Non-Sporting Group - French Bulldog

I lu- French Bulldog is a descendant of small bulldogs, but it is not known whether these were of English or Spanish stock. It became a popular I need in the early 1900s.

Coat: Short, smooth, close, and finely textured.

Color: Brindle, pied, or fawn.

Feature: Head square, large, and broad; eyes dark and set wide apart; "bat ears," I 'i i lad at base and rounded at tip, set high .mil carried upright; body short, muscular, .mil cobby; tail very short.

Size: Average height: 12 in. Weight: dogs about 28 lb, bitches 24 lb.

Care: The "Frenchie" is easy to groom, requiring just a daily brush and a rub-down with a piece of toweling to make its coat shine. The facial creases should be lubricated to prevent soreness. This breed should not be exercised in hot weather.

Character: Makes a delightful companion. It is good-natured, affectionate, and courageous, and usually gets on well with children and with other pets. Owners must become accustomed to its gentle snuffling, and be aware that it will invariably wander off and sulk on the rare occasions when it is in disgrace.