I am thinking about getting a French Bulldog?

I have a female chihuahua and a house cat. Do Frenchies get along with other animals? Are they hard to care for? Do they make good pets? Could you supply a website with more FAQ on them?
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I have a friend that has a Frenchie and she loves her dog. She has another dog and they have no problems hanging out together. However, she has spent thousands of dollars on treatment because of the nasal passages of the breed. The dog was always sick and had severe breathing problems as she got older, to the point that they had to do surgery on her to open up the passages better. If this is a cost problem, consider only dogs with longer snouts. Pugs, bulldogs, frenchies, and other smushed faced breeds are prone to these issues.

I'm also linking to a Frenchie breed club for you. It should include health information, general FAQs and rescue information. Remember to always use a reputable breeder (I'll link to that as well) and to walk away from any breeder who just feel not quite right or professional. Good luck and I hope this helps! : )

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Make sure you give the dog time to learn English, because at first he won't understand a word you say.

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French Bulldogs are like Whippets. They relie on a friend(another dog). They lounge around the house, they're pretty calm.

www.dogbreedinfo/frenchbulldog. (this is a good site)

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I really wanted a french Bulldog, but i ended up getting a boston terrier. this is what i read up on the French Bulldog. They are a pretty calm breed and seem to be good with other animals.

Description
This is a sturdy little Bulldog with large, erect, rounded, bat ears, a flat, powerful muzzle and a pug nose. The square flat head is not as massive as the English Bulldog's. The forehead is rounded. Height doesn't matter as long as the dog is well balanced. The height at the withers should be approximately the same as the length from withers to tail set. The dog should be pear-shaped, with the shoulders wider than the tail area. The short, soft, easy-care coat comes in brindle, fawn, white and combinations of brindle or fawn with white. The skin is soft and fairly loose, making the dog very pleasant to pet. The prominent round eyes are dark colored and the bite is undershot. The tail is either straight or cork-screw.
Temperament
The French Bulldog is a pleasant, easy care companion. A very playful and affectionate dog. Sweet and absolutely hilarious; they have a very comical personality and love to clown around. It is bright and easygoing. Curious and alert. The Frenchie gets along fairly well with strangers and other animals, but he is often bonds strongly to one person. They play well with other dogs; some males may be dog aggressive, while others get along with other dogs just fine. This breed needs companionship and will not thrive without it. The Frenchie cannot be owned and ignored. They are fairly willful, but can be trained if the owner is patient. They respond to patient, consistent training that DOES NOT include hitting or harsh jerking. They are clean, and companionable, enthusiastic and sometimes do not know when to quite, but they are not yappy and loud. This breed does best with older considerate children. Frenchies are easy going to show. This breed may drool and slobber; however a good percentage of them do not. This little dog is also a ruthless hunter of mice!
Height, Weight
Height: 12 inches (30cm.)
There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19-22 (9-10kg.) pounds and 22-28 pounds (10-13kg.). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.
Health Problems
French Bulldogs are prone to eye and respiratory problems. If too overweight, the French Bulldog may have trouble breathing, because of a swollen abdomen. They may wheeze, snore and be gassy. It is said breed can not swim because of his physique, so be very careful around swimming pools, however some French Bulldog owners have reported that their dogs can indeed swim. Sometimes bitches must deliver by Cesarean section because of the puppies' large heads. Potential purchasers should be aware that these are high maintenance dogs and you can expect your vet bills can be big.
Living Conditions
Frenchies are sensitive to temperature extremes. Overheating this dog may cause heat stroke. They prefer cooler climates. This breed is good for apartment life. They can be fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Exercise
This flat-nosed breed should not be exercised in hot weather. They love to run and play and can play for hours if you let them. Some have higher energy levels than others.
Life Expectancy
About 10-12 years.
Grooming
Very little grooming is needed. Regular brushings will do. This breed is an average shedder.
Origin
The French Bulldog was originally developed in England as a miniature version of the English Bulldog. In the 1860's, French dog breeders imported some of these very small Bulldogs from Great Britain and bred them with French Terriers. Streetwalkers in France greatly admired the imports and this led to the name French Bulldog. When the breed was eventually brought back to England for exhibition, the English made a big uproar about the name French Bulldog, since the Bulldog was originally an English Breed and because the Bulldog was a traditional symbol of English culture.

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I am the Rescue/Community Liaison for the French Bulldog Rescue Network. Your questions are all good. They are also impossible to answer definitively. Some Frenchies are good with other animals. Some are not. I live with 2 Frenchies and an Airedale terrier. They are a good match for each other. Some are hard to care for, some are not. Generally they do make good pets as long as you are willing to devote the time and effort that it takes to make them good pets. Frenchies are big bulldogs in dwarf bodies. They require a lot of interaction. Visit a breeder or a French bulldog meet-up group to see them in action. For more information, you can visit www.frenchbulldogz.com. The site has quite a bit of useful information.