Blue French Bulldog: what does it look like and how to care for it?

Today, quite a few people have different animals. However, the most popular are dogs. Everyone chooses the breed at their own discretion, and many prefer the French Bulldogs, which are also called French Bulldogs. Such dogs have quite a lot of admirers among breeders - they can talk for hours about their pets.

If we talk about their origin, then today there are two versions of the appearance of the breed. One of them says that Bulldogs are descended from Old English dogs, which were used for fighting. In the early 19th century, London officials banned the use of dogs for dog fighting. Since that time, the breeding of the breed of real English dogs began. However, only 100 years later they began to look modern.

During the Industrial Revolution, they, along with many migrant workers, ended up in 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 English bulldogs with Spanish ones. It was they who were officially recognized by the World Federation of Cynologists. Not every puppy was distinguished by the blue 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 signs of some of the diseases. And only at the end of the XX century it was recognized by both Chinese and American dog handlers.

The Blue French Bulldog is a very small dog with a strong and rather muscular build. The coat of animals is thick and smooth, and at the same time very short. Bulldogs weigh no more than 12-13 kilograms with an increase of up to 34 centimeters.

Their head is rather wide and massive, almost everywhere covered with folds. But the ears are quite small and erect. They become such after 60 days. If this does not happen, then after 120 days they are tied to the head with bandages or plaster. This bandage will not be removed for two weeks. The nose is slightly turned up. Bulldog eyes have a low set, in addition, they are slightly protruding.

The tail in dogs of this breed is rather short.

There are several colors of French Bulldogs. Almost all of them are admitted to the standards. But gray or blue, as well as tricolor colors, does not apply to them. But despite this, many are striving to get themselves such non-standard animals, not sparing money for it. In addition, these bulldogs have very beautiful light blue eyes, which make him look like a husky.

These animals are quite sociable and friendly. They do not tolerate loneliness very badly, but if a person is not in the mood, then the bulldog will not impose his society.

In addition, they do not mind playing or running with their owners at all, but due to their physical characteristics they slightly limit their impulses. Generally speaking, they are great for urban environments.

By nature, they are quite wayward and always want to be in charge. If they are not brought up correctly, 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, can stand up for their protection.

Most often, the owners begin to feed the puppies little by little as early as two weeks after their birth. In just one month, they can already feed themselves. Both natural feed and industrial dry feed can be used for feeding.

Babies up to three months old need to be fed 4-5 times a day, as they grow quickly and have a good appetite. When feeding dry food, you must take into account the norms indicated on the package. But they must be given a lot of water. When natural food is preferred, only fresh food should be given.

• Meat - both raw and boiled. It can be beef, and chicken, and rabbit. It should be up to 50 percent of the total daily ration.
• Cereals should be up to 25 percent of the daily diet. It can be rice, buckwheat, and oatmeal. Your dog will eat the porridge better if you add a little vegetable oil to it.
• Fermented milk products should be up to 20 percent of the diet. It can be either cottage cheese or kefir.
• Give your pets once a week a couple of raw eggs.
• Up to 5 percent are vegetables, you can give both raw and boiled.

It is forbidden to include smoked meats, fried or salty foods, as well as sweet or a lot of flour in the menu for bulldogs. After all, they tend to be overweight. An adult bulldog should be fed 2 times a day. If the nutrition is correct, it will extend the years of the dog's life.

Caring for French Blue Bulldogs is not that difficult. It is important to provide a place to sleep for the dog, equip a toilet. In addition, take care of his fur.They have it rather short, but it is still necessary to comb it. This should be done at least once a day. But during the molting period, this should be done much more often. You can use a special massage brush or a mitten brush.

You need to bathe your pets 2-4 times a year so that they build up a protective fatty film. Otherwise, the dog's immune system will weaken, leading to skin irritation. Don't forget about the dog's claws. They need to be trimmed 3-4 times a month. Brush your bulldog's teeth once a week. Ears can be cleaned with tampons soaked in a special lotion. The same goes for the folds on the bulldog's face. Dirt must be removed from them.

You need to start raising bulldogs from the first day of his appearance in the house. To begin with, he must be introduced to all family members, as well as the house or apartment. Next, you need to give him a little getting used to everything, and then study everything.

French Bulldogs learn different commands very quickly, as they have 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".

So, in order to remember the command "Place", the puppy can simply be transferred to it. But for the command "Come to me" it is enough to use a bowl of food. It is necessary to pull it a little from the puppy and repeat the words. When he performs it, you need to praise the bulldog, or just give him a favorite treat.

Besides, be sure to teach the dog forbidden commands... This is especially true when the puppy shits not in the toilet, but in another place. It is best to repeat such commands in a stern voice.

With the help of training a puppy, you can wean from everything harmful. For example, if he bites, then you should not immediately punish him. When this happens during the game, you must stop it and wait until he calms down. After that, he needs to be given a toy so that he understands that it is necessary to bite it, and not the owner.

Summing up, we can say that blue French Bulldogs are great for keeping in apartments and in private houses... After all, caring for them will not take a lot of time from the owners, and the dog will also become an excellent and devoted friend for them.

For the characteristics of the breed, see the following video.