French Bulldog puppies should be fed three to four times a day, whereas adult dogs should be fed twice a day. Measurement guidelines for how much food to give your dog are on the back of the food packaging, along with the nutritional content. Speak to your vet if you’re unsure of what food is best for your dog.

You should weigh your dog’s food to make sure they’re not over or underfed. An overweight or underweight dog is more likely to develop a health problem.

ou’ll need to brush your Frenchie once every week and bath them every 4 weeks, to keep their coat clean and skin healthy. Bath time is a good time to also check their ears and eyes for any signs of infection – any redness or inflammation should be checked by a vet. You’ll also need to clean between the folds on their face daily to prevent skin problems.

Your dog’s nails will need trimming every three to four weeks to keep them from growing too long. If left, they can curl around and dig into the pad, causing pain and leading to an infection. If you choose to cut your French Bulldog’s nails yourself, make sure you are shown how to do so first by a professional. A dog’s nail has a quick that contains nerves and blood vessels, if this is cut it will bleed and will be painful for your dog.

Practical clothing for your pup can also protect your dog’s sensitive skin from the sun and will help to keep them warm in the colder months. Just take care not to wrap your dog up too much as they can get too hot and overheat.

You may be surprised to know that despite their small size, French Bulldogs need an hour of exercise daily. This should be split into multiple short walks throughout the day. French Bulldogs are a brachycephalic breed (short nosed), which means that they will have difficulty breathing if over exercised or if they get too hot. On a hot day, it’s best to walk them during cooler times such as early in the morning and late in the evening.

French Bulldogs are extremely playful and love to play fetch, which is a great form of exercise. They’re also very good at tug-of-war due to their strong jaws.

Training a French Bulldog can be difficult because they can be a stubborn breed. They can be easily distracted by the presence of another dog or person or just not be in the mood to listen. There is no easy answer for how to train a French Bulldog. You need to get to know your Frenchie first to know how they tick and then you’ll figure out what works best for them. If your dog is driven by food, and most are, use treats as a reward. But if your dog loves toys use them to make training fun. Train for short periods to keep your dog interested.

House training is the best place to start as there are minimal distractions at home. Some breeders may have started the puppy toilet training process before you collect your puppy, which will make it easier for you to continue it in their new home. If they haven’t, start slow, be patient and try to get them going in the same place and at the same times. Every morning when you get up, after every meal and when you go to bed.

They have a short, fine and smooth coat that doesn’t shed much. During Spring and Autumn, they will shed more than normal; you can help with this process by removing the excess hair using a grooming brush or mitt. The rest of the year, brushing once a week and bathing every four weeks will keep their coat clean.

French Bulldogs have a life expectancy of 11-14 years. The right diet and exercise will keep your dog healthy. An overweight dog is more prone to health conditions, especially in a brachycephalic breed, which can shorten the dog’s lifespan.

French Bulldogs aren’t born with tails – not much of one anyway. They have short stumps instead, which can have a short curve or screw shape to it. The tails aren’t docked; they just don’t grow very long. They’re not the only breed that doesn’t grow a tail, other breeds include the Boston Terrier, English Bulldog and Welsh Corgi.

French Bulldogs, like other brachycephalic dogs, cannot swim without a life jacket. Their short nose makes it difficult for them to keep it above water. As they raise their head, their bum drops causing them to sink. Just because they can’t swim, it doesn’t mean they don’t like getting wet, just keep an eye on them when near deep water.