{"id":10283,"date":"2022-04-30T06:25:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-30T06:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=10283"},"modified":"2023-08-01T15:31:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T15:31:31","slug":"fluffy-french-bulldog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/fluffy-french-bulldog\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluffy Frenchie: What It Is + (Cutest) Breed Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14101bc2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Is-a-Fluffy-Frenchie-featured-image.jpg\" alt=\"fluffy french bulldog looking\" class=\"wp-image-10288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Is-a-Fluffy-Frenchie-featured-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Is-a-Fluffy-Frenchie-featured-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Is-a-Fluffy-Frenchie-featured-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Is-a-Fluffy-Frenchie-featured-image-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading post_title_h1\" id=\"sc-post-title\">Fluffy Frenchie: What It Is + (Cutest) Breed Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"post_info\"><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"disclaimers\">\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\ue822\" data-av_iconfont=\"entypo-fontello\"><\/span> This review contains affiliate links. Read more <a href=\"\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5681\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\uf0fa\" data-av_iconfont=\"fontello\"><\/span> Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>French Bulldogs, which are also known as Frenchies, are toy dogs that typically have short hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s often a dominant feature in this breed, so it\u2019s quite common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these dogs are famous for their rare looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every now and then a Frenchie puppy is born with a particular color like blue or lilac, and naturally, they\u2019re extremely popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a Frenchie puppy could actually have a long fluffy coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were wondering what is a fluffy Frenchie?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on, and we\u2019ll tell you all about it!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#so-what-exactly-is-a-fluffy-frenchie\">So What Exactly Is a Fluffy Frenchie?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#are-fluffy-frenchies-purebreds\">Are Fluffy Frenchies Purebreds?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-two-dogs-make-a-fluffy-frenchie\">What Two Dogs Make a Fluffy Frenchie?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-to-care-for-a-fluffly-frenchie\">How to Care for a Fluffly Frenchie?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-what-exactly-is-a-fluffy-frenchie\">So What Exactly Is a Fluffy Frenchie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fluffy-french-bulldog-sitting-and-looking-up.webp\" alt=\"fluffy French bulldog sitting and looking up\" class=\"wp-image-9631\" title=\"fluffy French bulldog sitting and looking up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fluffy-french-bulldog-sitting-and-looking-up.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fluffy-french-bulldog-sitting-and-looking-up-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fluffy-french-bulldog-sitting-and-looking-up-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fluffy-french-bulldog-sitting-and-looking-up-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5682\">French Bulldogs<\/a>&nbsp;first appeared in England around the 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were all the rage in the drawing rooms of well-to-do households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adorable dogs soon found their way to France, where they gained huge popularity and crossbred a little with various other species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This explains the wide range of features that Frenchies could have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, only dogs with a specific standard appearance were considered French Bulldogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes bat ears, a short muscular stature, colors ranging from tan to cream, and short hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French Bulldogs with exotic rare colors or a fluffy coat appeared every now and then, and people couldn\u2019t get enough of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, there was a high demand for rare Frenchies, and their prices spiked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeders were quite excited too and made a business from producing such varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These specially bred dogs had some health issues though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s why the American Kennel Club AKC decided to ban them from dog shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-fluffy-frenchies-purebreds\">Are Fluffy Frenchies Purebreds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-laying-on-his-bed.jpg\" alt=\"fluffy French bulldog laying on his bed\" class=\"wp-image-10291\" title=\"fluffy French bulldog laying on his bed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-laying-on-his-bed.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-laying-on-his-bed-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-laying-on-his-bed-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-laying-on-his-bed-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people think that Fluffy Frenchies are crossbreeds, considering their aberrant long hair, which is so unlike the trim coat of most French Bulldogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a misconception though, and Fluffy Frenchies often come with certified pedigrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ancestry of this breed goes back hundreds of years. This aberrant long hair gene was acquired more than 200 years ago in the 1800s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time, Frenchies were left to their own devices and they mated with different other dog breeds, some of which had long hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, it\u2019s easy to get a genetic ancestry report for any dog. Most often, trustworthy breeders keep the bloodline of their Frenchies intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These dogs are thus purebred, despite that exotic fluffy look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-two-dogs-make-a-fluffy-frenchie\">What Two Dogs Make a Fluffy Frenchie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking.jpg\" alt=\"fluffy french bulldog looking\" class=\"wp-image-10292\" title=\"fluffy french bulldog looking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fluffy Frenchie gets its long hair from a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.genome.gov\/genetics-glossary\/Recessive#:~:text=Recessive%20is%20a%20quality%20found,%2C%20called%20recessive%2C%20is%20masked.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5683\">recessive gene<\/a>, which is the Fibroblast growth factor 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeders often refer to it as the Long Hair (LH) gene, so we\u2019ll go with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a recessive gene means that it has a low probability of appearing in a litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a fluffy Frenchie, both parent dogs should carry the LH gene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they have a double dominant short hair gene (SH), it would be impossible for them to produce fluffy long-haired pups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best chance for getting a whole litter of fluffy Frenchies is by mating two parents with visibly long coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These have a double recessive LH gene pool, so they\u2019ll get a 100% fluffy litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second best choice is when one of the parents is a carrier of the LH gene (LH\/SH), while the other is a double recessive (SH\/SH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The probabilities decreases significantly when both parents are visibly short-haired, and both are only carriers of the long-haired gene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An (LH\/SH) matched with another (LH\/SH) has a 25% chance of producing fluffy Frenchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the day, this process involved plenty of guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not the case now, as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.technologynetworks.com\/genomics\/articles\/genotype-vs-phenotype-examples-and-definitions-318446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5684\">genotype and phenotype<\/a>&nbsp;of any dog can be analyzed accurately with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/dog-dna-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5685\">DNA lab test<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf01ede9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8deeea5f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d9845efa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9845efa\">\n\n<p class=\"p_nomargin_bottom\"><strong>You may also want to read:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-dog-food-for-german-shepherds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5686\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog-dna-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5687\">French Bulldog DNA Testing<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-32f0d868\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32f0d868\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill btn_read_more has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog-dna-testing\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#eaa802;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5688\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-care-for-a-fluffly-frenchie\">How to Care for a Fluffly Frenchie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking-up.jpg\" alt=\"fluffy french bulldog looking up\" class=\"wp-image-10293\" title=\"fluffy french bulldog looking up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking-up.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking-up-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking-up-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fluffy-french-bulldog-looking-up-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluffy Frenchies are easygoing sweet dogs with a sunny disposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They do, however, require some extra care besides the routine feeding, grooming, and medical care that most dogs require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some points that are a tad unusual, but it\u2019s important to keep your dog in good shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Most Frenchies are prone to becoming obese, as they rarely say no to any food that comes their way. So it\u2019s best to ration their meals and make sure their bowl is empty at all other times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French Bulldogs don\u2019t have the best respiratory organs. Thus, they shouldn\u2019t be in situations where there\u2019s too much pressure on their lungs. For example, they would suffer seriously in an airplane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Frenchie\u2019s limbs are rather short and stumpy. So swimming can be a real challenge for these dogs. It\u2019s best to keep them on the shore, or in very shallow water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French bulldogs are quite awkward when it comes to courtship. Their bodies aren\u2019t too flexible or lanky to allow for easy intercourse. Thus, these biological needs are often fulfilled artificially.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reproduction is another area where a Frenchie\u2019s body isn\u2019t too helpful. Their narrow pelvis makes natural birth almost impossible, so it\u2019s recommended to perform C-section on a carrying dog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-natal care is also quite essential. Regular visits to the vet for at least 4 weeks are necessary to make sure that no complications happen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent monitoring of the puppies is just as essential. French Bulldogs have a high propensity to a number of health issues. Early detection can help a lot in treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking care of Frenchie might seem like a lot of work, but these loving companions more than make up for it.<br>They\u2019re among the best breeds that one can have as a furry friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/outside-fluffy-french-bulldog-puppies.jpg\" alt=\"outside fluffy french bulldog puppies\" class=\"wp-image-10294\" title=\"outside fluffy french bulldog puppies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/outside-fluffy-french-bulldog-puppies.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/outside-fluffy-french-bulldog-puppies-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/outside-fluffy-french-bulldog-puppies-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/outside-fluffy-french-bulldog-puppies-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a bulldog face and stature in a mini toy dog size is absolutely charming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frenchies are sweet, loving, and easy-going dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, their bulldog ingredient makes them protective and watchful over their friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluffy Frenchies add a cute ruffled mane to the mix, which makes them absolutely irresistible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their bat-ears, flat snouts, pug-tails, and short legs are characteristic of their breed, but they still stand out as unique and special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These rare French Bulldogs might be susceptible to a number of health problems and require extra care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, their human friends cherish having them around and find lots of happiness in their companionship.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what a Fllufy French Bulldog is? 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