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French Bulldog (AKC, UKC)
Group: Non-Sporting
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French BulldogSome stories say that the French Bulldog is a descendent of a Spanish bull-baiting dog.

It seems more likely that in the 1860's when bulldogs were very popular in Britain some small varieties began to appear; these small dogs were imported to France by the French breeders and then crossed with French terriers.

The result was the French Bulldog as we know it today. When it first appeared in Britain in 1893 the name was a big issue: how dare it be called a bulldog, which is a very British breed!

Some early dogs were called Toy Bulldogs. The Kennel Club started to register the dog as Bouledogue Francais in 1905.

They can be relatively easy to train but this must be started at an early age before stubbornness sets in.

They can be a little boisterous, comical and know exactly how to look at you, their expressive face ensuring that you go off the track when training!Therefore consistency is a must.

 

 

 

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