French Bulldog Puppy Blog

When having a pet as a puppy, it is always good to plan ahead just like when having a baby in the house. Just like little bundles of joy, they can surprise you and grow out of the little baskets you have made for your French Bulldog puppy. With the right diet, exercise, grooming and care the French Bulldog will do most of his growing during the first year.

At this time, you can expect him to probably need a slightly bigger sleeping space and all. Once the first year passes, the growth will slow down but their bodies will continue to mature and have definitions and distinctions of an adult French Bulldog. By age 3, they are officially done growing up. A fully grown French Bulldog would be 12 inches in height and weigh between 19 to 28 pounds.

Ever thought of owning a French Bulldog? Well, these dogs are on the small side, with compact, big-boned, muscular frames. They are very cute to see with their “bat-like” ears on their squarish head and broad muzzles with black noses. They are called “Frenchies” they have smooth coats in combinations of brindle, fawn and white. These little dogs are quite sturdy and are friendly, and good for cuddling. These are just a few of the things you should know about a Frenchie before getting one. Reading informative information will give you insight to spot a quality French Bulldog. A genuine French Bulldog will always reflect the breed standard and once it is indeed a reflection or embodiment of it, then you are assured it is a purebred! Here are some tips when you go out on your search… Read the rest of this entry »

A cute French Bulldog pup. When you look at his face you will feel how much love a dog can give.

What an adorable French Bulldog puppy! What a position for a pup to take!

The genetic makings of a dog do not only have the instincts, temperament, body structure and coat color pass from generation to generation. Also their stomachs are passed down. Each breed has its own need for specific nutrition that its digestive system can properly absorb and sustain the body as it should.

Just giving the dog what he “wants” may not be right for him. Two things to keep in mind are that the food should have nutrients that are similar to its native environment so that it can be broken down easily and that there should be a correct balance of carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins for the specific needs of the French Bulldog.

Recommended vitamin sources are as follows: Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, and Vitamin B1 among others and Calcium Bone Meal and Copper Gluconate are best sources for Minerals. Feeding the right foods will in turn save the owner expenses that may be racked up due to more than frequent visits to the vet.

It’s a rule of thumb that people should have three scheduled square meals a day, give or take a snack somewhere in between. French Bulldog Puppies can also be fed on a schedule in two ways: First is the free feeding. Dry food is placed in a container and left out for the whole day for the pup to eat whenever it feels like it. Scheduled feeding on the other hand is placing the food down and then taking it away whether or not it eats it and returning it after 30 minutes.

The latter method can assist the owner in monitoring when the pup gets hungry and controlling its food intake and dietary needs. The scheduled feeding method can be a prerequisite to housebreaking for it establishes discipline and routine for them to follow. The free feeding method can spoil the breed and make it a venue for too much weight gain.

All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a FRENCH BULLDOG a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

Dog training is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training French Bulldog puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning. Please remember, French Bulldogs are slow learners.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your dog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

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5 The Benefits of Crate Training
6 Kinds of Crates
7 Puppies and Dog Crates
8 Owner’s Attitude About Crates
9 Getting the Dog into the Crate
10 Size, Locations, and How Many Crates?
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12 Teach Pee Break Vs. Play
13 When Accidents Happen
14 Feeding in the Crate
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18 Teaching Puppy To Ring a Bell on the Door
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22 Marking In Your House
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24 Difference Between Walks and Elimination Periods Outside
25 Dog Doors are a BAD Idea!
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28 Using Crates as Punishment
29 Crate Aggression in Adult Dogs
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Sweet little French Bulldog puppies in blue color!

I am sure all French Bulldog fanciers know that Blue is a very rare color… once in a blue moon, I should say

You have to agree….they are just too cute, right?