About Bulldogs

I have decided to make a page about  frenchie health concerns.
I have on my FAQ page to study up on this breed before buying one.
Not enough people do that  and are then surprised.
So, I am going to make a short, simple page covering the health concerns.. 

All breeds of dogs have conditions that are common to their particular breed, and the bulldog is no different.
Most conditions are in direct relation to the characteristics considered desirable in the breed.
Example: That adorable smashed face.

French Bulldogs are still considered to be the healthiest
of the Bull Breeds.

Heat sensitivity
(top of the list!)

Heat can literally kill your frenchie. Be sure they have air conditioning and good
ventilation. These are not outdoor dogs. Walks should be kept short.
Low activity as well. Anything that can make them hot  needs to be considered.
It is worth remembering that with the shorter face, the less the air
will cool before it reaches the lungs.

Elongated palate

These dogs are a dwarf. It is a "man made" breed. It is difficult to fit the soft tissues of the canine mouth
and throat into that smashed face. It gives them a  long palate that can interfere with  breathing. They're susceptible
to regurgitation, pneumonia, and swelling of  the larynx.  In a very bad case, surgery can fix this.

Spines

Deformed vertebrae can cause problems and are sometimes found in this breed due to the fact that they were selectively chosen from the dwarf examples of the Bulldog Breed. Excessively short bodied dogs tend to have more defects of the spine than the longer bodied . Severe deviations, such as with the hemivertebrae will cause problems, but these are of relatively low incidence. Some breeders feel that only dogs that have been X-rayed and checked for spinal anomalies should be bred from, but this is a difficult position to take sides on. While it is true that no dog affected with a spinal disease should be bred from , there is a great deal of variance in the appearance of a French Bulldog's spine as compared to, for example, a Labrador Retriever.

Mange

These mites are present in low numbers on healthy animals. Whether the Dog can control the mites depends on its immune system at the time. Mange usually affects young dogs (less than 1 year of age) with immature immune systems and older
dogs with weakened immune systems.  Mange can appear
in any breed. Even dogs that are not purebreds.
Some tips that play an extremely important roll in avoiding mange:

1) Feed a premium dog food. Some foods can be too highly preserved or contain too much protein that may lead to skin problems. Some frenchie owners also avoid soy or corn-based foods. Naturally preserved kibble, no more than
24 percent protein, will serve the breed well.

2) Give Nu Vet Vitamins you can also add a 200mg Vitamin E,
which boost immune systems

3) Avoid stress to your puppy

 
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