Before You Visit A French Bulldog Breeder WA

Many of us would want to have a pet of some sort. Right now you may be in the market for an additional dog or replacement dog as a pet. Thus while you are in Seattle WA you may be thinking of visiting a French bulldog breeder WA for a new purchase. Before you do so it may be a good idea to read this article for more information about the breed.

The dog is sometimes known as the frenchie, as nicknamed by dog lovers and aficionados. It does not live very long for a dog, when compared to other dogs, living only from eight to ten years on average. To make it live a bit longer, one needs to watch its nutritional and health needs closely. It will also tend to suffer from cataracts as it ages.

Its smaller than average airway, being more compact, and its pug nose, make it harder for it to control and regulate its body temperature. Thus it will not do for it to live in places with extreme climatic conditions like subarctic and tropical ones. Thus if you do live in these areas, you may need to think twice about getting these dogs.

It is much smaller than the English bulldog, and it has a wider girth and smaller legs. Its ears are also always erect like a bat. Unlike the British bulldog however, it does not have much of an alpha dog tendency so it is safe to keep it around other animals and small children. Females of this breed are also known to be very protective of their young and whatever they may care for.

Many will rate the energy level of this dog as a medium, as it can get fairly active at times. However, it can also be content just being lazy all day and motionless, making it a boon to keep them in small living spaces. They need however at least a 30 minute walk for them to be able to stretch a bit. This is also needed for them to let go of any excess energy.

Many owners of this dog will say that this breed demands a lot of attention, and if possible, all of your attention. Should it feel that it is not getting enough lover from you, it will let out an eerie ululating sound which has been labeled as the French death yodel.

These dogs have been very popular for the past few years due to their loving nature and vivacious character. In fact for the past few years they have always ranked in the top ten most popular dog breeds in both the US and the United Kingdom. Thus of you are going to get one, you will be one of very many.

This article has covered some baseline information about this breed that anyone ought to know. You should also research further on other aspects of the breed so that you will be more prepared in taking care of one. Remember that it takes a lot of preparation to make a commitment to become a responsible dog owner.