French Bulldog - characteristics, care, health (Encyclopedia of dogs)

French Bulldog - characteristics and history of the breed
French bulldogs come from England, where until the 19th century they existed in two varieties — large, or English, bulldogs and small, or miniature (toy) bulldogs. Both varieties were bred for human entertainment, and dogfights were regularly held with their participation.Miniature French bulldogs came from England to the north of France with emigrants in the middle of the 19th century. Due to their small size and small needs, bulldogs became the favorites of the poor, who kept them in large numbers in their homes and used them to trap mice and rats. Butchers, farmers, carters, dockworkers, and merchants took dogs to their workplaces, where bulldogs also had to act as hunters, as well as feed on leftovers from the land.The proletariat, wanting to further improve the usefulness of bulldogs, began to crossbreed them with terriers. This enhanced the dogs' hunting instincts, intelligence, and agility. Then, to improve the beauty of the dogs and get a slightly different silhouette, they were crossed with pugs, which gave them a characteristic flattened muzzle, more prominent eyes and a smiling lip position. The change in appearance led to a change in the position of the French bulldog in society. They became the favorites of the upper classes.The French Bulldog breed was officially registered in 1898.
The standard of the French bulldog is weight and height
French bulldogs belong to the Molossoid section of dogs and fit in perfectly. Small, but stocky and muscular. Body weight should be from 8 to 14 kg. Height at the withers is about 30 cm. The silhouette of the bulldogs fits into a rectangle, with a slightly raised rump. This is due to the fact that the hind legs are longer than the front legs.The bulldog's head is broad and strong, with an intensely marked stop. The eyes are round, rather large and slightly protruding. The nose is small and short, turned up. The ears of the French Bulldog are wide at the base, set high, erect and large.Bulldogs have very wide and deep chests. The limbs are short, straight, with a visible contour of the musculature of a French bulldog. The tail should not extend beyond the line of the back, even when moving. It is thick at the base, tapering towards the end. Curled or straight tails are acceptable, but they must cover the anus.French Bulldog - Color
Bulldogs are allowed in all shades of color, from beige and light brown to red and black. Completely fawn and monophonic colors are possible, as well as brindle, with markings, piebald. Recently, the French bulldog of a blue (light blue) color with a silver effect has been very popular. To claim any of the 1Xbet welcome bonuses listed in above table we recommend using the promo code 1xbet free today at registration of your account. New customers will get a €130 exclusive bonus (International users) when registering using the 1Xbet promo code listed above. 1Xbet Sportsbook section is the main place where users hang out, with over 1000 sporting events to bet each day. Betting odds offered in the sports betting section are competitive, managing to keep many users interested in the game.