In history, the English Bulldog was often used in dog fights. After the prohibition of these fights, at the beginning of the 19th century, the ancestors of the French Bulldog were bred out of the English Bulldog in England by weavers and lacemakers.
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But they not only bred this "lighter form" of the English Bulldog, they finally brought these ancestors of the French Bulldog to France shortly before the end of the 19th century, where many weavers and lacemakers emigrated at that time. There still breeds like the Griffon and the Terrier were crossed in and thus the race of the French Bulldog finally arose, from which also the English king Eduard VII was inspired.
The withers-height with "Bullys" goes from 30 to 35 cm, depending on size, the weight lies between 8 - 14 kg. The hair of the French Bulldog is fine and short and very easy-care. The eye and nose folds should be wiped and creamed from time to time. The coat colors range from fawn (very light coat, e.g. sand or grey) to brindle (light hair mixed with dark hair) to white with warm spots, black or spotted.
The French Bulldog is a dog for non-athletes because they are not suitable for cycling or jogging. This is not due to their temperament, but to their anatomy, which is not made for such efforts. "But "Bullys" is playful, affectionate and intelligent and are well suited as city dogs or for older people.
Due to its (through the breeding) strongly shortened nose, the French Bulldog, like the pug, tends to shortness of breath and snoring. They are also very sensitive to heat.
The life expectancy of a French Bulldog is 12 - 14 years.
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