French Bulldog

Fossils that could make it possible to locate the place of origin of dogs of this type are rare. On the other hand, there is ancient evidence of their existence: the Assyrians left bas-reliefs dated to the 5th century BCE, in which dogs of this type appear, similar to dogs from Tibet. Their natural abilities for fighting made them valued auxiliaries of barbaric warrior groups from eastern regions. The initial breed, present for approximately 5,000 years in the Tibetan region and used mainly as a weapon and assistant for hunting large game, evolved greatly over its journey to Europe, due to the constraints of nomadic life and crossbreeding with local breeds. The breed may have been introduced to Great Britain by Phoenician navigators under the name "Pugnace of Brittany", its origin probably comes from the "Mastiff of Epirus". Their use as combat animals, against other dogs, large animals or against wild beasts (bears, lions, bull, etc.) is also documented, arousing admiration for their courage. These practices only began to decline in the United Kingdom in 1835, when a law prohibited them: they nevertheless persisted clandestinely for at least half a century. It is these practices that gave it its name: bull-dog (bull, in English, means bull), later Frenchified into bulldog. The average size gradually decreased between their introduction to Europe and the end of the 19th century, along with other morphological variations, through the selection of the least imposing individuals. Their use later evolved toward hunting rodents and buffalo in England, through crossbreeding with terrier-type dogs, which helped improve their tenacity. These successive crossbreedings probably produced individuals with straight ears.

The French Bulldog is a faithful and friendly dog. It adores its master. In general, cohabitation with other animals goes well. The French Bulldog is playful and mischievous, its training is easy as it wants to please its master. However, because of its morphology, it is important to respect the animal and give it enough exercise to maintain its muscles, while taking care not to demand too much while its growth is not complete. A known fact about French Bulldogs is that it hates taking a bath. However, it can be difficult to housetrain them.