UNDERSTAND
Yes, Frenchies are really, really cute. They also look very
tough. BUT, they are not working dogs, they are bred to be the light of
your life, particularly if you like waiting on and spoiling a four legged
friend. So don't go by how you think they look, learn about what they are
really like on this site.
ACQUIRE So you saw a French bulldog in a movie, on the
street, or on TV, and now you MUST have one. Before you dash off and buy
one from a newspaper ad, a pet store, or an internet website, please spend some
time learning about the breed. You can save yourself a lot of heartache
and money by using the information on this website to educate yourself about
Frenchies and about how to find a good one.
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OWN Owning a Frenchies is a major commitment.
These are not "outside" dogs, they are not dogs that walk themselves.
These are dogs that become family members. Some of them are good with
children, some of them are not, some are couch potatoes, some are prey
driven. You will have to be prepared to pay attention and learn just what
the personality of your Frenchie is.
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COMPETE Frenchies are shown in Conformation events --
that much you probably guessed. And these days, Frenchies also appear in
Obedience, Rally, and (believe it or not) Agility events. So there are
opportunities for competing with your Frenchie in several types of events.
Learn about this here.
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BREED Thinking of breeding your Frenchie? That is
not a simple thing to do and even very experienced breeders can be surprised by
the results of their breeding. The decision to breed is a very serious
one. Pure bred dogs should only be bred to improve either the health or
temperament or both of the breed, find out if you are up to the
challenge.
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More...JUDGE The FBDCA is very active in developing effective
Judges education programs for those who are judges or training to be judges in
the American Kennel Club. Frenchies are not the easiest dogs to
judge. We believe that it is in the best interests of the breed to provide
superior education.
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