All “purebred” dogs, including French bulldogs, are purposely bred to have certain traits or appearances, which causes serious genetic problems—problems that can leave them crippled and in nearly constant pain and may even lead to an early death.
Do French bulldogs suffer?
A widescale study based on data from British veterinarians has found that one of the most popular dog breeds, the French bulldog, is "significantly" more likely to suffer from a number of serious, chronic health problems than other dogs thanks to the "extreme" bodies they've been bred to have.
Is buying a French bulldog worth it?
The Frenchie makes a fantastic pet. Not only do they fit nicely into almost any living environment (they're small and they need very little amounts of exercise), they're not big barkers like most small dogs. The French bulldog loves to play and gets along well with people, children, and other pets.
Are French bulldogs in pain?
Frenchies' irregular spines can cause major pain or injury. In the worst cases, slipped discs can cause some degree of paralysis. As with degenerative myelopathy, a Frenchie with a disc injury might struggle to socialize in the way that they're used to.
What makes a Frenchie blue?
The blue French Bull dog's bluish coat are the result of a recessive black dilution gene ( lets call it the 'black' gene) or the dilution gene as it is sometimes called. It is this black dilution gene that gives the blue French bull dog its beautiful bluish grey coat.
Is a blue French Bulldog rare?
The blue color comes from a very rare dilute gene and is responsible for their coat changing color from black to blue/gray. It also affects their eye color, so that's why is not surprising to see a little blue coated Frenchie with blue eyes.
What is a blue Frenchie dog?
The Blue French Bulldog is a color variation of the commonly known French Bulldog or Frenchie. The Blue French Bulldog is primarily the same dog as any other Frenchie color variety. They are stocky but small with loose skin and a somewhat brachycephalic face with large ears.
What makes a French Bulldog a fawn?
Brindle is typically described as a dark french bulldog color mixed with lighter colored hair mixed between, this coat color is a dominant gene. Fawn is usually described as a tan in color, it can range from light to dark, and is a recessive gene. Cream is a warmer version of the white and both are recessive.
Is fawn French Bulldog rare?
Blue and tan French bulldogs have a blue for their dominant color and fawn, white or cream markings above their eyes, on their cheeks, bellies, and legs. These beauties carry a recessive dilute gene inherited from both parents and belong to rare French bulldogs.
What is the difference between fawn and blue fawn French Bulldog?
A blue fawn Frenchie has a fawn coat, with a blue mask. A dog's mask, unsurprisingly, is the fur over their face, including their muzzle, around their eyes, and over their forehead and ears. 'Blue' does not literally mean blue of course, but a soft grey.