I believe that if you own a Blue French Bull dog, then you don’t need a best friend because it’s going to love you more than your friends, it’s going to be there for you at all times, it’s going to make you smile when you are feeling depressed.
You can go for long walks with him, if you live alone, then it can be your best companion and will soon become like a family to you.
So if you are thinking about a pet, then there can be no better pet than a dog and that too French blue bulldog.
You must be thinking about why French bulldog, then let me that they are very cute little pups, that are fun to play with and require little exercise, they are easy to train as they are highly obedient.
Also, they do not bark much, so you will not be distracted when he is around.
These pups are also very gentle with kids so you can own the dog, even if you have kids at home.
All they need is your attention and love, and in return, you will get unconditional love and lots of fun.
You can also leave them at home for some time, as they do not suffer from separation anxiety.
Are blue French bulldog rare?
Before I tell you that how it looks, you should know that blue coat color is not according to the official breed standards and therefore, unacceptable.
Whenever you see an advertisement related to this bulldog, you will see the wording of rare blue French bulldog and is referred to as a fad color by the French Bull Dog Club of America.
You will never see reputable breeders having this fad color or disqualification color bulldog because they never breed such a dog intentionally.
You will rarely see blue Frenchbulldogbecause only people who are greedy for money and not following the standards will be breeding such bulldogs.
The acceptable French bulldog colors are brindle, cream, fawn, fawn brindle, and white.
They also come in different color combinations other than the already mentioned ones.
Now coming to the point that how it looks then, these are small dogs with bat-like ears, weighing below 28 lbs. And have a height of 11 to 13 inches have a soft coat and short muzzle.
Is Blue French bulldog worth it?
What makes this breed different from other French bulldog is that they do not need much exercise and need to maintain a healthy weight.
They can not handle the heat so make sure you take them to cool places in summers.
Furthermore, they are easy to train and will easily adapt to the routine and lifestyle you select for them.
You need to give them plenty of time, to make them follow your instructions easily; otherwise, they can be stubborn.
The only issue with them is they have a laid-back nature, they drool a lot, they snore a lot, and they get territorial as they grow.
Other than that, they are full of fun and a complete delight, safe for kids and other people in the family.
All they need is your attention and time, and he will be a happy go lucky dog.
Origin:
It first appeared in the north of England, and despite it having different characteristics than another French bulldog, it still has the same origin as the other breed.
In 1800, lacemaker became fond of a small bulldog and migrated to France along with their small pups after the industrial revolution.
Then these dogs mated with other dogs including pugs and became the kind of breed they are today. Due to this reason, they now know and French bulldog or Bouledogue Francais.
In the 19th century, this breed came to America, and in 1897, French Bulldog Club of America especially dedicated to this breed.
This breed has now become the 6th most popular dog breed in the list of American Kennel’s Club, as many big celebrities own it.
Are French bulldog puppies hard to train?
These puppies have a laid-back nature and therefore, considered as low energy breeds.
Also, they do not require much exercise to stay fit.
This is because of their small nose and brachycephalic shaped face that makes it difficult to get enough oxygen into the body.
So what you can do is you can go for a walk together for half an hour or so to keep him energized and healthy.
Whereas, you can train him using food-based training. Since they are highly trainable and intelligent, training them will not be much of a problem.
Also, if you take them for a swim, so make sure you take extra care because they can’t swim on their own.
How much should a blue French bulldog eat a day?
As these pups are lazy and they are not that active, so they are more prone to getting obese.
Therefore, your job is to keep an eye on what they eat and make sure they only eat healthy food, or they can get a bloated abdomen, which can lead to breathing problems.
You have to give him food that is of top quality, is free of grain and organic and has only natural ingredients to keep him healthy and energetic.
2 cups of food are enough for a bulldog and need to be given as two meals.
The main food for the pup should be chicken, lamb, fish.
It should contain fats and carbs.
Moreover, avoid foods like soy, avocado, salty food, raw meat, onions, chocolate,
Health Issues:
As I mentioned earlier that you to have a dilution gene, they are more prone to serious health issues.
Some of them are also suffered by French bulldogs like;
- Diarrhea
- Ear infections
- Long nails
- Pink eye
- Skinfold dermatitis
- Brachycephalic
- Overheating
- Small nostrils
- Sensitive respiratory system
- Dental problems
They also have a high rate for a c-section.
On top of that blue French bulldog is prone to alopecia that occurs at the age of 4 months to 2 years.
But alopecia will affect only the blue areas, so if your pup is fully blue, then it’s going to affect the whole body.
For timely diagnosis, you should look out for signs like; brittle hair, dry skin, sore skin, bald patched, etc.
Do blue French bulldogs shed?
Since these pups are low shedders, so you have to take good care of their hair and need to brush them once in a week and get their hair cut frequently.
You have to teach your dog that grooming is important; give him proper baths every month or when needed, to keep him clean.
Also, buy a proper collar to avoid any allergic reactions.
Make sure you clean around the mouth as they drool a lot, so you have to keep the area clean.
Make sure you clean his ears with earbud after applying oil and also trim his nails to keep them short and tidy.
Brush their teeth daily and use anesthesia-free cleaner.
Why is blue French bulldog unacceptable by the standards?
Normally, dogs that are the blue coat is due to the dilution gene, which is highly unacceptable except for the Weimaraner breed.
The reason why they are unacceptable is that they can suffer from a genetic disease,i.e. dilution alopecia (CDA).
This is caused because of the faulty version of the dilution gene.
French blue bulldogs produced when a bulldog has two copies of the dilution gene.
Due to this disease, the standard is against the ownership of French blue dog and suggests people prefer health overlooks
Do blue French bulldog bark a lot?
Dogs communicate through barking, so it’s important to understand and know the reason behind their barking.
Sometimes they bark to please someone or some time to get something they want. Or even when they are lonely or afraid.
Like blue French bulldogs barks when he is hungry. Or wants to play, or he wants to go for a walk and even territorial barking.
Therefore, it’s important for you to train him. So that he can stop barking when you tell him to stop so that. He can understand that you know what he wants.
Conclusion:
There is no doubt that French blue bulldogs are full of life. And a delight to be around, but this is also a fact that they are prone to more health issues. And therefore, more costly and not everyone can afford it.
Even if you still want to buy or adopt one. Then that is completely up to you. But make sure you buy from a reputable breeder. That provides you with a health test list that has been done on the dog.
See the place of the breeder, where he keeps all the dogs. Ask the breeder if he has trained the dog, get proper documentation, and avoid getting it online.
Make sure the price is in line with the market rate and not less than that.
Also, your pup should be registered from AKC, UKC, UK.
In the end, these puppies are loved. And you instantly fall in love with them the moment you look at them.
All they want is your time and attention, and they will be more than happy.
Also, make sure you give them a healthy diet. As they are prone to obesity and you also make them exercise for half an hour. So they fit and healthy.
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