French Bulldog

When I got George, I didn’t pick him for his color. I picked him because he was a ridiculous, wrinkly little creature who fell asleep in my lap within thirty seconds. But I’d be lying if I said his slate-gray coat wasn’t part of the appeal. What I didn’t know, what the breeder didn’t tell me, what I didn’t read anywhere until months later, is that George’s beautiful gray color is the result of a genetic mutation. And it comes with real health implications. ...

This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Those adorable French Bulldog wrinkles? They’re also bacteria magnets. The skin folds on a Frenchie’s face trap moisture, dirt, food particles, tears, and drool, creating the perfect environment for yeast and bacterial infections. George gets fold dermatitis if I skip wrinkle care for more than a few days. The symptoms: red, irritated skin in the folds, a yeasty/musty smell, and visible gunk between the wrinkles. Left untreated, it progresses to painful sores and infection. ...