Picking a French Bulldog Puppy For Sale

So, you've made up your mind and you've decided on an adorable little Frenchie as your new forever friend. Great choice! French Bulldogs are known as people pleasers who get along well with an assorted array of other pets. While there is no such thing as a "bad" or "inferior" French Bulldog puppy, there are some considerations into selecting the right Frenchie for you. Narrow the field choice by first focusing on you. What is your environment and lifestyle like? What are your expectations? Let's camp out on "expectations" for a while before we move on to other considerations.

Do you expect or anticipate on showing off your little Frenchie? If you are, there are certain factors that must be considered when selecting your French Bulldog puppy. The coat color weighs heavily in this part of the decision making process. Black is not accepted if you plan on showing; there should be a little brindle in the coat. If you'd like a French Bulldog in unusual or rare colors such as blue or chocolate, keep in mind that you may not be able to get one immediately. Rare colors and patterns in French Bulldog puppies, like tiger will be more expensive. Be aware that blues and chocolates are not recognized colors by the FCI or the AKC for Frenchies. If you have your heart set on placing your new Frenchie in the show curcuit, body modifications are not allowed outside of having dew claws removed; that means no spaying or neutering.

A hallmark feature of the French Bulldog is their ears. Not only do they resemble those of a bat, their face bears a striking resemblance to one as well, hence their moniker "bat dog". For  show purposes, bat ears are the only ones accepted. Look at the nose as well. Even in light colored coats, a black nose is preferred. Sometimes Frenchie pups in any given litter may have lighter colors.

If you already have a male in the household consider getting a female, especially if your male tends to be dominant. Early socialization in puppyhood will help to alleviate future problems regardless of sex. If you tend to be social yourself, make sure to incorporate your bat dog into your agenda. Let him or her get to know your friends and family and allow your Frenchie to mix and mingle with different breeds.

Generally, males are more rambunctious than females and this suits many people who want their little French Bulldog with more character demonstrated in their get up and go. Neutered males at the age of six months are more docile but still have that lively spunk in them. Often though, people find female Frenchies to be cleaner and sweeter in character. Next, look at the parents of your French Bulldog puppy to see their size and learn more about their personality traits as well, keeping in mind the average size and personality of the breed.

You may also want to consider compactness in your new Frenchie. By this we mean that the back should be short and not elongated like a locomotive train. The legs should be rather stocky. A useful tip is that the chest and spacing between the legs should be about the same length forming a square box when they stand on all fours.

Look for a large square head in comparison to the body in a puppy perusing. A flat and wrinkly muzzle is also a must. Although changing fast while a puppy, these are early traits to notice as likely to be carried through. Being lean yet muscular is also an important factor but this will be seen more so on a quality adult French Bulldog male.

Frenchies are well suited to a variety of home environments. Whether you live in the country or in the city; be it a house or an apartment, Frenchies are well-suited and adaptable into these surroundings. Frenchies cannot take extreme temperatures; they like to stay in environmentally controlled surroundings. If your lifestyle only allows you to take walks in the evening, any Frenchie will be suited for your companionship. They love long walks. Please keep in mind that they are close to the ground and are prone to heat exhaustion. Walk your French Bulldog puppy in the refreshing afternoon after the sun sets.

We wish you happy shopping for your new lifetime best friend. Each precious puppy will exhibit their own unique personality. You can find the one best suited to your temperament and personality and have a devoted life-long driend.