French bulldog
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Our next door neighbour has got one. Being brutally honest, it is a thoroughly nasty little b
d that spends most of its time trying to break through the garden wire in order to kill our dog. Having erected considerable extra fortifications to keep it out, I feel a bit safer, but still won't leave our dog out when it's around.
Maybe I have encountered the only bad example of this breed, but be aware. When it was going particularly mental, my son (10) was terrified by it.
d that spends most of its time trying to break through the garden wire in order to kill our dog. Having erected considerable extra fortifications to keep it out, I feel a bit safer, but still won't leave our dog out when it's around.Maybe I have encountered the only bad example of this breed, but be aware. When it was going particularly mental, my son (10) was terrified by it.
They can be adorable but I have also seen some proper grumpy ones!! Usually because people pamper them too much and they basically get spoilt.
They are also a fashion breed so lots of properly dodgy breeders breeding them (inc puppy farms, foreign imports) leading to very poorly bred pups.
They are a lovely breed in many ways but please do your research, don't go spending hundreds on something you haven't researched well beforehand.
They are also a fashion breed so lots of properly dodgy breeders breeding them (inc puppy farms, foreign imports) leading to very poorly bred pups.
They are a lovely breed in many ways but please do your research, don't go spending hundreds on something you haven't researched well beforehand.
colin86 said:
Thanks anyone else got any experience with them?
Some more info http://www.pistonheads.com/search?searchtext=frenc...A friend had a couple, neither of them lived very long and cost a fortune in vets bills. Don't know much about dogs but it seems excessively in bread dogs tend to suffer serious illnesses like cancer.
Having said that, we looked after one for a few days and it was sweet but dumb and really scared of the dark.
Having said that, we looked after one for a few days and it was sweet but dumb and really scared of the dark.
My lady friend has one - an adorable little 16 week old puppy from a reputable breeder. He gets a lot of human interaction and is well-trained; a happy, friendly little soul who really is rather a sweetie.
A couple of days ago he gave us a fright when he started choking on a bone (the trainer had said it wouldn't be a problem); the poor little chap was frantically trying to cough up the bone, but only a firm Heimlich manoeuvre got it out. He was trembling with shock afterwards, but lots of TLC soon had him back to normal!
They're supposed to be intelligent and friendly as a rule, but as with any animal, behaviour is down to the owner. He loves snoozing on the sofa with his head on her thigh and is utterly devoted to her - but certainly isn't spoiled. Although he's still a baby, the few other dogs he's met haven't been a problem either way.
A couple of days ago he gave us a fright when he started choking on a bone (the trainer had said it wouldn't be a problem); the poor little chap was frantically trying to cough up the bone, but only a firm Heimlich manoeuvre got it out. He was trembling with shock afterwards, but lots of TLC soon had him back to normal!
They're supposed to be intelligent and friendly as a rule, but as with any animal, behaviour is down to the owner. He loves snoozing on the sofa with his head on her thigh and is utterly devoted to her - but certainly isn't spoiled. Although he's still a baby, the few other dogs he's met haven't been a problem either way.
Edited by nickwilcock on Saturday 12th December 20:55
Please, whatever you do, get which ever breed you decide on from a reputable breeder. It'll be hard work, especially with such a fashionable breed as a frenchie but when you see the destruction of the breeds due to greedy breeders and puppy farms it's a must.
Do some reading up on the breeds natural temperament, a larger chunk of how a dog ends up though is down to you as a owner, there is no reason for any breed to not get on with other dogs providing they're properly socialised.
Do some reading up on the breeds natural temperament, a larger chunk of how a dog ends up though is down to you as a owner, there is no reason for any breed to not get on with other dogs providing they're properly socialised.
This is Daisy:
Daisy is 3, we re-homed her two years ago from a girl who we think was expecting a handbag dog, she is also deaf; from birth.
She is hard work but we absolutely love her to bits and woudn't be without her.
Daisy is small for a Franchie; 8 kg but is very strong and has a very strong will, but she absolutely loves human company; which I believe is a Frenchie thing.
She adores our 2 yo grandson and is so calm around him; it is like she knows that he is younger and needs a bit of le-way.
She has mad moments and like any Frenchie she can be quite boisterous and doesnt really know her own strength; for a relatively small dog they are very strong; she has pulled over the wife a few times on walks.
We introduced Barry last year; a terrier, they get on fine; Barry knows who is boss but Daisy is also very protective of him and is a concern around other dogs but I think this is because she is deaf and she is just keeping an eye on Barry.
Frenchies are very strong willed; don't let the small size and cuteness fool you, they need a strong and confident hand to let them know who is in charge.
Daisy is 3, we re-homed her two years ago from a girl who we think was expecting a handbag dog, she is also deaf; from birth.
She is hard work but we absolutely love her to bits and woudn't be without her.
Daisy is small for a Franchie; 8 kg but is very strong and has a very strong will, but she absolutely loves human company; which I believe is a Frenchie thing.
She adores our 2 yo grandson and is so calm around him; it is like she knows that he is younger and needs a bit of le-way.
She has mad moments and like any Frenchie she can be quite boisterous and doesnt really know her own strength; for a relatively small dog they are very strong; she has pulled over the wife a few times on walks.
We introduced Barry last year; a terrier, they get on fine; Barry knows who is boss but Daisy is also very protective of him and is a concern around other dogs but I think this is because she is deaf and she is just keeping an eye on Barry.
Frenchies are very strong willed; don't let the small size and cuteness fool you, they need a strong and confident hand to let them know who is in charge.
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