{"id":9482,"date":"2022-03-21T18:24:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T18:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=9482"},"modified":"2023-08-22T12:31:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T12:31:20","slug":"how-much-exercise-does-a-french-bulldog-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-much-exercise-does-a-french-bulldog-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Exercise Does a French Bulldog Need? Quick Guide &#038; Tips"},"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\/03\/How-Much-Exercise-Does-a-French-Bulldog-Need-featured-image.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog running on the grass\" class=\"wp-image-9493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Much-Exercise-Does-a-French-Bulldog-Need-featured-image.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Much-Exercise-Does-a-French-Bulldog-Need-featured-image-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Much-Exercise-Does-a-French-Bulldog-Need-featured-image-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Much-Exercise-Does-a-French-Bulldog-Need-featured-image-705x397.webp 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\">How Much Exercise Does a French Bulldog Need? Quick Guide &#038; Tips<\/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 22, 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=\"5350\">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 have a bad reputation for being lazy and sleepy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But any Frenchie owner will tell you that\u2019s not true!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French bulldogs can be a fireball of energy. They\u2019re also very social dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, because of their face shape, it can be dangerous to overexert your Frenchie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After bringing a new puppy home, you start wondering how to make sure it\u2019s happy and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, exercise can have many great benefits for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how much exercise a French bulldog needs, and how to make sure your dog\u2019s not being overworked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An adult&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5351\">French bulldog<\/a>&nbsp;needs around 60 minutes of exercise every day to stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They don\u2019t need any scheduled formal exercises. It\u2019s best to do low-intensity exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take them for daily short walks or play with them using toys.<\/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=\"#does-your-french-bulldog-need-to-exercise\">Does Your French Bulldog Need to Exercise?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-affects-your-french-bulldogs-activity\">What Affects Your French Bulldog\u2019s Activity?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-exercise-is-best-for-your-french-bulldog\">What Exercise Is Best for Your French Bulldog?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#wrapping-up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-your-french-bulldog-need-to-exercise\">Does Your French Bulldog Need to Exercise?<\/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\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-looking-up.jpg\" alt=\"French Bulldog looking up\" class=\"wp-image-1866\" title=\"Prerequisites and precautions for using a harness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-looking-up.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-looking-up-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-looking-up-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-looking-up-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone knows French bulldogs for being sleepy dogs, so do they really need exercise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer\u2019s yes. They may not need formal exercises, but they still need to get plenty of activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercising can have many great benefits for your pet\u2019s health, some of which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Keeping a healthy weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharpening of skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social interaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental stimulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with most humans, exercise is important to your dog\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps maintain a healthy body and keeps muscles stretchy and strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frenchies can suffer many medical conditions because of the way they\u2019re&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5352\">bred<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise can help keep your dog healthy for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also help reduce the chances of your furball getting diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does it help with physical health, but exercise can also improve mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your puppy\u2019s exercising,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.balancebehaviour.org\/endorphins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5353\">chemicals<\/a>&nbsp;released in its brain make it happier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you introduce a wide variety of games, it will keep your pup\u2019s mental skills sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, one of the most important benefits is social interactions. We all know that dogs are social creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means they need to play with other dogs and humans to stay happy and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, exercise can even help with training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dog trainers say that dogs that get frequent exercise are easier to train and are better behaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-affects-your-french-bulldogs-activity\">What Affects Your French Bulldog\u2019s Activity?<\/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\/french-bulldog-resting-with-owner-from-a-walk.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog resting with owner from a walk\" class=\"wp-image-9492\" title=\"French bulldog resting with owner from a walk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-resting-with-owner-from-a-walk.