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Chapter 1 Introducing the French Bulldog

I rreverent, affectionate, and a born entertainer, the French Bulldog is the perfect pet for many families. Highly adaptable, he will fit in with lots of different lifestyles, and his unique looks—a Bulldog with bat ears—mean he always stands out in a crowd. Physical characteristics Bred down from the larger English Bulldog, the French Bulldog is, in essence, a Bulldog in miniature. He has the typical Bulldog expression, which comes from the short muzzle, the flat, upturned nose, and the undershot jaw. This gives him a pugnacious expres- sion, but it is softened by his round, dark eyes, which convey huge interest in everything that is going on. The French Bulldog’s bat ears, which are carried parallel and upright, are a breed specialty, and are very different from the Bulldog, which has rose-shaped ears. Hugely expressive, the position of the ears will tell you exactly

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