Breed dossier

The French Bulldog

A compact companion molosser, expressive, funny and deeply attached to people, the French Bulldog has a rich history: English roots, a Parisian identity and official recognition in the late nineteenth century.

The French Bulldog

Explore the dossier

These pages bring together the key landmarks needed to understand the breed, without turning reading into an administrative punishment, which is already a tiny miracle.

Origins

From English Bulldogs to the popular districts of Paris, discover how the French Bulldog formed its identity.

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The standard

The key FCI standard points: morphology, temperament, coat, size, weight and points requiring attention.

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Evolution

French LOF registrations from 1969 to 2018, with chart and table.

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Archives

A few vintage images

These period photographs accompany the dossier and show the French Bulldog’s place in Belle Époque imagery and vintage portraits.

Colette et Toby-Chien
Colette et Toby-Chien
Steffi Walidt avec un Bouledogue Français
Steffi Walidt
Portrait ancien avec Bouledogue Français
Portrait ancien