| French Bulldog breeders surprised the English when | | | | difficult and these dogs may develop respiratory |
| they renamed a toy version of the English Bulldog | | | | problems. They also respond poorly to extreme |
| after their own country. The Bulldog had long been a | | | | temperatures and are meant to be indoor dogs. |
| representative of English culture. However, the English | | | | Bulldogs can suffer heatstroke if left in a hot room or |
| had not accepted the smaller version of the Bulldog | | | | car. |
| that the French people came to love. In the 1800's, | | | | Wrinkles and ears should be wiped clean daily to |
| toy Bulldogs were exported from England to France. | | | | keep moisture and bacteria away. Bulldogs are prone |
| French Bulldog Breeders began to breed specific traits | | | | to obesity and should be kept active and taken on at |
| in this smaller Bulldog to distinguish it from the English | | | | least a daily walk. Larger, American Bulldogs require |
| version. Today there are bullies and frenchies as well | | | | much more activity to remain healthy and happy. |
| as American Bulldogs. All three are distinctive breeds | | | | Bulldogs are social creatures and will follow owners |
| though they share common ancestors. | | | | everywhere. It is important for owners to interact |
| Bulldog breeders, like most purebred breeders, love | | | | with them and show affection. Because of the |
| the breed be it American, English or French. Bulldogs | | | | Bulldog's history of aggression, any behavioral issues |
| are not low maintenance dogs, so it takes true love | | | | should be dealt with consistently from the time dogs |
| for breeders to dedicate their lives and homes to a | | | | are puppies. Bulldogs respond well to positive |
| specific breed. Each of the three versions has specific | | | | reinforcement and tone of voice. Hitting or otherwise |
| health, behavioral and social needs and good Bulldog | | | | negatively reinforcing behavior can be detrimental to |
| breeders meet these needs and help potential buyers | | | | this breed. Buyers can ask American, English and |
| meet the needs of Bulldog puppies. | | | | French Bulldog breeders for additional specifics on |
| Bulldog buyers should educate themselves on general | | | | breed care and treatment. |
| information about Bulldogs prior to purchase. All three | | | | In the world of dog breeding, there are good and |
| varieties, American, English and French, have similar | | | | bad breeders. It is important for buyers of any dog |
| health, grooming, disciplinary and social requirements. | | | | breed to learn to recognize traits of a bad versus |
| English and French Bulldogs have Pug noses and | | | | good breeder. |
| wrinkles. The short muzzle can make breathing | | | | |