Today, quite a lot of people breed various animals. However, dogs are considered the most popular. Everyone chooses the breed at their discretion, and many prefer it is the French bulldogs, who are also called French jackets. Such dogs have quite a lot of admirers among breeders - they can spend hours talking about their pets.
History
If we talk about their origin, then today there are two versions of the appearance of the breed. One of them says that the bulldogs came from old English dogs, which were used for fighting. At the beginning of the 19th century, London officials banned the use of dogs for dog fights. Since that time, breeding of the breed of real English dogs began. However, only after 100 years they began to look modern.
During the industrial revolution, they, together with many migrant workers, came to France, where they immediately gained immense popularity. And since such animals were quite rare, they were often shown at the Paris Zoo.
If you follow the second version, then the French bulldogs appeared as a result of crossing the English bulldogs with the Spanish. They were officially recognized by the World Federation of Cynologists. Not every puppy was blue in color; it appeared periodically in those puppies that had a special gene D. For a very long time, this color was considered a manifestation of the signs of a disease. And only at the end of the XX century it was recognized by both Chinese and American dog handlers.
But in Russia such dogs are considered completely unsuitable for breeding.
Description
The blue French bulldog is a very small dog with a strong and rather muscular physique. The hair of animals is thick and smooth, and at the same time very short. Bulldogs weigh no more than 12-13 kilograms with growth up to 34 centimeters.
Their head is quite wide and massive, almost everywhere covered with folds. But the ears are completely small and upright. Such they become after 60 days. If this does not happen, then after 120 days they are tied to the head with bandages or a band-aid. This dressing is not removed for two weeks. The nose is slightly up. The eyes of the bulldogs have a low rise, in addition, they are slightly convex.
The tail in dogs of this breed is quite short.
However, if puppies appear with a longer tail at birth, then they immediately stop it - this happens on the 3rd or 4th day after birth.
There are several colors of French bulldogs. Almost all of them are admitted to standards. But gray or blue, as well as tri-color colors, does not apply to them. But despite this, many seek to get such non-standard animals for themselves, not sparing money for it. In addition, such bulldogs have very beautiful light blue eyes, which make his look look like a husky.
Character
These animals are quite sociable and friendly. They tolerate loneliness very poorly, but if a person is not in the mood, then the bulldog will not impose his society.
In addition, they are not at all against playing or running with their masters, but because of their physical characteristics they limit their impulses a little. Generally speaking, then They are great for urban environments.
By nature, they are pretty wayward and always want to be in charge. If they are brought up incorrectly, then they will become quite moody. However, they can easily get along with children and quickly become attached to them. Besides, they are distinguished by great devotion to their masters, and if necessary they will be able to defend them.
What to feed?
Most often, the owners begin to gradually feed the puppies two weeks after their birth. Literally in one month they can already eat themselves. You can use both natural feed and industrial dry feed for feeding.
First of all, when buying a puppy, it is necessary to clarify what he ate before. This is necessary to make the adaptation process as easy as possible.
Babies up to three months should be fed 4-5 times a day, as they grow quickly and have a good appetite. When feeding with dry feed, the norms indicated on the package must be taken into account. But they must be given plenty of water. When preference is given to natural feeds, then it is necessary to give them only fresh products.
- Meat - both raw and boiled. It can be beef, and chicken, and rabbit meat. It should be up to 50 percent of the total daily diet.
- Cereal should be up to 25 percent of the daily diet. It can be rice, and buckwheat, and oatmeal. The dog will eat porridge better if you add a little vegetable oil to it.
- Sour milk products should be up to 20 percent of the diet. It can be either cottage cheese or kefir.
- Once a week, you need to give your pets a couple of raw eggs.
- Up to 5 percent are vegetablesYou can give both raw and boiled.
In addition, you should not give any leftovers from the table, as well as overfeeding your pets.
It is forbidden to include smoked meats, fried or salted products, as well as sweets or a lot of flour in the menu. After all, they are prone to fullness. An adult bulldog needs to be transferred to 2 meals a day. If the nutrition is correct, then this will extend the dog's years of life.
How to care?
Caring for the French Blue Bulldogs is not that difficult. It is important to provide the dog with a place to sleep, to equip the toilet. In addition, take care of his fur.They have a rather short one, but combing it is still necessary. This should be done at least once a day. But during molting, this should be done much more often. You can use a special massage brush or a mitt brush.
You need to bathe your pets 2-4 times a year, so that they have a protective fat film. Otherwise, the dog’s immune system will decrease, resulting in skin irritation. Do not forget about the claws of dogs. They need to be trimmed 3-4 times a month. Once a week you need to brush your bulldog’s teeth. Ears can be cleaned with swabs moistened in a special lotion. The same applies to the folds on the face of the bulldog. Remove dirt from them.
Parenting and training
Raising bulldogs must begin from the first day of his appearance in the house. First you need to introduce him to all members of the family, as well as a house or apartment. Next, you need to give him a little getting used to everything, and then study everything.
French bulldogs are very quickly trained in various teams, as they possess not only intelligence, but also some ingenuity. It is best to conduct training in a playful way. First you need to teach him to respond to his name. Further to the simplest commands, for example, “Lie down” or “Sit”, as well as “Place”.
In order for the dog to better remember the commands, it is necessary to confirm them with appropriate actions.
So, to remember the “Place” command, the puppy can simply be transferred to it. But for the To Me team, it’s enough to use a bowl of food. It should be slightly pulled away from the puppy and repeat the words. When he fulfills it, one must praise the bulldog, or just give him a favorite treat.
Besides, Be sure to teach the dog to forbidden teams. This is especially true when the puppy is crap not in the toilet, but in another place. It is best to repeat such commands in a strict voice.
But when the dog understands their meaning, it must be praised.
With the help of training a puppy, you can wean everything harmful. For example, if he bites, then do not immediately punish him. When this happens during the game, you must stop it and wait until it calms down. After that, he needs to give the toy so that he understands that it is necessary to bite it, and not the owner.
To summarize, we can say that blue French bulldogs are perfect for keeping in apartments and in private houses. After all, caring for them will not take much time from the owners, and the dog will also become an excellent and loyal friend for them.
About the features of the breed, see the next video.
