It is short and compact, stocky, with good bone, a smooth, short coat, distinctive bat ears, and a naturally short tail.ĭisqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. The French Bulldog's appearance is that of an active, intelligent, muscular dog, powerful for its small size. The French Bulldog was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1965. The first registration dates from 1885, and the first standard was established in 1898, the year the French Kennel Club recognized the breed. The first breed club was formed in Paris in 1880.
It soon won over high society and the artistic world with it unique appearance and character, and rapidly became popular. What specific breeds were crossed with the English dogs is not known, but they did introduce the "bat ear," which is not a characteristic of the English Bulldogs.ĭuring that period, the Bulldog primarily belonged to Parisian market porters, butchers and coachmen. It is generally accepted that the French Bulldog was developed in France, using the Miniature or Toy Bulldogs brought over from England by English lace workers. Head properties should remain free of exaggeration so as to not compromise breathing and/or obstruct normal vision. The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the world and to act as a guide for judges.īreeders and judges have the responsibility to avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detrimental to the health, welfare, essence and soundness of this breed, and must take the responsibility to see that these are not perpetuated.Īny departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dogs ability to perform its traditional work.Ībsolute soundness and proper muscle tone is a must. Toggle Search Search UKC Website Go ▼ Show Menu ▼
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