| French Bulldog Health Problems | | | | Another French bulldog health problem is that can |
| People love French bulldogs in part because of | | | | become overheated more easily than other |
| their cute short faces and small, squatty bodies. | | | | breeds when they are in warm, humid areas due |
| However, these very physical characteristics that | | | | to their short faces. Care must be taken to |
| everyone loves the Frenchie dog for can result in | | | | keep them cool and comfortable to ensure that |
| some very serious health problems. French bulldog | | | | breathing problems don't arise. |
| health problems are very common and can be | | | | Breeding French bulldogs should only be |
| quite costly to repair. While it is true that not | | | | undertaken by individuals with extensive |
| every single dog of this breed experiences | | | | experience with this breed. French bulldog health |
| problems, you should be wary enough to only | | | | problems include trouble delivering puppies because |
| consider a frenchie puppy for sale whose parents | | | | of their larger than normal head sizes of the |
| have not been extensively tested for health | | | | puppies and the small pelvis sizes of the |
| problems. | | | | mothers. This leads to a much higher risk of |
| The most common French bulldog health problem | | | | c-sections which is a huge problem as they have |
| is a direct result of its flat fat and its short | | | | problems tolerating anesthesia. |
| body. They are considered to be a | | | | There is a wealth of French bulldog information |
| brachycephalic breed due to these physical | | | | available either online or through books. Before |
| characteristics. Common problems include | | | | you ever consider purchasing a frenchie, you need |
| constricted airways and elongated soft palates. | | | | to do your research and be aware of the |
| The most serious complication is that they can | | | | potential problems with the breed. |
| suffocate very quickly if they experience any | | | | Never be tempted to buy a cheap French bulldog |
| swelling in their mouths or throats. This condition | | | | puppy because it could potentially cost you |
| also makes it more dangerous to anesthetize | | | | thousands of dollars in vet bills down the road. |
| them for any types of procedures that they | | | | Look for an experienced breeder and only buy a |
| might need. | | | | puppy that has healthy parents. |