Thursday, 9 February 2017

What You Need To Know Before Buying A Frenchie Dog

By Brian Hall


A great joy and challenge to have in your life can be had if you do take on a pet. Having a pet has made difference in many lives, and you may have noticed this also in your friends while you are in Ohio. As such this may have sparked an interest for you to buy a Frenchie dog to keep you company. So before responding to that puppy for sale sign, then do read on to find out more about this breed before you commit.

The American Kennel Club ranks the frenchie as the 6th most popular in terms of pet acquisition for dogs. The frenchie is basically a shortened term for the French bulldog which was widespread as a fighting mastiff during the ancient Greek times. It was a bull baiting dog use in the blood sport of bull baiting.. Phoenician traders distributed this dog during the popularity of the sport throughout Europe, so plenty became mere pets once the sport was outlawed.

Smart, adaptable and very playful are some of the adjectives used to describe this breed. It is also one that demands and craves a whole lot of attention, more than the usual for other dogs. If it feels it lacks the requisite love and care, it will let out a ululating sound which many call or label as the French death yodel.

Energy wise many will rate this dog as having a medium level of energy. It is also however capable of sitting around the whole day, even in quite small spaces. It is a good pet to have if you live in a small apartment or even a condominium, but you should at least give it a daily walk of at least thirty minutes to let it go of pent up energy.

This breed is much smaller than the English bulldog and has a smaller girth, and more compact body with smaller legs. It also has a set of uniquely erect ears. It lacks the alpha male dispositions of the English bulldog and thus much safer to keep around small children or even other animals in the home. This sometimes makes it more popular than the English variety of bulldog.

Its snub nose alongside a more compact airway due to its physical size will give it a unique health complication. It will have trouble regulating its core body temperature and thus must be kept in a temperate climate. There have been instances of death when this breed is exposed to extreme temperatures, such as heat and cold, which can occur in tropical and subarctic climates respectively.

Eight to ten years is the average lifespan one can expect for this breed if you plan to own one. With the proper diet, health maintenance and regime one can still expect to extend this a bit so it may be a good idea to talk with the vet for some tips on this.

Thus some important facts and information has been covered regarding this breed, so that you can be better prepared in getting one. Always put it in mind that it is quite a commitment and a lot of responsibility when taking on a new pet as a companion. Thus make sure that you are well armed in the information department so that you do not regret your decision later on.




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