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If there’s one thing every French Bulldog owner learns fast, it’s that Frenchies and heat don’t mix. George starts panting if the temperature hits 23°C, and anything above 28°C is a genuine health risk. French Bulldogs are brachycephalic, their shortened airways make it much harder for them to cool themselves through panting (which is how dogs regulate body temperature). This makes them extremely vulnerable to heatstroke, which can be fatal. ...

French Bulldogs spend an impressive amount of their lives sleeping. George clocks about 14 hours a day, which means his bed is arguably the most important piece of gear he owns. And yet, most “best dog bed” lists don’t account for the specific needs of Frenchies. Here’s the thing: French Bulldogs are prone to joint problems (hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, IVDD), they overheat easily, and they love to curl up against something. A generic dog bed isn’t going to cut it. ...

Feeding a French Bulldog is more complicated than it should be. George has a sensitive stomach, skin allergies triggered by certain proteins, and the Frenchie tendency to inhale food so fast he makes himself sick. Finding the right food took months of trial and error, and a few vet bills. If your Frenchie has gas that clears a room, itchy skin, ear infections, or chronic loose stools, the food is almost always a factor. Here are the 7 best foods for French Bulldogs, based on real testing and veterinary guidance. ...

Finding the best harness for a French Bulldog isn’t as simple as picking the top-rated one on Amazon. Frenchies have a unique body shape (barrel chest, short neck, compact build) and most standard harnesses either chafe, restrict breathing, or get Houdini’d off in seconds. I’ve tested dozens of harnesses on George, my French Bulldog, over the past few years. Some were great. Most were terrible. A few were actually dangerous for a brachycephalic breed. ...

Bathing a French Bulldog isn’t just about keeping them clean, it’s skincare. Frenchies have some of the most sensitive skin of any breed, and the wrong shampoo can trigger allergic reactions, dry out their skin, strip natural oils, and make existing problems worse. George’s skin journey has involved trial and error with at least a dozen shampoos. Some made him itchier. One gave him hives. A few did nothing. And then there were the ones that actually worked. ...

French Bulldogs are wonderful dogs with a laundry list of health predispositions. Joint issues, skin problems, digestive sensitivity, these aren’t possibilities, they’re probabilities. The right supplements can make a meaningful difference in your Frenchie’s quality of life, especially as they age. George started joint supplements at age 3 (on our vet’s recommendation) and skin supplements at age 2 (when his allergies first appeared). The difference was noticeable within weeks. Here’s a breakdown of the best supplements for French Bulldogs, organized by what they help with. ...

French Bulldogs have powerful jaws packed into a small package. George has destroyed “indestructible” toys in under 10 minutes. Stuffed animals? Gone in seconds. Tennis balls? Shredded. Those cute rope toys? Turned into a pile of string that I then had to fish out of his mouth before he swallowed it. Finding toys that are genuinely durable, safe for flat-faced breeds, and actually fun for Frenchies has been a journey. Here are the ones that survived George’s testing, and the ones you should avoid. ...