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French Bulldogs

 

 

It is recommended that only reputable breeders should be approached when seeking breed information or if you wish to purchase a puppy.

 

See the advertisements in either this month's issue, our classifieds section, or our back issues featuring your breed of choice. Alternatively contact one of the clubs listed below for breeders in your area.

 

Labrador Retrievers

National

 

French Bulldog Club

Klun French Bulldog Club of Free State
Chairman:  Miss CA Pieterse
Tel:  016 9873260 / 082 758 6931
Email: maggie.swart@vodamail.co.za

 
Utility Breeds Clubs

Grand Central Utility Breeds Club
Chairman:  Mr. AG Smith
Tel:  011-3141902 / 082 963 0828
Email: greg@kiwipromotions.biz

 

Gauteng

 
Utility Breeds Club

Secretary:  Mrs CE Patience
Tel:  011-6739160 / 084 465 8044
Email: colleen@barvic.co.za

Natal

 
Gundog Group Club

Chairman:  Mr. JR Megahey
Tel:  031-7651221 / 083 252 6565
Email: rayiris@mtnloaded.co.za

 

Western Cape

 
Gundog Group Club

Secretary:  Mrs. L. Zetler
Tel:  021-8813845 / 082 554 8664
Email: zetti@icon.co.za

 

 

Fact File - French Bulldogs

 

Read the interesting All About Dogs Interview...

 

KUSA Group   Utility
FCI Group Group 9 – Companion & Toy Dogs

Original Function

 Companion Dog

Appearance

 Small size, molossian. Powerful, short, compact proportions, smooth-coated, short face, snub nose, bat ears, short tail (from birth), active, intelligent.

Weight

 8-14 kg
Height 31 cm – no specification in the FCI standard
Coat Colour Uniformly fawn, brindled or not, or with limited patching (pied).  Fawn brindled or not, with medium or predominant patching. All the fawn shades from red to light brown (café au lait) colour. Entirely white dogs are classified in ‘brindled fawn with predominant white patching.’ When a dog has a very dark nose, dark eyes with dark eyelids, certain depigmentations of the face may be tolerated in very beautiful subjects. 
Coat Texture Smooth, close, glossy and soft.

Grooming

 Bath (not unnecessarily), brush often, wipe with a damp cloth.
Personality/Temperament Sociable, vibrant, playful, sporty, keen, clownish, affectionate towards adults & children, has a special connection to his master, meticulous problem-solver, conquering eyes.

Compatibility with other dogs

 Yes, if owner remains leader of the pack.
Compatibility with cats and other animals Yes, but must grow up with them. Birds and other feathered friends are a no-go unless always caged.  Fish also become a meal before long.

Compatibility with people/children

 Excellent

Living Space – Indoors/Outdoors

 Prefer indoors, but adaptable outdoors.  Don’t need too much space as long as their people are around.  Sensitive to extreme temperatures.

Space and Exercise

 Agile and also love to be couch potatoes.

Trainability

 Intelligent and fast learners.  They are people-pleasers.
Suitability as Watchdog
Yes, very alert with excellent hearing ability.

Noise Factor

 Very quiet – only barks when necessary
Average Lifespan
10+ years or more.
Feeding Feed high-quality dog food - follow manufacturer’s recommendations for age and weight.  Add protein like meat, fish, cheese to ensure proper bone development.

Health

 Due to scientific breeding health risks minimized, eliminating problems.
Availability Enquire via Clubs for reputable breeders and healthy puppies. Due to popularity of the breed, a lot of indiscriminate breeding is taking place.  Be prepared to wait for well-bred puppies! 
Some questions to ask Breeders Ask if possible to see both parents. Are the puppies registered with KUSA; are they de-wormed and vaccinated?  Do they show their dogs?