French Bulldog “Frenchie” Puppies For Sale

The French Bulldog, also known as the “Frenchie,” is a descendant of the ancient Asiatic Mastiff. The term “Bulldog” is medieval in origin and refers to the brawny build of the breed, as well its original use as a bull-baiter back in the mid-1500’s. This practice ended in 1835 with the Cruelty to Animals Act, but the name has since stuck. After the ban, the Bulldog’s sole purpose was companionship, and it was bred down to size through a selective breeding process. The Bulldog eventually made its way over to France with Normandy lace-workers who fled England after being displaced by the industrial revolution. Here in France, the Bulldog was crossed with local French ratters. Ratters were small in size and had large erect ears similar to a bat. Over the years, the size of the companion Bulldog was reduced to a mere 16 – 25 lbs. This new version became known as the “Bouledogues Français,” or French Bulldog.

As the new, smaller French Bulldogs gained popularity in France, they became highly sought after by creatives, such as artists, writers, and fashion designers as well as society ladies and Parisian prostitutes alike! The Parisian “Belles De Nuit,” or street walkers, fancied Frenchies, as their exotic look attracted much attention from potential customers, giving them a legitimate reason to chat. Breed historians still occasionally turn up notorious French Postcards bearing images of scantily clad French prostitutes posing with their little “Bouledogues Français.” Wealthy Americans travelling to France also fell in love with the breed and began to bring them back to America in the late 1800’s. It was they who organized the very first French Bulldog Club of America and decided that the “bat” ears were superior to the “rose” ears, and the only acceptable version of the breed.

The Frenchie is a compact, muscular dog with a smooth coat, wrinkly face, and pushed in nose. Its “bat” ears are large and erect. The French Bulldog is a cheerful, fairly low-maintenance companion dog. They are pleasant, affectionate, sweet, and they have a propensity to be very clownish. They are alert, curious, and even-tempered. This breed usually forms a strong bond with one person. While French Bulldogs are generally accepting of strangers and other animals, some males may be aggressive toward other dogs of the same sex. The French Bulldog needs human companionship and attention. If left ignored or unattended for long periods of time, they can become mischievous and depressed. Although somewhat willful at times, they can be trained relatively easily by a patient owner. The French Bulldog is not a loud or hyper breed, but they are very enthusiastic and persistent.

As a flat faced breed, the French Bulldog cannot survive outdoors. Its compromised breathing system makes it impossible to regulate its body temperature efficiently, so the French Bulldog has trouble cooling off in hot weather and can easily suffer from heatstroke. Most French Bulldogs are born through cesarean section, as they have very broad heads – even as puppies! In addition, French Bulldogs are top heavy and aren’t very good swimmers.

Today, the French Bulldog is ranked the 6th most popular of all the dog breeds in the United States. The French Bulldog is in such high demand, in fact, that many of our French Bulldog puppies are reserved for customers who had previously placed special orders for them in advance. When you place a special order for an French Bulldog puppy here at TeaCups, Puppies and Boutique, you tell us exactly what you’re looking for – right down to the gender, color, size and temperament – and we will find you the perfect French Bulldog puppy that suits your needs. To place a special order for a beautiful French Bulldog puppy, call 954-985-8848 today!