{"id":10539,"date":"2022-05-08T12:05:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T12:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=10539"},"modified":"2023-08-18T15:25:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T15:25:34","slug":"why-do-french-bulldogs-sit-funny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/why-do-french-bulldogs-sit-funny\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do French Bulldogs Sit Funny + Popular Positions"},"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\/05\/Why-Do-French-Bulldogs-Sit-Funny-featured-image.jpg\" alt=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" class=\"wp-image-10551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Do-French-Bulldogs-Sit-Funny-featured-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Do-French-Bulldogs-Sit-Funny-featured-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Do-French-Bulldogs-Sit-Funny-featured-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Do-French-Bulldogs-Sit-Funny-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\">Why Do French Bulldogs Sit Funny + Popular Positions<\/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 18, 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=\"5803\">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>Owning a lovable Frenchie, like with everything else, comes with both its good moments and its bad ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing how that\u2019s the case, you may have noticed how often your puppy holds itself up in silly positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since you\u2019re its caretaker, naturally you found yourself concerned, wondering if those weird sitting poses are an indication of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No worries! We\u2019ve got your back in this article, as we tackle the mystery questions that is, why do French bulldogs sit funny?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/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=\"#why-do-french-bulldogs-sit-weird\">Why Do French Bulldogs Sit Weird?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#why-does-a-french-bulldog-often-sit-like-a-frog\">Why Does a French Bulldog Often Sit like a Frog?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-are-other-funny-positions-french-bulldogs-sit-in\">What Are Other Funny Positions French Bulldogs Sit In?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#should-i-correct-my-french-bulldogs-posture\">Should I Correct My French Bulldog\u2019s Posture?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#wrapping-up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-french-bulldogs-sit-weird\">Why Do French Bulldogs Sit Weird?<\/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\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny.jpg\" alt=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" class=\"wp-image-10545\" title=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have caught your Frenchie imitating the way humans sit with their back straight and legs bent forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other times, you may have found it splayed on its tummy with its hind legs bent forward\u2014similar to how a frog would sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the reasonable question here is, why is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do French bulldogs often sit funny?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons for this universal habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Frenchies share the same short, stocky body and face the same health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, their owners often find them sitting in weird positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll explain to you in further detail what those causes are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comfort Reasons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeding here refers to the French bulldog\u2019s origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These dogs come from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/dog-care\/behavior-appearance\/brachycephalic-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5804\">brachycephalic<\/a>&nbsp;family tree of flat-faced dogs. They have no tails, along with bodies that are small and heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Frenchies have short legs that aren\u2019t fully equipped to carry their weight around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads to lower-back and lumbar issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to alleviate the pressure, they often prop themselves up in strange sitting positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may come across as funny to us, but it\u2019s pretty important in the long run for your puppy to sit however it feels comfortable.<\/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=\"5805\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/spay-french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5806\">At What Age Should You Spay a French Bulldog? Plus Pros &amp; Cons<\/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\/spay-french-bulldog\/\" 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=\"5807\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicinal Reasons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the brachycephalic breed, French bulldogs are naturally prone to have multiple health problems from birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They regularly face issues with breathing, digestion, sun exposure, and overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, your puppy sitting funny indicates that there\u2019s an underlying, medical cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These may include&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspcapetinsurance.com\/resources\/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5808\">hip dysplasia<\/a>, obesity, knee damage,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vet4bulldog.com\/zen-health-and-bulldog-maintenance\/digestion-and-dental-problems-in-bulldogs-and-french-bulldogs\/anal-glands-problems-in-bulldogs-and-french-bulldogs-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5809\">infected anal glands<\/a>, a spinal issue, or arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, if you find your Frenchie constantly sitting in weird positions, you may need to check in with a vet and make sure that everything\u2019s ok with your puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entertainment Purposes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frenchies are still dogs, and all dogs need their fair share of attentive care from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why they may resort to imitating how you sit just to catch your eye and make you smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not always the case, but it\u2019s how they often show their love to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other times, your Frenchie may sit funny near your leg or on top of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s another way of them trying to grab your attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also how they mark their territory so that other dogs know to avoid you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pup has silly sitting habits that get you to pet them, then there\u2019s no room for concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-does-a-french-bulldog-often-sit-like-a-frog\">Why Does a French Bulldog Often Sit like a Frog?<\/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\/05\/french-bulldog-laying-down-like-a-frog.jpg\" alt=\"french bulldog laying down like a frog\" class=\"wp-image-10544\" title=\"french bulldog laying down like a frog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-laying-down-like-a-frog.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-laying-down-like-a-frog-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-laying-down-like-a-frog-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-laying-down-like-a-frog-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you\u2019ll look for your puppy only to find it laying down on its stomach, front legs forward and hind legs back\u2014just like a frog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be tempted to smile or even pick them up, but we\u2019re here to tell you that there\u2019s a good reason why your puppy should keep sitting like that for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French bulldogs are known for how quickly they&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bullymake.com\/blog\/bulldog-overheating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5810\">overheat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they face breathing problems their whole lives, they can\u2019t exert too much effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, they shouldn\u2019t run, go on long walks, or play with highly energetic dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This position helps them absorb whatever coolness there is in the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gradually, their body heat will disperse and your puppy will regain their normal body temperature (101\u00b0F \u2013 38\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-other-funny-positions-french-bulldogs-sit-in\">What Are Other Funny Positions French Bulldogs Sit In?<\/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\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny4.jpg\" alt=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" class=\"wp-image-10548\" title=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny4.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny4-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny4-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny4-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The frog position isn\u2019t the only funny sitting pose you\u2019ll often find your French bulldog in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For similar medical and physical reasons, your puppy might sit in one of the following postures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sitting Up and Down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"15311\">A French bulldog<\/a>\u00a0will sometimes sit on its bum, with its legs stretched in front of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is known as the sitting up and down position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Frenchie will help itself to this posture as a way to support their lower back and prop their bulky bellies forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some instances, your puppy sitting like this will mean that they\u2019re having lower-body or hip problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Puppy Position<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The puppy position, or the puppy sit, is the most common posture you\u2019ll find French bulldogs sitting in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s where they sink their bodies to one side while having one hind leg out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll support themselves up with the help of their two front legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not a healthy position to leave your puppy in and they\u2019ll only sit like that if they\u2019re feeling pain in their spine, knee, or back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check with a vet to see if it\u2019s just a temporary issue, like a muscle sprain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, your Frenchie might need to undergo physiotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-correct-my-french-bulldogs-posture\">Should I Correct My French Bulldog\u2019s Posture?<\/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\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny2.jpg\" alt=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" class=\"wp-image-10546\" title=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny2.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny2-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny2-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, you don\u2019t need to pick your puppy up when they\u2019re sitting silly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially in their growing phase, a French bulldog needs to sit in weird positions to encourage proper muscle growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, however, if their funny sitting habits continue, you may need to take your Frenchie to a vet for a check-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sooner you address sensitive issues, such as arthritis, the faster your puppy will recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\">Wrapping Up<\/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\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny3.jpg\" alt=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" class=\"wp-image-10547\" title=\"french bulldog sitting funny\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny3.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny3-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny3-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/french-bulldog-sitting-funny3-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do French bulldogs sit funny?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, there are many reasons why your Frenchie sits in silly positions, including alleviating the pain in its lower body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s only when you find them frequently sitting in these strange poses that you should be concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, with that said, make sure that you\u2019re closely monitoring your French bulldog\u2019s sitting habits so that you can identify any possible problems early on.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering why do french bulldogs sti funny? 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