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The French Bulldog The history of the French Bulldog dates back well over 100 years and it has more than likely been bred down from the courageous mastiffs that were once used as guardians and battle dogs by the Romans. This is how we came by the British Bulldog and it was around the 1800s that the breed started to change into the little dog that you see today. By the 1850s in England you could look upon various types of Frenchies.. those with erect ears, rose ears, long or short of leg or long or short of muzzle,...the Industrial Revolution started around this time and many English workers were being replaced by machinery so in a effort to survive, many moved to France and with them came the little Bulldog. France fell in love with the little dog to the point that by the 1860s the breed was virtually extinct in England! Among the first Parisians to fancy the Frenchie were the prostitutes or streetwalkers who displayed them as guardians...then came the wealthy socialites who portrayed the little Bulldog as a status symbol,...quite the fashion statement that the dog was, the French, over 50 years developed a more uniform type of Frenchie, thus by 1880s they had produced the Bouldedouge Francais and by the 1890s the English starting re-importing the Pedigreed French Bulldog... referring to them as the Toy Bulldog. By the late 1890s there were a few Frenchies in America and this is where the dog came into its own, they developed the consistency of the Frenchies unique Bat ears and also were the first to write a Breed standard and organize an official breed club registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) If you are looking for a dog that assimilates well into apartment living Doesn’t shed much Doesn’t bark much Has a wonderful sense of humour... as long as you are the victim Affectionate, loving and loyal...as long as you are holding food Loves kids...But children must be taught respect for animals and that is your job as the adult. Then this is the breed for you.
Kennel ”Orange Frenchies” Owner : Rudi Cabrijan Cover Maj 2015
Orange Frenchies After 25 years of coexistence with the Bulldogs think I am free to write about the energy that runs between dog and owner, and breeder.
Selectively choose beautiful specimens for breeding dogs and they make me very proud. But the selection itself, good dogs and many exhibitions, are not enough to guarantee success. And here in the story enters the energy of the owner which is very important for the end result, and that is smart, beautiful and successful dog. The dogs absorb the energy of the owner and eventually becoming like him. After years of tracking my puppies and their owners I’ve met personally, I can say that if the owner has a positive energy, the synergy of these two energy and personality gives the dog a special stamp. I have seen many beautiful dogs that have become literally ugly because their owners are ugly inside, and were full of negative energy that is converted to a dog. It may sound unbelievable, but it’s true. Owners who radiate positive energy and that are beautiful in their inner being, translate the same thing on their dogs. Therefore, my advice to you - love your dog, talk to them as much as possible, it does not matter whether they understand everything or not, but so will know that they are important to you. Equally adjust to the needs of your dogs and their capabilities because if you decide to have a French Bulldog, then it becomes full member of your family and so you need to treat it like one. Do not worry, it’s not an exaggeration, the dog will that give back to you in the best possible way because of his love, respect and loyalty towards you are invaluable. Rudi Cabrijan
KENNEL NORHEIMTUNET Norway’s most winning French bulldog breeder in 2014. Best male in Norway in 2014 2x BIS puppy at Norwegian Bulldog Club special show 1x BIS breeder at Norwegian Bulldog Club special show Perfect bloodlines, health and exterior is granted at our kennel. All the dogs live with us as beloved family member. Our passion and motto JOY AND PRIDE
KENNEL NORHEIMTUNET Mestevinnende Fransk Bulldog oppdretter i Norge 2014 Beste hannhund i Norge 2014 2 x BIS valp på Norsk Bulldog Klubb spesial show 1 x BIS Oppdretter på Norsk Bulldog spesial show Perfekte blodlinjer, helse og eksteriør er en selvfølge i vårt oppdrett. Alle hundene lever isammen med oss som fullverdige familiemedlemmer. Vår lidenskap og motto: OUR JOY AND PRIDE
A’VIGDORS FRENCHBULLDOGS KENNEL The first French Bulldogs appeared in my house in 1979. But we registered our kennel in RUSSIAN KINOLOGICAL FEDERATION (RKF) and FCI in 1995. The same year I became RKF and FCI all round judge and since that time I have judged in almost all European countries, USA and Latin America. I have been in charge of the breeding commission of Russian Kynological Federation for a long time. Nowadays I am an RKF advisor in cynology. We have no kennel in the conventional sense of the word, that is, buildings with aviary and the cells - all our dogs live in a comfortable home environment. I have at home just four of them. Katya (our talented handler), Marina, Tatyana, Svetlana, Olga, Irina, Alla, Pavel, Tatyana, Vera, Valeriy, Andrey, Anastasia, Maria, Svetlana, Olga, Irina, Svetlana, Oksana, Valentina, Yulia-they have built our big team providing an opportunity to our dogs to live as beloved pets..
As a child of the 80s i was constantly surrounded by animals, harbored a special affection for them. At the beginning of the 90’s,i decide to redirect my life education, related to animals, veterinary enrolled. During my schooling,slowly i entering in the world of kinology,from then she become my hobby,passion and big love ! Even then i used to feel special love for molossians, especially french and english bulldogs. First french bulldog in our lives came 5 years ago, bringing in my family great joy and happiness, their extraordinary character just thrilled us , the energy they have in side of them and all the love they show to us, is a major that influenced us to start with them breeding. French bulldogs we started to present at the shows in 2011. And the excellent results have encouraged us to exert ourselves even more, and breed our beautiful and healthy individuals, with great character ,good health and at the same time closest to their standards.When i say “closest� it means that the ideal dog is not exist,we can only tray to get close to that.
Our goal as a breeders, is not to have many dogs and many litters over a year, our goal is to have fewer, but higher quality dogs. I know very well, that is a difficult way but also very correct…the point of the breeder is not to breed quantity but quality . We hope and we will try, to make selection and really get the best that can be obtained. We are trying for our girls, in our future litters to choose healthy and beautiful dogs! It does not mean that we will just throw in the selection dogs who are winning at the shows but dogs that give beautiful children.
After many years in kinology ,i learn, that the Large number of titles does not mean that thоse dogs give good offspring . As breeder i must to tell many thanks to my husband Stevan Stanojevic for support and all the courage which i need in this beautiful hobby. As veterinarian he is always next to me and our frenchies, trying to give them all the veterinary care that this sensitive breed needs After all, one thing i can say,and that is: “until we exist,frenchies will be always next to us” With love Leniter corde kennel
Kennel “Iz Palevyh Buldogov” was formed 15 years ago. During this time our dogs took part on the largest and prestigious shows of the World. We received many titles. also we have in our kennel of 3 Champions of Europe, Champion Cruft’s, the Young World and European champions , many Interchampions and Multichampions. The owner of kennel - Elena Kozhevnikova www .frbull.com e-mail: <frbulldog@mail.ru>
Bullystyle´s We Show with Pride and Breed with Care and Affection. Website adress is: http://bullystylebulldogs.skysite.dk/
Finding a French bulldog Puppy Advice So you have read all the books,magazine, look at Fb, talked with other owners, saw that cute French bulldog puppy and decided that the French bulldog is really what you want, and fits into your living standards. Where do you go to find one? Well first,” stay clear from resellers” . You may have heard this advice before and wondered why? The answer is simple: most buy puppies from irresponsible Breeder and suspicious quality puppies. They will all tell you that they have a special breeder they work with or that the puppies are from a “local breeder”, but you can’t contact them or even get the breeder’s name without buying the dog. No ethical dog breeders will sell to a resellers, because ethical breeders want to be the ones to screen the homes to which their puppies go. Now that you have identified the breed that suits you and your lifestyle best, its time to find a responsible breeder. So where DO you find a French bulldog puppy? Most breeders will screen you and verify to their satisfaction that you will make a good owner for one of their puppies. This is not only common, it should be expected. Be wary of someone who is willing to sell you a puppy without properly checking you out. Ethical breeders care about where their puppies end up and will be your best resource to answer questions you may have in a week or in five years. A responsible breeder is the best source for a well-bred, healthy dog. The breeder will carefully select the parents of each litter to emphasize desirable attributes and minimize faults in their progeny.” Some people breed dogs only to produce puppies to sell. These individuals have no regard for the advancement of that breed; they are motivated solely by profit.” Responsible breeders will never breed a litter without considering the advancement of the breed. Each litter should improve the quality of breeding stock, resulting in Another good reason to buy a puppy from a breeder is that gives you the opportunity to interact with the puppy’s siblings and dam, also possibly the sire. You can, therefore, form a general impression of what the future holds for the puppy you take home. Buying from a breeder means that you are part of an extended family. Most breeders expect a call if the dog has a crisis at any stage in its life so they can help you understand and cope with the problem.
