Thursday, 5 January 2017

What You Need To Know Before Buying A Frenchie Dog

By Martha King


Owning and looking after a pet is a great thing. Pets give one comfort and companionship over a long period time, just as with human relationships also. Many have enjoyed pets and perhaps you should do also in the way of a frenchie dog. Many of your Ohio friends may have recommended that you get one and you are thinking hard about it. Do however read this article before you commit

In essence the frenchie is basically your French bulldog, this being the popular shortened term. It rates as the number six most popular breed in the United States according to studies by the American kennel club. It can trace its bloodline down to ancient Greek mastiffs distributed by Phoenician traders for bull baiting. When the sport was outlawed, many of the dogs that no longer had fighting jobs became turned into pets and household companions.

The personality of this breed can be said as being adaptable, smart and playful. It requires attention, and a lot of it. In fact out of all the dogs out there it is an attention monger. Should it ever get the feeling that it is not getting all the love that it needs it will let out a yodel, a ululating like sound which previous owners will call as the French death yodel.

Energy wise, many will rate this dog as having a medium level of energy. It can however, stay quite inactive for long periods of time and thus making it a candidate for the ultimate indoor dog. It can thus do well living in small spaces such as apartments and condominiums, but it will need thirty minutes of walking a day to stretch its little legs.

Smaller than the English bulldog, which is quite similar to it, it has more erect ears. It also has a more compact body with a wider girth including smaller legs. More importantly when compared to its English cousin, it lacks the temperamental alpha male behavior, thus making it safer to be around small animals and children.

Given its small compact airway and snub nose, it has complications with temperature regulation of its body core. It will not do for it to live in extreme temperatures such as extreme heat or cold as it will get into serious complications as it has thin fur. If you live in very hot or very cold climates, do not get this breed as your pet.

The lifespan of this dog is very short for a dog, around eight to ten years only. As such it can still be extended with some proper care and maintenance, and also very importantly good nutritional practices. Your vet should be able to help in this regard.

In sum this article has covered some great baseline information about this particular breed. Although it is not exhaustive it still suffices as good baseline information for you to work with. Always try to get as much information to make an informed decision as it takes a lot of commitment and responsibility to take on a pet.




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