French bulldogs and our policies and procedures are discussed in detail here to address your frequently asked questions.
French Bulldogs are small and compact, so they stay low to the ground. Their eyes have a deep, black color, and they have high-set, rounded ears. The nose and snout on the square head are rather short. The lips hang below the chin, giving the person an eternal frown. French Bulldogs are known for their short, smooth coats.
Dogs with brachycephalic skulls, like the French Bulldog, have “smashed” faces and short muzzles. Some dogs have trouble breathing as a result of this and frequently sneeze and snort. The skin on the person’s forehead and back is saggy and wrinkled. The natural tail can be either straight or screw-shaped, but it never curls.
French Bulldogs are world-class companion dogs. They’re little, easy to handle, and usually friendly to new people and animals. Frenchies are known for being cheeky and clownish, taking attention wherever possible. This small dog loves company and needs regular attention. Although they don’t need much exercise, they enjoy to chase balls and play (indoors or out) during the day and curl up on the sofa at night. They are great pets for singles and families of various sizes and ages.
Multiple French Bulldogs can reduce the dog’s stress when left alone all day if the owner works.
For exercise and entertainment, French Bulldogs need two 15-minute walks and a few ball games. Size and activity requirements make them wonderful apartment dogs, but they also enjoy large homes and farms with lots of space. Frenchies value their owners’ hearts more than their homes. French Bulldogs might get heatstroke if over exercise in summer. This breed cannot swim, so falling into a pool could kill a Frenchie.
Since they don’t need cutting, French Bulldogs are easy to groom at home. Brush moderately-shedding coat monthly to maintain it bright and healthy. Frenchies’ feet should be handled often as puppies. Their toenails don’t wear down naturally, so clip them periodically. Regular vet visits may be needed if the dog dislikes having his feet touched. Most dog owners can bathe them as needed in the kitchen sink or bathtub without much bother.
Cleaning your French Bulldog’s ears and teeth regularly is essential to its health. Maintenance and care can prevent many unpleasant, life-threatening, sad, and expensive conditions!
Rubbing vaseline into his dry ears will soothe and cure them. This treatment works for dry noses too. Grooming your French Bulldog allows for bonding, training, and intimacy.
When bathing, avoid getting water in their ears to avoid infection.
French Bulldogs are house pets, so clip their nails monthly. Beginner nail-trimming helps your dog become used to you handling its paws.
To feed your French Bulldog, we recommend “free feeding”. Small dogs’ metabolisms are particularly sensitive. To maintain glucose levels, they need tiny meals throughout the day. We recommend feeding this breed only high-quality dry kibble; soft food causes dental damage. Corn, wheat, and gluten should not be in dry kibble. Monitor your French Bulldog’s weight as a puppy and adjust the food formula to meet their life stage.
French Bulldogs like “treats.” like all dogs. However, choose carefully. Small quantities of these snacks are good training rewards: Beef or chicken liver, sweet potato, yams, or other unprocessed vegetable snacks can be frozen. Avoid overeating food because dogs are unhealthy when overweight. Treats should only be used as a reward for performance/learning/training and cannot exceed 10% of daily calories.
Feed a Frenchie puppy four times a day. Gradually decrease this to 3 times a day around three months old. At 6 to 8 months, you can switch to twice a day if desired. Adult dogs should be fed twice a day.
Like most dogs, French Bulldogs will shed a greater amount of fur during the spring and summer months when their winter coat is no longer needed. French Bulldogs tend to keep their fur throughout the winter for an added level of protection against the cold temperatures. Once winter is gone and the temperatures begin to rise, the shedding will start again. Keep an eye your French Bulldog towards the end of the winter season to see when they start shedding.
French Bulldog puppies can go to their new families at 8 weeks of age however here at Upper Level Frenchies we also take into consideration each puppy’s size. Sometimes we like to hold the puppies a few more weeks to ensure they are the are big enough for their new homes.
Yes, Upper Level Frenchies puppies come with our own AKC certified pedigree certificate which has all of their lineage.
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