Thursday, February 9, 2017

Some Tips To Consider Before Buying A Frenchie Dog

By Brian Hall


A great joy and challenge to have in your life can be had if you do take on a pet. Having a pet has made difference in many lives, and you may have noticed this also in your friends while you are in Ohio. As such this may have sparked an interest for you to buy a Frenchie dog to keep you company. So before responding to that puppy for sale sign, then do read on to find out more about this breed before you commit.

The American Kennel Club ranks the frenchie as the 6th most popular in terms of pet acquisition for dogs. The frenchie is basically a shortened term for the French bulldog which was widespread as a fighting mastiff during the ancient Greek times. It was a bull baiting dog use in the blood sport of bull baiting.. Phoenician traders distributed this dog during the popularity of the sport throughout Europe, so plenty became mere pets once the sport was outlawed.

Many previous owners will describe this dog as being very playful, quite adaptable and smart to boot. It is a breed that will likely demand all of your attention, and all is an understatement. If you do not give it the attention it craves, it will let out what is known as the French death yodel, a yodeling and ululating sound.

Breeders and owners will rate the energy level of this dog breed as medium. Despite this labeling, it can actually stand long periods of inactivity, thus making a good or even prime candidate for small space living in terms of condominiums and apartments. Daily thirty minute walks should be given to it however to let it release some of its stored and latent energy.

It is a breed that is smaller than its English cousin, the English bulldog. It has a more compact body and more erect ears. It also has smaller legs and a wider girth. When compared to the English bulldog, it has very minimal alpha dog tendencies and thus will prove to be safe around other small animals and even children.

Its snub nose alongside a more compact airway due to its physical size will give it a unique health complication. It will have trouble regulating its core body temperature and thus must be kept in a temperate climate. There have been instances of death when this breed is exposed to extreme temperatures, such as heat and cold, which can occur in tropical and subarctic climates respectively.

Eight to ten years is the average lifespan one can expect for this breed if you plan to own one. With the proper diet, health maintenance and regime one can still expect to extend this a bit so it may be a good idea to talk with the vet for some tips on this.

Thus some important facts and information has been covered regarding this breed, so that you can be better prepared in getting one. Always put it in mind that it is quite a commitment and a lot of responsibility when taking on a new pet as a companion. Thus make sure that you are well armed in the information department so that you do not regret your decision later on.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment