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Yes, Frenchies are really, really cute. They also look very tough. BUT, they are not working dogs, they are bred to be the light of your life, particularly if you like waiting on and spoiling a four-legged friend. So don’t go by how you think they look, learn about what they are really like on this site.
TRYING TO FIND A FRENCHIE? GO HERE FIRST
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Avoiding A Bad Decision
So you saw a French bulldog in a movie, on the street, or on TV, and now you MUST have one. Before you dash off and buy one from a newspaper ad, a pet store, or an internet website, please spend some time learning about the breed. You can save yourself a lot of heartache and money by using the information on this website to educate yourself about Frenchies and about how to find a good one.
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Avoiding A Bad Decision
Owning a Frenchie is a major commitment. These are not “outside” dogs, they are not dogs that walk themselves. These are dogs that become family members. Some of them are good with children, some of them are not, some are couch potatoes, some are prey driven. You will have to be prepared to pay attention and learn just what the personality of your Frenchie is.
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Frenchies are shown in Conformation events — that much you probably guessed. And these days, Frenchies also appear in Obedience, Rally, and (believe it or not) Agility events. So there are opportunities for competing with your Frenchie in several types of events. Learn about this here.
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Thinking of breeding your Frenchie? That is not a simple thing to do and even very experienced breeders can be surprised by the results of their breeding. The decision to breed is a very serious one. Pure-bred dogs should only be bred to improve either the health or temperament or both of the breed, find out if you are up to the challenge.
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The FBDCA is very active in developing effective Judges education programs for those who are judges or training to be judges in the American Kennel Club. Frenchies are not the easiest dogs to judge. We believe that it is in the best interests of the breed to provide superior education.
FBDCA
Founded in 1897, the French Bull Dog Club of America (FBDCA) is the oldest club in the world dedicated to this wonderful breed. We want to help people who are interested in all aspects of Frenchies: competing in conformation and performance events, breeding, judging, and just owning and loving their dogs.
How to log in to Members section. Questions? Contact: webmaster@frenchbulldogclub.org
What’s New?
AN EARLY BREEDER: LOUISE COUTURE OF FALL RIVER, MA.
Louise Couture’s granddaughter contacted our Historian asking for information about her grandmother and her dogs, and sharing photos that she had of them. Among these dogs was La Duchesse de Berbay and Sans Prix, who sired many important dogs and bitches of the early 1900s. The resulting article is a fascinating look into our breed’s past.
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SUBMITTING BIDS FOR 2015 NATIONAL SPECIALTY The FBDCA and NSOC (National Specialty Oversight Committee) are requesting bids for the 2015 National Specialty. By our Regional Rotation Schedule, the 2015 show should be in the North Central Region (IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NE, ND,OH, SD, WI). To read more about how to apply to host and chair a National Specialty, go to:
http://frenchbulldogclub.org/about/fbdca-policies-procedures/committees or just download the following:
If you have any questions, please contact NSOC Chair Andrea Jiles at SmokyBull[at]aol[dot]com
OFA FRENCH BULLDOG HEALTH SURVEY NOW IN PROGRESS
The FBDCA Health & Genetics Committee encourages everyone to participate: breeders and pet owners, FBDCA members or not. The survey is completely anonymous. Fill in a separate survey for each individual dog you’ve had in the last 10 years, from 2001 to 2011 and contribute to information to improve the overall health of the breed. Survey results are continuously updated. The hope is to obtain accurate information about the health status of our breed, to see what health problems are most common and whether their incidence has changed since the last survey. OFA French Bulldog Health Survey
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NEW IN MARCH 2013
French Bulldogs have special needs
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