Faux Frenchbo Bulldog Dog Breed

The Boston Frenchie is the product of two companion breeds and they, themselves, will also make very pleasant companions. They are affectionate, playful and very energetic and are best suited for people that can spend a lot of time with them (and give them daily outdoor playtime). Houses with yards are a plus but they will be just fine in apartments and condos as long as they are not in extreme temperatures.

Pros

• Sweet, affectionate, entertaining companions
• Good with kids, other pets, and strangers
• Low maintenance grooming
• Usually pretty easy to train
• Easily exercised

Cons

• Must live indoors and spend plenty of time with the owner
• Can't live in extremely warm or extremely cold climates
• May need early socialization to get along with other dogs
• May not be easy to train

Frenchtons, as hybrid dogs, will inherit characteristics from both parents but not always equally. We recommend prospective owners read up on the traits of both the Boston Terrier and French Bulldog before adopting one of these mixes. The following information for this breed can be supplemented by visiting our parent breed pages.

Members of this breed are usually intelligent and obedient but may inherit the reputation for stubbornness of the Frenchie. They can be trained to be watchdogs since they are almost always alert. You will need to train and socialize them early, especially if you want to keep them in the house with other dogs. Encouragement, a pocket full of treats, and a patience is recommended.

These dogs are good playmates for kids that have been taught how to carefully handle small pets. Frenchtons usually get along well with other pets but have been occasionally known to show aggression towards other dogs if not socialized early. Members of this breed are usually social with strangers. Overall, they absolutely love attention and always being around their owners; they will not thrive if they aren't allowed to do so.

This dog will enjoy playing in the yard or taking long walks with you. Due to his short muzzle he shouldn't over exert himself physically. This feature may make him sensitive to extreme temperatures; this is not the best dog for someone that lives in very cold or very hot areas. Thirty minutes or more of daily outdoor exercise should keep them in good shape.

The Faux Frenchbo Bulldog is a mixed breed that is already small but who's popularity is creating a demand for even smaller dogs of this kind. Smaller varieties are not recommended due to the many health problems already present and which multiply the smaller a dog variation gets from downsizing. Still, the teacup Frenchton is already a highly desirable puppy.

Because this dog is a hybrid and is not recognized by any proper kennel club, there is no formal recognition of any varieties either. Breeders of these types of crossed dog breeds have come up with a variety of names that include micro, mini (or miniature), toy, and more.

These dogs are so many good things is small packages! The Frenchton temperament is best described as energetic, playful, affectionate, loving and smart. They are both playful and cuddly and thrive when they are showered with love and attention. Most make good hunting dogs and enjoy swimming, hiking, long walks, and games with toys. It is important to keep in mind they may inherit more Boston Terrier traits, or more French Bulldog traits, or perhaps they may get an equal mixture. We recommend you read up on both parent breeds before choosing to adopt a Frenchton.

Members of this breed are friendly and playful dogs. They do well with children, however, kids should be of the appropriate age to be taught how to carefully handle a small pet. Although they are alert watchdogs and will bark at the approach of a stranger, they will likely warm up quickly and won't make appropriate guard dogs. Frenchtons get along well with other pets, making them a good choice for multi-pet households.

These dogs are smart and eager to please, however, depending upon from whom they inherited the majority of their temperament, they may be easy (like the Boston) or difficult to train (as the Frenchie). There's a good chance they might excel in obedience training and are athletic enough for agility training as well. Affection, treats and encouragement are the best methods to use. If you find you don't have the patience to train, enroll him in professional training courses.

A mix between a French Bulldog and Boston Terrier should produce puppies that develop fewer health problems than their purebred parents, especially first generation crosses. Choosing a reputable breeder that offers a health guarantee, along with routine check ups at your veterinarian should help prevent and/or detect many conditions. Typically, Frenchtons live between 12-15 years. Although these puppies are usually healthy, commonly inherited ailments may center around the respiratory system since these dogs have short muzzles; temperature sensitivity is one such example. Eye disease is also not uncommon for this breed. We recommend reading up on all possible health issues for both parent breeds before purchasing or adopting one of these guys.