French Bulldog

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you have a French Bulldog with allergies, I want you to know something upfront: it gets better. But first, it’s going to be frustrating, expensive, and confusing. You’ll Google at 2am. You’ll try seventeen different things. You’ll feel like a terrible dog parent at least once a week. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Bringing home a French Bulldog puppy is one of the most exciting things you’ll ever do. It’s also slightly terrifying, because these little potatoes come with more specific needs than most people expect. When I brought George home, I thought I was prepared. I was not. I spent the first week frantically ordering things I didn’t know I needed while George chewed on things he definitely shouldn’t have. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Summer is the most dangerous season for French Bulldogs. That’s not an exaggeration. Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of preventable death in brachycephalic breeds, and Frenchies are among the most vulnerable. George has had one mild heat episode (excessive panting and drooling on a 27°C day), and it was terrifying enough that I now treat summer preparation like a military operation. Here’s everything I’ve learned about keeping a French Bulldog safe when temperatures rise. ...