Thursday, October 17, 2013

Miniature French Bulldog Puppies For Sale

By Chasity Sheppard


If a playful and comical little lap dog is your ideal companion, you might be interested in French Bulldog puppies for sale. If you live in an apartment or condo, this could be the perfect pet for you. They're also a good pet for the disabled or elderly, as long as you're still able to be a pack leader for a small, but stubborn and tenacious little bulldog.

History of the breed starts in the 1800's. English textile workers favored small bulldogs to serve as ratters. Best guess is that bulldogs were bred with terriers to downsize the breed. When mechanization displaced these workers, many migrated to France. These tenacious little dogs were an instant favorite. Wealthy Americans visiting France also became enamored of this comical, fun loving little dog. Calling them French Bulldogs, they returned to America and quickly established the first breed club.

This is a playful, comical, affectionate little dog. With proper socialization, they'll enjoy and enthusiastically greet strangers and other dogs. A few minutes of obedience practice daily will keep your tenacious little bulldog behaving like a wonderful family pet.

French bulldogs can be brindle, tan or white with brindle patches, or fawn. Adults weigh 19 to 28 pounds and live up to 12 years. They have muscular bodies, a large square head, a flat nose, and large bat-shaped ears that add to their comical appearance. Grooming requirements are minimal. Wrinkly skin folds should be kept clean and dry.

Health wise this breed can be more expensive than your average dog. Respiratory problems make anesthesia difficult. They're prone to joint diseases, spinal disorders, heart defects, and eye problems. Screening parent dogs before breeding by the Canine Eye Registration Foundations reduces the likelihood of eye disease. Most breeders x-ray parent dogs for back and spinal problems and patellar luxation (slipping of the kneecap).

The flat nose limits the respiratory ability of this little dog. They can't tolerate heat or cold or long walks. Short walks satisfy their curious nature. This is an indoor lap dog. Most bulldogs can't swim due to their top heavy body shape. They should never be left unsupervised around swimming pools or any other body of water.

Some drool and slobber. Most wheeze and snore. Extra weight adds to respiratory problems. French bulldogs are playful but can't tolerate long walks or hot weather.

Maintain your status as pack leader during short daily walks, games of fetch, and fun training exercises. Include the kids in training exercises so they'll know how to be a pack leader, and your dog will recognize the kids as pack leaders. Females of this breed may want to guard small children.

Choose a breeder that is a an active member of a breed club. Ask what health testing has been done on the parents and/or the puppies. Ask if there's a buy back clause if health health guarantee and a buy back clause. Ask what vaccinations have been given. Visit to see firsthand what socialization experiences French Bulldog puppies for sale have been exposed to.




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