This can be especially comforting for the first time dog owners who can’t even imagine what kinds of questions they’ll have in the future. Visit as many breeders as possible for your breed. Examine the premises to make sure they are clean and that the dogs appear to be well cared for. Puppies should be clean, well fed, lively and friendly, without any signs of illness such as runny nose or eyes, skin sores, or dirty ears or fleas. Your puppy may be sold with a requirement for spay/neuter or on limited registration. Breeders who carefully evaluate the puppies their dogs have produced will want only those dogs that have something to offer the breed to be used for breeding. As the puppy buyer, it is your responsibility to respect the wishes and experience of the breeder. Talk with the breeder and get all the details worked out in advance. A written contract with all terms and conditions carefully laid out and understood by both parties is a necessity. Keep in mind that not all provisions of a contract need to be enforced, but a carefully written document, fair and agreed to by both breeder and purchaser, is the best protection both can have. Every breeder at some point will have a puppy that does not meet the standard or has one of a number of problems. That doesn’t make the dog inferior, but you need to know what you are getting. Buy from an ethical breeder and ask questions, look at the dogs, see if things sound right, then make your decision. Below will be some helpful questions to ask a breeder.
Questions to ask a breeder before buying a puppy from him? Are your Puppies Registered? Do you have the litter Registrations forms now? Do you have a Pedigree available for me to see or have? How Long have you been breeding French bulldogs? (if only a short period of time, from where or whom did you learn about French bulldogs?) How many litters have you raised? How many litters has this bitch produced? Are the sire or dam on your premises for me to see? (you should see at least the dam) Have your pups been check for entropies? Are you a member of any recognized French bulldog clubs, FCI registered? What food are you feeding the pups? Where does the breeder keep his French bulldogs? Inspect their living conditions. Do you have a sales and/or breeders contract? What type of health guarantee do you offer? Do you provide some type of “Care Package of Instructions”, to help me care for my new puppy? How is the puppy being sold, Limited or full registration, and/or a spay/neuter contract? Do you have a record of the shots, med’s, Vet visits, etc., that the pups have had?
These questions should be asked and answered to your satisfaction. The same will apply to the breeders questions to you. It’s a great breed and the needs is very simple, give it respect and care, be responsible!
In this day of the Internet it’s possible to buy a puppy from another state and have it shipped to you. Keep in mind that doing this requires absolute trust in the other party. Get recommendations, talk with other buyers, and don’t skip checking the references. There are many sides to the shipping issue. Some people don’t think twice about shipping a puppy based on faith in the breeder, others will only buy a dog this way if they can personally pick up the puppy. Still others won’t fly a puppy or adult dog for any reason. It’s a personal choice you have to make after carefully checking out the alternatives. There are merits to all sides of this issue. The most important thing to keep in mind is that French bulldogs and heat (and stress) are not a good mix. Part of the formula for decision knows the personality and health of the puppy or dog.
