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French Bulldog
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 the French Bulldog 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. The French Bulldog 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 French
Bulldogs overall pleasant and almost
grinning facial expressions, that gives the French
Bulldog it's strikingly attractive appearance. His legs are short
and stout. The French Bulldog 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. French Bulldogs 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. French
Bulldogs have
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. French Bulldog 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. French Bulldogs 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.
French Bulldogs 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. French Bulldogs 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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SMOKEY VALLEY
SINCE
"1976"
Home and Breeders of the #1 and only Best In Show
French Bulldog in 1997, and the #1 female French in 1996,
the #2 dog in 1995
Breeders of over
200
Champions and many National Specialty Winners,
World Wide.
Smokey Valley French Bulldog Breeders. French Bulldog Members in good standing of the French Bulldog Club of America.
French Bulldog Breeder, 32 years breeding Top Show Quality French Bulldogs
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SMOKEY VALLEY KENNELS
Rick and Michelle Shannon
113 Blake Road
Toledo WA 98591
U.S.A.
Phone: (360) 864-6116
E-mail:
smokeyvalley@toledotel.com
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