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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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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
Featured News Article
AKC EUKANUBA ‘MEET THE BREEDS’ IN ORLANDO, FL
Another successful Meet the Breeds for French Bulldogs took place December 2011 at the AKC Eukanuba National Championship show. Regional club, the French Bull Dog Fanciers of Mid-Florida, along with support by FBDCA and many volunteers, hosted an award-winning breed education booth. The booth focused on educating the public with posters, handouts, one-on-one advice, live Frenchies, and even a kissing booth! Read more about this impressive event and enjoy a gallery of photos.
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What’s New?
2012 LETTER FROM THE FBDCA PRESIDENT
FBDCA president, Jan Grebe, highlights club events from 2011 and provides a glimpse of what’s to come for the FBDCA in the year ahead.
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MUSEUM OF THE DOG – SEND IN THE CLOWNS
An exhibit featuring art of French Bulldogs will be on display at the AKC’s Museum of the Dog in St. Louis, Missouri. The exhibit, aptly named Send in the Clowns, starts February 11, 2012 and runs through May 13, 2012. The museum has a fido-friendly visitation policy and well behaved dogs on leashes are welcomed to view the exhibits, too. Visit the museum site for more information. AKC Museum of the Dog
JAVITS CENTER MEET THE BREEDS 2011
Read a first-hand account of this two-day event, detailing the popularity of FBDCA’s French Bulldog education booth and of the breed itself. AKC Meet the Breeds at the Javits Center is an annual event created as a way for the public to meet over 200 dog and cat breeds and learn more about them from breed clubs, owners, and fanciers.
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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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