No. 1:

Breakdown the Basics

The French Bulldog has an AKC breed popularity rating of no. 4 (but it’s really 1st according to the frenchies) out of 195 breeds. We frenchie people believe there was a voting error also because they are actually NUMBER ONE and we have ascertained that through 56 years of dog fanatic lives plus our parents before us, that this in fact is true by experiencing soooooo many breeds, yes we have the book of dogs and yes we have had Or friends/ family have had the experience of many of them! This breed grows to an average height of 11”-13” and an average weight of around/under/over 28 pounds. as there are exceptions as with any breed and some can be 18 and some can be 50 to just give an example! They have a very adaptable, playful, and extremely smart temperament. French Bulldogs are very alert, aware, and responsive.

No. 2:

Grooming, Care, & Health

A Frenchie’s short coat sheds minimally. Weekly brushing will help to remove shed hair and keep him looking his best. French Bulldogs are notorious for their adorable wrinkles. A Frenchie’s facial folds should be kept clean and dry to avoid any concerns. They are easy to care for and do best with keeping some natural oil out m the skin and coat to avoid getting too dry and itching.

No. 3:

Frenchies & Swimming

French Bulldogs have a front-heavy structure, therefore, most are unable to swim. However, there are exceptions and some are quite good at it if taught how to. Beware of drowning because if always put in water with a life vest it gives them a false sense of security and they’ll jump in when you aren’t looking and not be able to stay afloat. The best thing if you are going to be around water a lot is to make sure they know how to reach the shore, steps, ladder etc just in case they fall in on accident. A Frenchie should never be left unattended near a tub, pool, or body of water to keep them out of potential danger.

Plants Toxic To Dogs:

• Adam-and-Eve (also known as Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant)African Wonder Tree

• Aloe

• Amaryllis (also known as Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady, Barbados lily)

• American Mistletoe

• Ambrosia Mexicana (also known as Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium)

• American Mandrake (also known as Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, and Raccoonberry)

• American Yew (also known as Canada Yew, Canadian Yew)

• Apple (including crabapples; stem, leaves and seeds contain cyanide, but the fruit is okay for dogs)

• Apricot (stems, leaves, and pit contain cyanide)

• Arrow-Head Vine (also known as Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder)

• Australian Ivy Palm (also known as Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Starleaf)

• Autumn Crocus (also known as Naked Ladies)

• Azalea

• Baby Doll Ti Plant (also known as Ti-Plant, Good-Luck Plant, Hawaiian TI Plant)

• Barbados Pride (also known as Peacock Flower, Dwarf Poinciana)

• Barbados Pride 2 (also known as Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Brazilwood)

• Begonia

• Bergamot Orange

• Bird of Paradise Flower (also known as Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower)

• Bishop’s Weed (also known as False Queen Anne’s Lace, Greater Ammi)

• Bitter Root (also known as Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp)

• Bittersweet (also known as American Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet)

• Black Calla (also known as Solomon’s Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum)

• Black Laurel (also known as Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel)

• Black Walnut

• Bog Laurel (also known as Pale Laurel)

• Borage (also known as Starflower)

• Boxwood

• Branching Ivy (also known as English Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy)

• Brunfelsia (also known as Lady-of-the-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick, Franciscan Rain Tree)

• Buckwheat

• Burning Bush (also known as Spindle Tree)

• Buttercup (also known as Figwort)

• Butterfly Iris

• Calamondin Orange

• Calla Lily (also known as Trumpet Lily, Arum Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla)

• Caraway

• Cardboard Palm (also known as Cardboard Cycad)

• Castor Bean Plant

• Carnation

• Chamomile

• Chandelier Plant (also known as Devils Backbone)

• Cherry (stem, leaves, and pit)

• Chinaberry Tree (also known as Bead tree, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India)

• Chinese Evergreen

• Chinese Jade (also known as Silver Jade Plant, Silver Dollar)

• Chives

• Chrysanthemum (also known as Mums)

• Clematis (also known as Virgin’s Bower)

• Clivia Lily

• Coffee Tree

• Coleus (also known as Bread-and-Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, East Indian Thyme)

• Corn Plant (also known as Dragon Tree)

• Cow Parsnip (also known as Giant Hogweed)

• Cowbane

• Cyclamen

• Daffodil (especially the bulbs)

• Dahlia

• Daisy

• Desert Rose (also known as Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea)

• Deadly Nightshade (also known as Climbing Nightshade, Poisonous Nightshade, Woody Nightshade, and Blue Nightshade)

• Dieffenbachia (also known as Dumb Cane)

• Dog Daisy

• Eastern Star

• Elephant Ears (also known as Taro, Malanga, and Caladium)

