawn
Fact 7 - Life of French Bulldogs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 9 - 11 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for French Bulldogs is the Non-Sporting dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing French Bulldogs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are French Bulldogs suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. French Bulldogs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Von Willebrand's disease (VWD), a bleeding disorder
- - Throat problems
Fact 12 - French Bulldogs were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1898
Fact 13 - Breeding French Bulldogs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise French Bulldogs

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