Judging the French Bulldog ‘Putting Health First’ by Penny Rankine-Parsons
Judges must take conformation related health problems and temperament into account when making their decisions, as well as breed type. Judges must ensure that all show dogs are fit and healthy and that prizes should never be awarded to dogs which are visibly suffering from any condition which would adversely affect their health or welfare. Particular points of concern for individual breeds may include features not specifically high lighted in the breed standard including current issues.In some breeds,features may be listed which, if exaggerated, might potentially affect the breed in the future. Points of concern for special attention by judges for the French Bulldog • Breathing difficulties • Pinched nostrils • Very prominent eyes and incomplete blink • Irregular bite i.e. overshot, level or wry • Overly short neck – predisposes to breathing problems • Screw tail, lack of tail, inverted or tight tail • Exaggerated top line • Signs of dermatitis
Introduction: French Bulldogs are the descendants of a dwarf version of the Bulldog, and there are some structural anomaly present associated with the breedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conformation. French Bulldogs are classified structurally and developmentally as a brachycephalic and chondrodystrophic breed. A Frenchie skull typically has a short face compared to the length of the cranium; and the other bones in the skeleton show an abnormal type of development, chondrodystrophy which results in a shortening of the vertebrae and of the long bones of the limbs. The chondrodystrophic brachycephalicskeleton,though characteristic of this and other breeds, is structurally atypical, with the potential to cause some inherent physical problems. That said Frenchies are generally healthy, long-lived and active dogs.. As breed enthusiasts we keep the health status of the breed under constant surveillance and we are committed to taking action, to ensure the breedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health is not compromised as a consequence of exaggeration. The show ring is one place where we can demonstrate how fit and healthy they are. This guide should be read in conjunction with the Breed Standard to explain what judges should expect to find when examining a healthy Frenchie in the show ring. The Kennel Club does not expect judges to apply the knowledge or level of diagnosis that a vet would be capable of. We however do expect our judges to be knowledgeable about the anatomy and sound movement of the breed and, to be able to recognise potential health and welfare issues in the ring and judge accordingly.
Breed Standard: The conformation of the French Bulldog needs to be understood in context in order to assess any risks of exaggeration This document highlights specific areas from the French Bulldog Breed Standard which have the potential to cause health issues.
AREAS REQURING SPECIAL ATTENTION GENERAL APPEARANCE: Key Health Points No point exaggerated, balance essential Dogs showing respiratory distress highly undesirable
TEMPERAMENT:
Key Health Points A Frenchie should have a sound temperament as well as a sound body. A perfect conformation cannot compensate for a bad temperament in a dog whose primary function is to be a companion. Any Frenchie showing signs of aggression towards people should not be tolerated or bred from as this trait is completely wrong for the breed. A lethargic disinterested Frenchie is also not typical of the breed
HEAD AND SKULL:
Head square in appearance and in proportion to dog’s size‘. Key Health Point Excessively large heads make self-whelping an impossibility. ‘The skin covering the skull and forehead should be supple enough to allow fine wrinkling when the dog is alert‘. Key Health Point Excessive wrinkling or loose skin may be a predisposition to skin infections. ‘Well defined muzzle broad, deep and set back, muscles of cheeks well developed‘. Key Health Points A French Bulldog with a well defined broad, deep muzzle will have the supporting bony structure underneath to a) support the tissues b) to have room for nasal passages c) to have the bone structure for the correct width of jaw and dentition. An over nose wrinkle must never interfere with the nostrils or the line of layback. It must never impinge on the lower eyelids NOTE- The over nose wrinkle is very small in comparison to the Bulldog’s nose roll. ‘Lower jaw deep, square, broad, slightly undershot and turned up.’ Key Health Points Too great a degree of undershot can lead to the inability to grasp and pick up food and the inability to sever the umbilical cord from the placenta in new born pups without our intervention. If the underjaw is too short it can lead to a less defined muzzle or flatter face which in turn have associated problems. Nose black and wide , relatively short‘ with open nostrils Key Health Points It is essential for any breed of dog with a short muzzle to have large OPEN NOSTRILS, so that with the least effort a sufficient amount of air can be supplied to the lungs. The nares should not have been surgically enlarged. A narrow muzzle or extremely short nose and pinched nostrils are obviously undesirable.
