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Background Information On French Bulldog Missouri

By Susan Barnes


One of the greatest experiences we can have is to have a pet to exhibit our nurturing and loving skills. At this moment you may be deciding between a car or a dog to keep you company. Someone may have suggested that you also visit a French Bulldog Missouri breeder and get a puppy to begin with. But before you do visit any breeder, please read on to see more information as regards this breed.

This breed can proudly trace its lineage down to the mastiffs in the ancient Greek area. These dogs were used as fighting dogs in the bloody sport of bull baiting, where they were made to fight bulls to the death. As the sport became more popular in Europe, these dogs were widely distributed by Phoenician traders. As the sport became illegal, these dogs were later on made into pets and household companions.

The French bulldog is slightly smaller than the British one. It has a more compact and wider girth with short legs and has ears that stand erect most if not all of the time. It also is less aggressive than the British one as it lacks alpha male behavior. It is safe to keep it with other animals and also small children.

This breed, although making a great companion, is also one that is demanding in that it wants all the attention it can get. Should this dog ever feel that it is being neglected or ignored, it will let out an ululating yodel like sound, which many have come to call the French death yodel. Female dogs of this breed are known to be very protective of their young, as well as of those that they care for.

These dogs are also low maintenance when it comes to exercise. They are well suited to non active living inside small residential spaces like urban apartments and condominiums, requiring only 30 minutes of daily walks. Some would say that they are one of the ultimate indoor dogs around.

This dog has some health complications to contend with also. Its snub nose, coupled with a compact airway, give it a hard time in regulating its body temperature. They will be very uncomfortable in extreme cold or hot temperatures and many are known to have died within these temperature extremes. Thus it is advised that you only get this dog if you live in an area with a temperate climate.

This is not a very long lived dog. It averages one of the shortest life spans at between eight to ten years. However, with the proper nutrition and care, this can be extended a little bit more. Cataracts are also something that has to be contended with as the years go by and the dog ages.

This article has thus covered some very important items regarding the French bulldog. Remember that taking on a new or additional pet entails a lot of responsibility and commitment and should not bet taken lightly.




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