French Bulldog Breed Standard
Publication 1987 then in 1994 by the committee of the club of the french bulldog with the collaboration of r.
French bulldog breed standard. The french bulldog can claim part of its ancestry in great britain going back to the 1850s when a dwarf bulldog breed known as the toy bulldog was popular in some parts of the country. Any alteration other than removal of dewclaws is considered. The first registration dates from 1885 and the first standard was established in 1898 the year the french kennel club recognized the breed. The standard modified in 1931 1932 and 1948 was reformulated in 1986 by h f.
Official standard of the french bulldog general appearance. French bulldog breed standard general appearance. The french bulldog has the appearance of an active intelligent muscular dog of heavy bone smooth coat compactly built and of medium. The french bulldog was recognized by the united kennel club in 1965.
French bulldog breed standard general appearance. Expression alert curious and interested. Absolute soundness is essential. Reant with the collaboration of r.
Eyes dark brown or approaching black in color wide apart set low down in the skull as. The french bulldog has the appearance of an active intelligent muscular dog of heavy bone smooth coat compactly built and of medium or small structure. The french bulldog has the appearance of an active intelligent muscular dog of heavy bone smooth. French bulldog breed standard the kennel club last updated 1st august 2015 a breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance including the correct colour of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function.
The first shown dog was from 1887. Publication 1987 then in 1994 by violette guillon f c i. The french bulldog resembles a bulldog in miniature except for the large erect bat ears that are the breed s trademark feature. Proportion and symmetry.
Head large and square. Typically a small size molossian. The french bulldog has the appearance of an active intelligent muscular dog of heavy bone smooth. The head is large and square with heavy wrinkles rolled above.
Influence of sex. The standard modified in 1931 1932 and 1948 was reformulated in 1986 by h f. The first dog of this breed was shown at an exhibition as early as 1887. Proportion distance from withers to ground in good relation.
The first breed club was formed in paris in 1880.