Is a Frenchie for me?

YES
His size, personality and appearance make him an ideal pet. He has developed into a comical and affectionate companion known as the CLOWN of the canine world.
  1. He is adaptable, happy in most environments, city flat or country estate, as long as he has human companionship.
  2. He seldom barks.
  3. He keeps out of trouble and does not generally interfere with other dogs or other people.
  4. He is rarely destructive.
  5. He is happy with sensible, well-behaved children and enjoys their company.
  6. He is unsurpassable as an adult's companion, reading one's every mood and need and responding accordingly.
  7. He is extremely intelligent and quick to learn.
  8. Generally of a gentle personality, responds to encouragement to play and can play by himself or with his owner. He is amusing.
  9. He has a short, smooth coat that is easy to care for.
  10. He is distinctive; his bat ears make him a noticable individual.
  11. He does not need docking, nor dew claw removal, nor clipping and trimming and is easy to groom. 



NO
And a few reasons why not......                 
  • He is totally dependent on human companionship, should not be left alone for long periods of time or will be very destructive. He is unsuitable for families where all members are at work all day.
  • He can suffer from flatulence! A LOT!
  • They snore! LOUDLY! They also snort and snuffle a great deal.
  • His facial wrinkles, creases around his tail and his ears need to be kept clean at all times.
  • They shed coat hair. A LOT!
  • He needs some regular exercise, although he suffers in the heat and is NOT a "jogger's dog". If kept fit he enjoys long rambling walks on a regular basis.
  • Whilst quick to learn they can be stubborn. Positive training methods work best, however, owners need to be consistent and the pack leader. If you want an obedient dog, get a Golden Retriever!
  • They can be difficult to house-train.
  • Beware some Frenchie's can have "small dog syndrome" - they will fight with other dogs at the drop of a hat.
  • Being left in a car on hot day will kill your Frenchie, very quickly.
  • In addition, Frenchies hate to be left; panic and heat are a lethal mix.
  • He hates being to cold too!
  • Without regular and caring human attention he will be a bored little person; his disposition makes him the ideal pet for an ideal owner.
  • Think carefully before you own a Frenchie, they are addictive, but a change of home as an adult may break his heart.