French Bulldog Puppy Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

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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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.

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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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Bulldog. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our French Bulldog for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Bulldog hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your French Bulldog used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  French Bulldog will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Bulldog feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your French Bulldog as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

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 »