NOSTRILS
1. Closed. - not acceptable. 2. Stenosed. - not acceptable if accompanied by mouth breathing or any signs of respiratory compromise. 3 Slightly Stenosed - acceptable unless the dog shows additional signs of respiratory compromise 4 Open for this breed.
If you suspect that nostrils have been surgically enlarged, please refer to he show vet for confirmation, you should withhold any award . Please ensure that you watch the video ‘Making Assessment of Dogs Respiration’ at the bottom of this page
EYES:
Moderate size, round, neither sunken nor prominent, showing no white when looking straight forward; Key Health Points There should be no tear staining from the eyes. This may be a sign of blocked tear ducts, or other abnormalities of the eyelids causing irritation. Be aware that tear stains are more obvious in light coloured dogs, but brindles can have excess tearing equally as much. Look out for damp wet wrinkles. The eyes should not be bulbous this may be an indication of shallow eye sockets.. Large eyes or bulbous eyes can be more susceptible to damage and injury. Eyes should not show any signs of redness or irritation No entropion or extropion It is important that there is good fill under the eyes and the facial bones are not sunken or compressed as it may lead to a) crowded nasal cavities and restricted airflow. b) possible problems with tear ducts c) loose skin about the eye may lead to eye infections or even cherry eye Occasionally, there is a noticeable un-pigmented third eyelid usually indicative of pied ancestry. This is not a health problem . With puppies/young dogs who’s eyes can appear large in comparison to an adult, this is acceptable as when the head matures, the un-pigmented third eyelid may no longer be obvious.
EARS:
‘The opening to the ear canal should be wide and open.’ Key Health Points French Bulldogs can suffer from recurring ear infections and it is very important that the ear canal should wide enough to give clear view down into the ear. to facilitate easy cleaning etc and hopefully reduce the number of Frenchies who suffer repeated ear infections.
MOUTH:
Slightly undershot. Teeth sound and regular, but not visible when the mouth is closed. Tongue must not protrude Key Health Points The mouth should only be slightly undershot and the jaws sufficiently broad for the six incisors to be set in a straight even row between the canines A jumble of teeth may indicate a narrow jaw A wry mouth is one in which the lower jaw is twisted to one side, placing the upper and lower jaws out of line with each other. Telltale signs are often that the nostrils are not the same size, as one will be narrowed by the slight twist of the face, and the line between the lips may be askew. A wry mouth is a definite fault . The tongue must never show. as it can be an indication of a mouth fault or of a long tongue which may be associated with Brachycephalic Airways Syndrome
NECK:
Powerful, well arched and thick, of moderate length’ Key Health Points It is essential that a Frenchies has enough neck to allow room for the internal airway structures. Though you can’t see a dog’s palate, throat, nasal cavities, or larynx, you can usually tell whether it has airway problems by watching and listening to it. If a Frenchie cannot walk around the ring in cool weather without becoming obviously stressed and showing noisy and laboured breathing, it does not have a good airway. The neck vertebra provide the attachment for the muscles which help lift and extend the front legs so good neck construction aids front conformation and movement.
BODY;
Cobby, muscular and well rounded with deep, wide brisket and ribs well sprung. Strong gently roached back. Good ‘cut up‘. The body while broader at the shoulders should narrow slightly beyond the ribs to give definition to the relatively short thick strong muscular loin. Key Health Points and Points of Concern Many Frenchies are becoming too short overall and particularly worrying is the tendency to shorten up in rib as well as loin. Being too short reduces the heart and lung capacity as well as the abdominal capacity for the internal organs and in the bitch especially the room to carry puppies. Although the breed standard calls for a short and compact body, it should not be too short as the standard also calls for good proportion. Frenchies can have a high incidence of vertebral malformations, and also of premature degeneration of the intervertebral discs.
