How to Identify a French Bulldog

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Examine the overall appearance of the dog. The French Bulldog is an intelligent solidly built dog. It is compactly built and has a smooth coat. It is curious and alert.
Step 2:
Look at the ears. The French Bulldog has a very characteristic type of ear. They appear like the ears of a bat. They sit up on the head and the orifice of the ear is pointed towards the front.
Step 3:
The eyes of the French Bulldog are generally dark and wide set apart sitting low on the head. The eyes are round and not sunken or bulging looking.
Step 4:
The coat is short hair and has soft skin. The area on the head and shoulders is loose and tends to form wrinkles.
Step 5:
Examine the tail. It is either straight or screwed. It is short, almost like a stub, being fat at the base and comes to a fine tip.
Step 6:
The hind legs are stout and muscular. They are a bit longer than the front legs, raising the hind above the level of the shoulders.

Tips & Warnings

The French Bulldog is active and playful making it a wonderful companion. They tend to be well behaved and alert.

Resources

The American Kennel Club

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