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-resting-with-owner-from-a-walk-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-resting-with-owner-from-a-walk-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-resting-with-owner-from-a-walk-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A few factors affect how much exercise your French bulldog needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though they\u2019re a fireball of energy, French bulldog puppies don\u2019t actually need a lot of exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A five-month-old puppy will only need about 15 minutes of daily exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something that\u2019s important to note is that you shouldn\u2019t be exercising a dog that\u2019s less than four months old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they get older, Frenchies will need more exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule of thumb, add five minutes to the workout for every month your puppy grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs are pack animals, but some dogs tend to be more social and energetic than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how active your dog is, exercise time will be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the pups will even wear themselves out if they really like to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of their flat faces, French bulldogs can sometimes have a problem breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will greatly affect how often they can exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always monitor your pup while they\u2019re exercising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure they aren\u2019t struggling in any way or looking stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could mean that you\u2019re overworking them and they need shorter exercise periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other symptoms of overworking your French bulldog can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive drooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheezing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-exercise-is-best-for-your-french-bulldog\">What Exercise Is Best for Your French Bulldog?<\/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\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-walking-on-grass-with-ears-up.jpg\" alt=\"French Bulldog walking on grass with ears up\" class=\"wp-image-1863\" title=\"What are the advantages and benefits of a harness?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-walking-on-grass-with-ears-up.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-walking-on-grass-with-ears-up-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-walking-on-grass-with-ears-up-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/French-Bulldog-walking-on-grass-with-ears-up-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re more familiar with how much exercise your French bulldog needs, let\u2019s talk about the types of exercise that are best for Frenchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest, most effective way to exercise your French bulldog is to take them for a walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A daily walk can do wonders for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your furball\u2019s stuck at home all day with little to do, it can take it out on your shoes and couch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking it out for a walk will keep it happy and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walks also help maintain a healthy mindset. It mimics the \u201chunt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As descendants of wild animals, dogs want to hunt for food. While this won\u2019t be the goal of your walk, your Frenchie will still use a lot of the same skills. Allow them to sniff and interact with new places and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will also provide you with a great opportunity for bathroom breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can train your Frenchie to use a litter box, it\u2019s best to let it do its business outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dog doesn\u2019t have to be walking for the entire time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sniffing, pooping, and stopping are all normal parts of the walk and are part of the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since French bulldogs are so small, what time you choose to walk them matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They like the sun but can overheat really quickly. It\u2019s best to walk them early in the morning or just before sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interactive Toys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your French bulldog\u2019s more of an indoor pup, there are other things you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=interactive%20dog%20toys&amp;language=en_US&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;linkId=e6b3b7079a992a5c72c76d93ecea5ee4&amp;tag=pawsinsider-20\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"17973\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"17595\" data-lasso-name=\"Interactive dog toys on Amazon\">interactive toy<\/a>\u00a0will make sure your dog\u2019s exercising without having to leave the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will take care of the exercise and mental stimulation needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to find other ways to keep your dog socially happy, like organizing play dates with other dogs.<\/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=\"5355\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-toys-bulldogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5356\">Top 22 Types of Toys That Bulldogs Like<\/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\/best-toys-bulldogs\/\" 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=\"5357\"><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=\"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\/03\/owner-and-french-bulldog-walking-on-the-beach.webp\" alt=\"owner and French bulldog walking on the beach\" class=\"wp-image-9496\" title=\"owner and French bulldog walking on the beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-and-french-bulldog-walking-on-the-beach.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-and-french-bulldog-walking-on-the-beach-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-and-french-bulldog-walking-on-the-beach-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-and-french-bulldog-walking-on-the-beach-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people think French bulldogs are inactive and lazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. They need regular exercise to stay healthy, but how much exercise does a French bulldog need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer will depend on your dog\u2019s age, personality, and health condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As your puppy gets older, it\u2019ll need more exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dogs, however, are lazier than others, especially if they have trouble breathing or other medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While your pet is exercising, you have to watch them to make sure they\u2019re not over-exerting themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also customize the exercise according to your and your pet\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking\u2019s always a good option, but it\u2019s not the only thing your dog can do to stay healthy.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how much exercise does a french bulldog need? 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