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14 Interesting Facts About French Bulldogs

Published: · Modified: by Yana Sosnovska · This post may contain affiliate links

It's no secret that French Bulldogs are the most cheerful and funniest companion you'll ever have. But there is more to them that you didn't know. Here are 14 interesting facts about French Bulldogs!

#1 French Bulldog is a small fighting dog

French Bulldog playing with its tug toy on the floor
In XIX century there was a lack of cats in France so dogs of this breed were very popular, because they were good rat-hunting dogs!

#2 French Bulldogs can`t swim

French Bulldog standing in the bridge by the lake
They have heavy body and short limbs, that makes impossible for these dogs to swim.

#3 French Bulldog can`t breed independently

French Bulldog wearing a teddy bear costume while standing on the floor leaning on the foot of the bed
Due to their physical characteristics, breeding is possible using artificial insemination only.

#4 French Bulldog is prone to skin diseases, allergies, urolithiasis
black French Bulldog lying in the sand under the sun
#5 French Bulldog snores

French Bulldog puppy sleeping in the arms of a woman
Snoring is a distinctive feature of the breed.

#6 French bulldogs like to sleep in very strange positions

French Bulldog sleeping on the backseat inside the car
The favourite one is the frog style

#7 French Bulldogs like to be the only pet at home
a man taking a selfie while holding a bread next to his French Bulldog staring at it next to him
#8 At the same time they are very friendly and contact dogs

A man in brown suit holding a pug in black suit with bow tie while licking its cheeks
They look for your attention everywhere so they will play with children, watch TV with you, help you to cook dinner etc.

#9 French bulldogs are true psychologists

A woman in the driver's seat taking a selfie with her French Bulldog standing and leaning towards her in the backseat
They can feel human nature very subtly, so you should leave immediately if they don`t like you!

#10 They are great guard dogs

A French Bulldog sitting in a wheel barrow with picked grass in the garden
Due to their fighting nature, they are fearless and really good guards.
If something threatens you, they will protect you and if necessary will fight for you!

#11 French Bulldog is one of the best companion dogs

A black French Bulldog sitting in a push cart with groceries
They are very loyal to their owner and will accompany him everywhere!

#12 People do not advise to get French Bulldog if you have a baby

three French Bulldogs standing in the front door while a kid is kneeling on the side of the stairs
French Bulldogs don`t love little babies, they can be jealous.

#13 Some airlines refuse to let French Bulldog aboard, so you should be ready to travel by car

A French Bulldog inside the drivers seat while leaning towards the window
French bulldogs do not tolerate flights and can suffocate in the air due to their muzzle structure.

#14 French Bulldog is one of the most popular dogs in the world

Leonardo diCaprio holding his French Bulldog
Elton John, Leonardo diCaprio, Yves Saint Laurent are true lovers of the breed.
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