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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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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.
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ANNOUNCING . . . THE 2012 FBDCA HANDBOOK!
The FBDCA is going to publish its very first Club Handbook in which you may show off your breeding dogs’ pedigrees . . . and your kennels . . . and your Companions (whether they compete in Companion Events or are sofa spuds, or a combination of the two). DEADLINE to reserve pages in the book will be June 15, so don’t miss out! Want to know how to do it, where to order a copy, or ask a Q?
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What’s New?
EARLY WARM WEATHER REQUIRES EARLIER HEATSTROKE PRECAUTIONS
Most of the US is experiencing a warmer winter, which means paying attention to warm weather issues much earlier than normal. While most Frenchie owners are well-versed in taking warm weather precautions for their dogs, an important thing to remember is NOT to ice down or plunge an overheated dog into ice water. Use tepid or cool water to mist a dog and a fan to create evaporative cooling. Plunging a dog into ice water will cause the capillaries in the skin to constrict, reducing heat loss or even raising the dog’s temperature. Please read and share this FBDCA link to an easy-to-read, vet-written article on preventing and treating heatstroke in dogs.
HEATSTROKE!
AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG SPECIAL FRENCHIE EXHIBIT ”SEND IN THE CLOWNS”
Welcome to the show! A gala opening reception for the first-ever of its kind special exhibition, Send In The Clowns, featuring artwork on the fabulous French Bulldog, was held at The AKC Museum of the Dog on February 18. You can read more about this exhibit and see photos of the wonderful art in it.
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FRENCHIES AND THE TITANIC
On the one hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, let’s pay tribute to the Frenchie who was lost, and to the Frenchie judge who was saved.
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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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