• Elephant-Ear Begonia

• Emerald Fern (also known as Emerald Feather, Asparagus Fern)

• Epazote (also known as Mexican Tea)

• Eucalyptus

• Fetterbush (also known as Maleberry, Staggerberry)

• Fleabane (also known as Horseweed, Showy Daisy)

• Florida Beauty (also known as Gold Dust Dracaena, Spotted Dracaena)

• Foxglove

• Garlic

• Gardenia (also known as Cape Jasmine)

• Geranium

• Giant Dracaena (also known as Palm Lily, Grass Palm)

• Gladiola

• Glory lily (also known as Gloriosa Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily)

• Good Luck Plant (also known as Golden Birds Nest, Snake Plant)

• Grapefruit (skin and plant parts; fruit isn’t toxic)

• Heavenly Bamboo (also known as Sacred Bamboo)

• Hellebore (also known as Christmas Rose, Easter Rose)

• Holly (also known as American Holly, English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry)

• Hops

• Horse Chestnut (also known as Buckeye)

• Hosta

• Hyacinth

• Hydrangea

• Indian Rubber Plant (also known as Fig, Weeping Fig)

• Iris (also known as Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag)

• Iron Cross Begonia

• Jack-in-the-Pulpit

• Jade Plant (also known as Baby Jade, Dwarf Rubber Plant, Chinese Rubber Plant, Japanese Rubber Plant)

• Japanese Yew (also known as Buddhist pine or Southern yew)

• Jerusalem Cherry (also known as Winter Cherry)

• Jonquil

• Lambkill (also known as Sheep Laurel)

• Larkspur

• Laurel (also known as Mountain Laurel, Bay Laurel)

• Lavender

• Leek

• Lemon (skin and plant parts; fruit is non-toxic)

• Lemon Grass

• Lemon Verbena

• Lily of the Valley

• Lily-of-the-Valley Bush (also known as Andromeda Japonica)

• Lime (skin and plant parts; fruit is edible)

• Lobelia (also known as Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink)

• Locust

• Lovage

• Macademia Nut

• Madagascar Dragon Tree

• Mapleleaf Begonia

• Marijuana (also known as Indian Hemp, Hashish)

• Marjoram

• Mayweed

• Metallic Leaf Begonia

• Milkweed

• Mint

• Mole Bean Plant

• Morning Glory

• Narcissus (also known as Paper White)

• Nightshade (also known as Black Nightshade)

• Oleander

• Onions

• Orange (skin and plant parts; fruit isn’t toxic)

• Oregano

• Painter’s Pallet (also known as Flamingo Lily, Flamingo Flower, Pigtail Plant, and Oilcloth Flower)

• Parsley

• Peace Begonia

• Peach (stem, leaves and pit)

• Peace Lily

• Pencil Cactus (also known as Sticks of Fire)

• Peony

• Periwinkle (also known as Running Myrtle)

• Philodendron

• Plum (stem, leaves and pit)

• Poinsettia

• Poison Hemlock (also known as Deadly Hemlock, Winter Fern, California Fern, Nebraska Fern)

• Pothos (also known as Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Devil’s ivy)

• Prayer Bean (also known as Rosary Bean, Buddhist Rosary Bean, Indian Bean, Indian Licorice)

• Prickly Ash (also known as Angelica Tree, Prickly Elder, Hercules’ Club, Devil’s Walking Stick)

• Primrose

• Privet (also known as Wax-Leaf)

• Purslane (also known as Moss Rose, Rock Moss)

• Ragwort (also known as Golden Ragwort)

• Ranger’s Button (also known as Swamp White Heads)

• Red-Marginated Dracaena

• Red Sage (also known as Shrub Verbena, Lantana, Yellow Sage)

• Rex Begonia

• Rhubarb

• Sago palm

• Shamrock Plant

• Skunk Weed (also known as Skunk Cabbage, Swamp Cabbage, Polecat Weed)

• Sorrel

• Spring Parsley

• John’s Wort (also known as Klamath Weed)

• Striped Dracaena

• Sweet Pea (also known as Everlasting Pea)

• Sweet William (also known as Pinks)

• Tahitian Bridal Veil

• Tarragon

• Tobacco (also known as Tree Tobacco, Mustard Tree, Nicotiania)

• Tomato Plant

• Tulips

• Wandering Jew

• Watercress

• Wisteria

• Yarrow (also known as Milfoil)

• Yucca

Frenchie Facts Summary:

French Bulldogs, with their large personalities, are one of the world’s most popular small-dog breeds. Frenchies are playful, alert, adaptable, and completely irresistible. Overall, the French Bulldog is found to be easier to train and care for when compared with other dog breeds. They are sure to make a wonderful addition to your home!