| The French Bulldog makes a very good | | | | Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. |
| companion dog. She is playful and fairly easy to | | | | Grooming |
| care for, but she needs plenty of human | | | | The French Bulldog has a short, smooth, fine and |
| attention. She is generally good around other pets | | | | brilliant coat. She is an average shedder and should |
| and loves children. As a reminder, never cleave a | | | | be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain |
| child unsupervised around a puppy or dog. | | | | a clean and healthy coat, avoid mats and help you |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or | | | | your emotional bond with her. |
| older) of the French Bulldog is about 12 inches to | | | | Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a |
| the withers (highest point of the shoulder). There | | | | week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed |
| are two weight classes, 19 to 22 pounds and 22 | | | | for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of |
| to 28 pounds. | | | | plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and |
| problems associated with that specific breed and | | | | other serious disease. |
| the French Bulldog is no exception. Be on the | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| lookout for breathing problems, skin problems, | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the |
| prone to eye injuries and heat stroke. This | | | | rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| disease list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is |
| diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | the best for this chore and competent |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | instructions to accomplish this can be found on |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | the net. |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | Life Span |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | The French Bulldog can live between 10 and 14 |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | years with proper nutrition, medical care and |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | excellent living conditions. |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | |