How to potty train a French Bulldog?

D Dog Fan | February 7th, 2011

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  • List of best equipment and supplies
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  • Handle common potty training problems
  • Potty train a new puppy
  • How to use potty pads
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  • What to do about marking
  • Litter box training
  • Effective paper training
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D Dog Fan | November 10th, 2010

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However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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4 Things You Should Know About French Bulldog

Big Dog | November 30th, 2011

Contrary to the popular belief that the French bulldog or Bouldogee Francias originated from France; it is only the adapted home for the said breed. As a matter of fact, it really came from the city of Nottingham in England. These are small bulldogs that were very prominent pets of the local laceworkers because it is a good company and it rids the rat in their workrooms. Unfortunately, the lacemaking business became mechanized after the industrial revolution so the lacemakers lost their jobs. In order to survive, some of them have to move to France where lacemaking skills in much in demand and they brought their much-loved dogs with them. The French Bulldog and the French shopkeepers’ popularity were on the same level and as the time passed, they adapted their new country’s name.

French Bulldog

During the latter part of the 19th century and early years of 20th century, the dogs gained its right to be a famous with the member of Paris bohemian class which includes the ladies of the night, artists, writers like the popular novelist Colette, and the rich and elite Americans who are in the Grant Tour. Toulouse Lautrec, an impressionist artist, features Frenchie in the “Le Marchand des Marons,” one his stunning and breathtaking paintings and this serves as an avenue of the French bulldog to gain fame in haste during the past decade.

In 1885, French bulldogs were brought to US to form a breeding program that is based on American standards but that was not the first time that this breed was imported to the US soil, the importation of the said breed was started long before 1885. Almost all the dogs were owned by the society ladies, who show case the breed at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1896 and more entries of the same breed were received the year after that, and so on. Though it is popular only the high-ranking families have these dogs like the J.P. Morgans and Rockefellers.

The American Kennel Club acknowledged and recognized the French bulldog soon after the formation of French Bull Dog Club of America. As of to date, the breed rose from 71st spot in 2000 to 21st amongst the registered breeds by the AKC.

Just a lovely French Bulldog photo

Big Dog | June 14th, 2011

I dug through my French Bulldog photos album and found this photo. I really like it and I don’t know why I haven’t posted it before. Enjoy it!

Brindle French Bulldog

French Bulldog puppy looks like a chicken

Big Dog | March 11th, 2011

This French Bulldog puppy looks like a chicken. How can he sleep in this unlikely position? He looks so relaxed that one can wonder if he is alive at all. I am sure that if a burglar saw this puppy, he would be so frightened that he would run away immediately. If you have any idea what other animals this puppy resembles, post a comment!

Is a French Bulldog a good choice for me?

Big Dog | October 28th, 2010

If you would like to be the proud owner of a very affectionate, lively and playful dog that thrives on human companionship, then French Bulldog is the right breed for you. This breed not only loves adults, but it also likes older, considerate children (younger as well, but they cannot tolerate rough play) and other dogs and pets if they are raised together.

The coat of the French Bulldog is short and smooth that require not too much grooming – weekly brushing is enough. These dogs tend to drool, therefore special attention must be paid to the folds of the skin – for example on the muzzle – and it must be cleaned often to prevent it from diseases. Apart from these, the French Bulldog is a relatively healthy breed.

Training these dogs is not too hard, but they require consistency and patience from the trainer to keep them happy and to keep their attention.

All in all this dog is advised to families that will be able to provide this dog enough love and activity, as well as a place in their apartment, as this dog prefers apartment life.

I hope this article will be useful for you and will be able to help you decide whether this is the best breed for you.

Factors To Consider When Picking Your Perfect Puppy

Big Dog | September 29th, 2010

If you are a dog owner, you probably remember the time you bought your first puppy. It is not easy to forget all the thinking, research, weighing pros and cons and the inevitable fear of not making the right decision when you buy a puppy.

If you are about to buy a puppy you are probably in the middle of this process and are reading an article that may save you a lot of hassle.

When it comes to making decisions that will effect our lives for more than a decade, we sometimes find that we just simply don’t have the intellectual capacity to consider every single factor that will influence the outcome. It is the same when buying a puppy.

Factors To Consider When Picking Your Perfect Puppy” does a great job at pointing out the most important aspects of making such a long term commitment. It is brief, easy to understand, gives you all the essentials in a nutshell and it is free to download and share.

Puppy Boutiques: When Affection Alone Isn’t Enough to Pamper your Pup

Big Dog | September 21st, 2010

While pet owners may spend a great deal of money on food, medicine and needed supplies for their furry friends every year, the American pet industry doesn’t generate an annual $12 billion on essentials alone. Dog lovers throughout the country make an art out of lavishing their pooches with expensive accessories and services, and no group is more richly spoiled than the cutest of the cute: puppies.

Indeed, puppies have become such a popular end receiver for expensive gifts that entire brands have been developed especially for young dogs, and a new type of doggie establishment –the puppy boutique – has formed. Chock full of everything from designer clothes and jewelry to blinged-out doggie bowls, the puppy boutique evokes an image of tiny French lapdogs in the arms of nobility at Versailles: an era (for better or for worse) when comfort and luxury reigned supreme.

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About the origins of the Frenchie

Big Dog | September 10th, 2010

One of the main ancestors of the French Bulldog is the English one. After the industrial revolution, many workers lost their jobs, and a lot of them moved to France. They normally took their small dogs with them – that is how numerous Toy Bulldogs got to France where they were crossed with other breeds – and the French Bulldog was finally created.

Frenchies

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