French Bulldog

The French Bulldog (French: Bouledogue Français) is a French breed of companion dog or toy dog. It appeared in Paris in the mid-nineteenth century, apparently the result of cross-breeding of Toy Bulldogs imported from England and local Parisian ratters.[3] It is commonly kept as a pet, and is among the most frequently registered dogs in a number of countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The breed is susceptible to various health problems as a consequence of breeding for their distinctive appearance, especially the brachycephalic face and skin wrinkles.

The American Kennel Club standard for the French Bulldog states that it should be muscular, with a soft and loose coat forming wrinkles.[6]

The AKC Standard weight for a French Bulldog is at maximum 28 pounds (13 kg).[16] The head of a French bulldog should be square shaped and large, with ears that resemble bat ears.[16] French bulldogs are a flat-faced breed.[17] Eyes that are AKC Standard approved for French Bulldogs are dark, almost to the point of being black; blue eyed French bulldogs are not AKC approved.[16] The coat of a French bulldog should be short haired and fine and silky.[17] Acceptable colors under the breed standard are the various shades of brindle, fawn, cream or white with brindle patches (known as “pied”). The fawn colors can be any light through red.[16] The most common colors are brindle, then fawn, with pieds being less common than the other colors.[18] The breed clubs do not recognize any other colors or patterns.[16]