The shorter the back, the more extreme the degree of malformation of the vertebrae is possible. If the spine is excessively shortened the size of the chest cavity is reduced, which restricts the lung capacity and compromises an already marginal respiratory system. Excessive shortening of the back can also affect gait, particularly if the dog is so close coupled that its gait is crabbed as it tries to prevent its hind feet overtaking its front feet. If the spine is so short that there is not enough length of neck, the reach of the forelimbs will be reduced, as the neck muscles that move the forelimbs forward will be unable to shorten sufficiently to produce a good forward motion at the shoulder. if the loin is too short we compromise the abdominal organs particularly in the breeding bitch The chest should be deep and capacious and well let down between the forelegs to allow for plenty of heart and lung capacity. The shape of the rib cage is rounded with ribs well sprung where they attach to the thoracic vertebrae and should curve round to their connection with the sternum. A ribcage of this shape ,short front legs and wide set shoulders all contribute to the Frenchies disadvantaged ability to converge its legs naturally to overcome lateral instability as the Frenchie moves forward at increasing speed. The brisket should begin to curve up at the division between the ribs and the abdominal cavity, creating a tucked up waist. The French Bulldog is a short coupled dog. The coupling being the distance between the last rib and the pelvis. This area should be muscular and strong in order to transmit the powers of propulsion to the front end. The dog should not be so short coupled as to impede free movement. The croup is sloping and rounded off but as the pelvis is set at a relatively steep angle , there is a tendency for lack of angulation in the hind quarters. When viewed from above, the body while broad at the shoulders should narrow beyond the ribs at the loin and widen again slightly at the hindquarters. This view should conveying the overall impression of strength and unity between these parts.
HINDQUARTERS:
Legs strong, muscular and relatively longer than forelegs, with moderate angulation. Absolute soundness essential. Hocks well let down. Key Health Points Rear legs are strong with well muscled first and second thighs The muscles should be well developed and defined but never bulbous and exaggerated . If you find on examination that there is uneven muscle development that is usually an indication of a possible spinal defect or previous back injury. Lack of muscle can be the result of not enough exercise but again it can be an indication of a underlying problem No looseness of joints should be acceptable in an adult Moderate angulation both front and rear facilitates sounder joints Balanced angulation facilitates good foot timing which is an important factor in sound gait.
FEET:
Small, compact and placed in continuation of line of leg, with absolutely sound pasterns. Hindfeet rather longer than forefeet.Toes compact; well knuckled; nails short, thick and preferably black. Key Health Point Sound pasterns essential for locomotion. Well trimmed nails help keep the foot shape Long untrimmed nails contribute to the foot splaying and becoming weak
TAIL:
Undocked, short, set low, thick at root, tapering quickly towards tip, preferably straight and long enough to cover anus. Never curling over back nor carried gaily A short, natural undocked tail set low, in line with the curvature of the body. The ideal length being just sufficient to cover the anal orifice. Longer tails are acceptable providing they do not extend beyond the groin . Kinked tail are also acceptable. The tail must not be carried above the top line even when moving. Key Health Points Tails with a minor kink are acceptable. COMPLETE LACK OF TAIL IS AN UNDESIRABLE FEATURE, as are tails which are very tightly clamped to the rear or which turn in towards the body as this type can be prone to infection under the tail or in the tail pocket. A straight obvious tail has the potential to improve health is so many ways. It will take a long time to achieve as the norm, but it is worth striving for. The tail is not merely an inconsequential appendage. It is an anatomically and physiologically significant structure which has many biological functions that should not be underestimated. Tail muscles are important in stabilising the vertebral column and supporting the action of the extensor muscles of the back as well as those of the croup and buttocks. As we know, our breed is in need of all the help it can get in those areas. An absence of adequate development and function of these muscles may also result in rectal dilatation, rectal sacculation and faecal incontinence and it has been shown that those brachycephalic breeds, which have naturally docked tails show a predisposition to perianal hernia. The normal canine tail consists of approximately 20 highly mobile vertebrae . A naturally docked breed will have than 6 vertebrae in their tails, most Frenchies have only 1 or 2 which are often deformed or even none at all. How do we get back to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tailâ&#x20AC;? Exactly the same way as we let it disappear. Breeders should be selecting stock with tails as they select for all other good traits. Unless Judges play their part as well, here is small hope of improvement.
