Washington Woodland French Bulldogs (2024)

FAQs

What are the most sought after French Bulldogs? ›

The rarest colors of French Bulldogs are blue, lilac, blue and tan, and chocolate and tan. Add that Merle coats. A blue merle is perhaps the rarest of them all. In a world where a standard French Bulldog costs several thousand dollars, these rare colors can sell for tens of thousands.

Airway Issues

French bulldogs, among other breeds, have been bred to have shorter muzzles than the average dog, leading to overcrowding of the airway that restricts airflow. This is why many Frenchies breathe loudly and snore while sleeping. Some will even have episodes akin to sleep apnea in humans.

The Frenchie does require regular bathing and grooming. This lively and intelligent little dog can be bathed as frequently as every week up to no more than every six weeks depending on his lifestyle. With this smooth coated breed, regular bathing is essential to maintain healthy skin and coat.

Any white in the above colours should be clear with no ticking or spots. All other colours highly undesirable, including solid black, black and white, black and tan, mouse, grey/blue, liver/chocolate and all patterns of these colours (see introductory paragraph).

To make sure that you get a purebred French Bulldog, look for these characteristics: Dome-shaped skull with bat-like ears. Muscular body and small legs. Flat face and squashed nose.

Most common causes of death: Brain disorder and spinal disorder. However, given the young age of dogs in the sample, this may change as the dogs age as they are not old enough for many diseases associated with old age. Most common conditions: 72.4% had at least one condition.

French bulldogs health issues are notorious. However, the most common French Bulldog “fad”/rare color that causes health conditions is the Blue.

Like other flat-faced, or brachycephalic, breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, French bulldogs have caused concern because their extreme body shape has been linked to various health problems, including skin disorders, eye problems, difficulties giving birth, and respiratory conditions.

Fully grown, the average, healthy weight for a French Bulldog is 16-28 pounds, and they stand approximately 12 inches tall at the shoulder. The average French Bulldog lifespan is 11-14 years, but life expectancy can be affected by many factors.

Instead, groomers recommend that you press a towel on a wet dog's fur to soak as much water as possible, then repeat until your pet is sufficiently dry. If you're using regular bath towels, you may need to have several on hand, as they will quickly get sodden.

Can I shower my Frenchie with Dawn? ›

Dawn of the laundry dish wash is the best use for wild animals and birds because it is soft and safe. On the other hand, the dish wash, detergents, and other cleaning products Dawn are not-so-gentle to the dog. Therefore, we recommend that you use a regular dog shampoo specially formulated for dogs.

Right from the beginning, take your Frenchie out as often as you can (every 2-3 hours), especially after feeding times, before going to bed, and after waking up. Once outside, use a keyword like “Pee-pee” or “Potty” that you consequently use going forward. Stop him or her from playing, make it clear that it's pee time.

The pinnacle of rarity is the four-color Frenchie, the “New Shade Lilac Platinum”. This color variation requires two copies of Blue, Cocoa, Brown, and Cream. The presence of these four colors makes this French Bulldog one of the rarest, boasting the most elusive color genetics.

Brindle is a very common Frenchie color.

It may be the most common pattern seen in the breed. Brindle dogs have a darker base coat, with lighter fawn hairs over the top that create lighter streaks. There are several different Brindle variations.

These charming clowns were the nation's most popular dog in the AKC's dog breed registration rankings. They also made the top five in other major U.S. cities. Frenchies are considered perfect city dogs because they do well in small spaces, are not noisy, and most are very fond of people.