French Bulldog Puppy Blog

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.

Want to solve your dog’s behavioral problems?

Secrets to Dog Training covers all aspects of dog training, including behavioral issues that can ruin the relationship between dog and owner. If you have ever tried to train a dog, you know from experience what a challenge it can be. Here is what’s inside Secrets to Dog Training to help you avoid all the frustration and pain usually associated with training a dog yourself. Among many others, you will learn how to:

• curb your dog’s aggressiveness
• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harrassed.

Visit Secrets to Dog Training official website for more information.

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?

Frenchies usually come is the following colors: fawn, brindle, pied color. Very rarely an exceptional blue hue can also be found. The blue color is found in very few breeds and it is all due to possessing a gene for this color. It can sometimes be seen in Great Danes, the Shar-pei, Neapolitan Mastiffs and in even rarer cases, the Labrador.

There are 3 types of Blue that occur in Frenchies…

Blue, or Blue Brindle Frenchie has a “grey” hue, and the base coat color is a solid blue-grey. It has been debated whether or not this color is also what the standards refer to as ‘mouse’.

A Blue Pied French Bulldog is a result of the ?d? or dilute gene. In this form, the dilute factor has caused the black hairs to become blue. Pigment on the nose and the pads of the feet are also a grayish blue in color, and eyes are often blue or yellowish gold. Again, this color is often referred to as mouse.

Blue-Fawn is a variation of blue, that is seen most clearly in the masking of the face. Typically they have green/gray eyes. It is said that they are usually produced by a fawn or red fawn parent.

Demand for this blue dogs are great. Supply is low..therefore it is not surprising that their price can go up to even $5000!!!

It always amazes me what a huge market there is for selling and finding puppies on the internet. I have read up about companies quite a lot, and although there are a lot of scams out there, I am still one of the few people who has faith left in the good of mankind. A close friend of mine is also a fan- and now an owner of Peanut, a French Bulldog puppy. She was so excited to find a company called Euro Puppy. Apparently, they call themselves “puppy finders”, since they help you find your dream puppy. I have looked at a lot of the websites and I looked at the Euro Puppy’s website as well. They seem to be 100% legit, and my friend, who was more than satisfied can vouch for that fact as well. Still curious ( I am like that by nature), I went onto Youtube and typed in Euro Puppy…and lo and behold, they have a few puppy videos as well!! I was thinking if random breeders put up vidoes onto Youtube, then a respected company could as well! Well, I found a cute Frenchie video from them, that I love. Music and all. Here’s to Euro Puppy. I reckon I am getting my next Frenchie from them….

This small dog breed is the typically happy-go-lucky type of a dog! It loves to be around people, and thus it is not surprising that it is seen as a companion dog. They are not big barkers, and nor do they require rigorous exercise, so they are ideal apartment-dwellers. They like playing with children and may require supervision as they may be unaware of their strength. Aggression can mostly be seen in the form of same-sex fights. Although it is a gentle breed, canine aggression has been known to occur in Frenchies. Thus when choosing a second Frenchie, it may be advisable to choose a female one if you already have a male, or vice versa. Spaying or neutering can be the answer to aggression. French Bulldogs can be stubborn, and thus it is advisable to take them for early and consistent obedience training when they are still young. They are known to compete well in in competitive dog sports, dog agility, obedience, rally obedience, weight pulling and even Schutzhund. Another plus to their temperament is that they are great as therapy dogs, which the elderly seem to love very much! In general, Frenchies are friendly, playful, good-natured dogs, and make devoted and loyal companions for families, single persons and the elderly as well!

A French Bulldog busy giving some love. Dog Therapy does indeed work!

Dear Reader, I am honored to dedicate this blog to the French Bulldog…a breed that is lovable, amazing and funny at the same time. I will post interesting facts here and I hope you will enjoy wandering through this virtual menagerie of Frenchies!