History of the French Bulldog
The French Bulldog traces back to the toy bulldogs of England in the 1800s. When lace workers from Nottingham moved to northern France, they brought their small bulldogs with them, and French breeders crossed them with local dogs to develop the breed, including its famous upright bat ears.
Frenchies became fashionable in Paris and then in the United States, where the American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1898. In recent years the French Bulldog has topped the AKC's list of the most popular breeds in the country.
French Bulldog Traits
Under 28 lb;
about 11–13 in tall
Short, smooth coat; moderate shedding
~10–12 years
What French Bulldogs Excel At
Common gotchas
Trainer Notes
Our French Bulldog Graduates
Since 2012, Neuman K-9 Academy has trained 31 French Bulldogs in our Dog Boot Camp and Puppy Camp, and 31 of them have a public graduation video on YouTube showing what they learned. Here are our most recent graduates.
Graduation videos of all 31 French Bulldogs, by year
FAQs
Are French Bulldogs hard to train?
They are smart and eager for attention, but famously stubborn. Consistent structure and lots of short repetitions get results; harsh or inconsistent handling does not.
Is boot camp safe for a short-nosed breed like a French Bulldog?
The length of activities depends on where a dog is in its training and on the weather, and we have a climate-controlled indoor training center for days when it is too hot or too cold to work outside. Tell us about your Frenchie's breathing and health on the questionnaire and health form before camp.
Do you train small breeds?
Yes. We accept all breeds regardless of size.
At what age should I start training my French Bulldog?
Puppy Camp takes puppies from 4 months of age, and Dog Boot Camp is for dogs 12 months and older.
How long is boot camp for a French Bulldog?
Dog Boot Camp runs 8 or 12 weeks; Puppy Camp has 4, 8 and 12-week options for younger dogs.
Do French Bulldogs shed?
Yes, moderately. Their short coat sheds year-round, a little more with the seasons. Weekly brushing helps.
Train Your French Bulldog at Neuman K-9 Academy
Our Dog Boot Camp is an 8 or 12-week board-and-train program for dogs 12 months and older, and Puppy Boot Camp is for puppies 4 to 12 months. Every program includes hands-on handler training for you at graduation. Families send their dogs from across the country, too; see dog boot camp for out-of-state families.
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