French Bulldogs by Smokey Valley - French Bulldog Breeders in Toledo Washington

        Paris was a favorite resort for the rich Americans of the 1880's and when the news of a "new" breed was heard of wealthy buyers came to see it for themselves. It was the French Bulldog that they found there.
        French Bulldogs are without controversy from Great Britain, but it was the Americans that were influential in selectively breeding them into the breed like those of today. They are also responsible for giving them the massive head, square jaw, and compact body and most of all their bat ears that we see now. Americans wrote the breed standard, which has had little change in over one hundred years.
        The French Bulldog is a stocky dog of no more than 28 pounds. He possesses a medium sized muscular body, a bulldog type face with full lips and turned back nose placement, with bright expressive eyes. The distinctive, upright "bat" ears are like that of no other dog in the world. They add to his overall pleasant and almost grinning facial expressions, that gives the French Bulldog it's strikingly attractive appearance. His legs are short and stout. He comes in a variety of colors, the most common by far being the brindle (a mix of black and brown hairs) and the fawn (a rich blond). Some are spotted and known as pied, white body with different colored spots (some brindle, others fawn). Fewer are Black masked fawn, Red fawn, Cream, or White. Their coats are short and somewhat dense and smooth; essentially maintenance free. They are born with short tails and ears that naturally stand erect - no cropping needed.
        The French bulldog will bark an alarm, but is much too friendly to do much more than invite them in, a better host than a defender, the French bulldog is a quiet and friendly dog. The breed is outgoing and always affectionate to everyone. He knows no strangers, and is naturally outgoing. He is always ready to make new friends, be they adults, children, cats, or other dogs and animals. He has a boundless capacity to give and receive affection, any loving environment is the right home for a Frenchie. French bulldogs are house dogs and their niche in life is to be an adored pet. He is happy and playful, loves children but is equally content to live with a single special person. Their size and moderate energy levels fall somewhere between that of a Pug or Boston Terrier, a bit too busy, and that of the large and relaxed English bulldog, a bit too relaxed.
        Not a numerically popular breed, they do have a large following throughout the world. The difficulty in breeding these dogs has always kept the numbers in check and that will always be the case, they are always a C-section birth! A costly puppy to bring into this world, of which their cost reflects. The litters are small, usually three pups or less. The French Bulldog pups are slow to mature but once properly started in life are a very healthy breed with a life span of 12 to14 years. They have no fear of cars or water. He cannot swim a lick so steps must be taken in this regard to keep him safe. They are just too trusting of their human's world.
        French Bulldogs are extremely intelligent and willing workers in obedience and other works of the mind. They like being your clown on a bad day making you laugh and a loyal friend when you have a secret you can tell no other. They are the most loving, huggable package you will ever have and love them you will, like you never though possible! Once you have a French bull in your life to love, no other average dog will ever do again. So if you would like to add a new love in your life, write or call us at:
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