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French Bulldog — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

Home BreedsFrench Bulldog

DogNon-Sporting

French Bulldog

Compact and muscular with distinctive bat ears. A playful, adaptable companion ideal for city living.

smallSize

10-12 yearsLife Span

Under 28 lbsWeight

FranceOrigin

About

Compact and muscular with distinctive bat ears. A playful, adaptable companion ideal for city living.

Temperament

AdaptablePlayfulAlertEasygoing

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the French Bulldog

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Bull-Baiting Dogs

~1200s

Breed Group

English Bulldog (miniaturized)

~1850s

Predecessor

Bouledogue Français (Paris)

~1870s

Predecessor

French Bulldog

1898

Modern Breed

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