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French Bulldogs
AKC Standard French Bulldogs
Brindle, Pied, Cream & Fawn
Preservation of the breed standard with focus on health, structure & temperament.
The Breed Standard
The AKC states that the French Bulldog should have the appearance of an active, intelligent, muscular dog of heavy bone, smooth coat, compact build, and medium to small structure, that is well proportioned. It’s expression is alert, curious, and interested.
French Bulldogs are fairly small, 28 pounds or less, so they can function as lap dogs. They have a bully head which is large and square, generally being more pronounced in males than in females. Their two most noted features are (1) their characteristic bat-ears, which are broad at the base, elongated, with round top, set high on the head but not too close together, and carried erect with the orifice to the front, and (2) their short tail which is either straight or screwed.
The neck is thick and well arched with loose skin at the throat. The body is short and well rounded. The chest is broad, deep, and full; well ribbed with the belly tucked up. The forelegs are short, stout, straight, muscular, and wide apart. The hind legs are strong, muscular and longer than the forelegs, so as to elevate the loins above the shoulders.
The coat is moderately fine, brilliant, short, and smooth. The skin is soft and loose, especially at the head and shoulders, forming wrinkles. Standard colors are fawn, cream, pied, brindle and are all acceptable colors in the AKC show ring.
The AKC states that the French Bulldog should have the appearance of an active, intelligent, muscular dog of heavy bone, smooth coat, compact build, and medium to small structure, that is well proportioned. It’s expression is alert, curious, and interested.
French Bulldogs are fairly small, 28 pounds or less, so they can function as lap dogs. They have a bully head which is large and square, generally being more pronounced in males than in females. Their two most noted features are (1) their characteristic bat-ears, which are broad at the base, elongated, with round top, set high on the head but not too close together, and carried erect with the orifice to the front, and (2) their short tail which is either straight or screwed.
The neck is thick and well arched with loose skin at the throat. The body is short and well rounded. The chest is broad, deep, and full; well ribbed with the belly tucked up. The forelegs are short, stout, straight, muscular, and wide apart. The hind legs are strong, muscular and longer than the forelegs, so as to elevate the loins above the shoulders.
The coat is moderately fine, brilliant, short, and smooth. The skin is soft and loose, especially at the head and shoulders, forming wrinkles. Standard colors are fawn, cream, pied, brindle and are all acceptable colors in the AKC show ring.
Temperament
The AKC describes their temperament as well behaved, adaptable, and comfortable companions with an affectionate nature and even disposition; generally active, alert, and playful, but not boisterous. Frenchies absolutely love people and crave attention, but don’t constantly demand it. A French Bulldog will comfortably sit or lay at your feet, or in your lap if you prefer, or they will roll around with the little ones with great patience and never complain. Even though Frenchies are not excessive barkers compared to other breeds, they do make good watchdogs. They are alert and can become somewhat territorial and protective.
The AKC describes their temperament as well behaved, adaptable, and comfortable companions with an affectionate nature and even disposition; generally active, alert, and playful, but not boisterous. Frenchies absolutely love people and crave attention, but don’t constantly demand it. A French Bulldog will comfortably sit or lay at your feet, or in your lap if you prefer, or they will roll around with the little ones with great patience and never complain. Even though Frenchies are not excessive barkers compared to other breeds, they do make good watchdogs. They are alert and can become somewhat territorial and protective.
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