GAIT/MOVEMENT:
Free and flowing. Soundness of movement of the utmost importance The French Bulldog is light on its feet for a heavy built dog, with a gait which is flowing, quick and vigorous, smooth, and lively As with all breeds of dog, the legs both front and rear will attempt to converge towards the midline (single track) as the dogs moves from a trot to a faster speed in order to minimise the body rolling from side to side caused by lateral instability.
Seen coming towards you at the trot, the Frenchie will endeavor to single track, but is at a disadvantage to do so because of his wide chest and relatively short legs The front legs move as a straight line, attempting to converge but only very slightly. The rear legs are set closer together than the front, and should be just visible through the front legs. When the dog is coming forward, the rear feet travel inside the line of the front feet , hind paw prints falling inside of the front paw prints, resulting in two tracks of prints. Viewed from the side, the dog should use forelegs and rear legs with equal efficiency. the top line is maintained, and there is no undue undulation There is a gentle sway to the rear caused by lateral instability Key Health Points Emphasise must be placed on sound movement , soundness of movement encompasses more than just locomotion. To move, the dog must be able to breath easily, so he must have good airways and he must be constructed correctly ie good spine, neck etc The French Bulldogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gait requires strength and firmness of back as the thrust of the rear quarters is transmitted through the back to the front assembly, the moderate angulation and relatively short body go together to produce a medium length stride without the back and front feet interfering with each other. Lameness may be an indication of an underlying muscle or skeletal health issue Inability to walk without skipping or missing steps in the rear legs may be an indication of Patellar Luxation A wobbly, or unsteady, hind gait may be an indication of a back problem or other musculo-skeletal issue Twisting of the lower ends of the radius and ulna or tibia and fibula due to uneven growth of these pairs of bones may lead to various signs standing or on the move - protruding elbows, bow legs or pinning - and this could lead to weakness and injury
COAT
Texture fine, smooth, lustrous, short and close. Key Health Point Thin patches, or areas of baldness may indicate an underlying skin or medical condition
COLOUR
All acceptable coats shades should be lustrous brilliant and clear, with a good depth of colour , never giving a grey, blue or muddy appearance. Shades of fawn may vary, very pale fawn may loose the black pigmentation of the nose, eyerims and nails which is highly undesirable. Key Healthy Point The dilute colours Blue and liver with their various patterns are unlikely to be seen in the UK show ring, but are associated with Colour Dilution Alopecia
SIZE:
Ideal weight: dogs:12.7kg (28 Ib); bitches:10.9kg (24Ib). Soundness not to be sacrificed to smallness. A Frenchie meeting the above should be in the vicinity of 10 - 11 inches (26.5 -28 cm), whereas a dog towards the upper end of the weight range (30lbs) could be nearer 13 inches (33cm), when measured at the withers, The French Bulldog is a small dog and maintaining the correct size with soundness, balance and proportion is most important. A 10% variation in weight (22 - 26lbs for bitches and 26 -30 lbs dogs) above or below the ideal is acceptable Key Health Points If you can: easily feel the ribcage and the spine. The dog is too thin and undernourished . Dogs that are overweight, or in “soft” condition, may be getting insufficient exercise and are at increased risk of heart disease or musculo-skeletal conditions A dog is overweight if you cannot feel his ribs and has rolls of fat on his neck . He will have no discernible waist behind the ribs, when viewed from above, and you will be able to see excessive abdominal fat or a distended underline in profile. A Frenchie should be well covered but never fat., fat is not a substitute for substance
NOTE:
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. Key Health Point Monarchisms is an inherited condition and affected animals should not be bred from.
Dismissing a dog on the grounds of health or welfare: Regulation F(1)21n. Judges and Judging Judges may exclude any dog from the ring if it is considered not in a fit state for exhibition owing to savage disposition or suffering from any visible condition which adversely affects its health or welfare and the exclusion must be reported immediately by the judge/ steward to the Show Secretary. The judge’s decision is final and the dog shall be excluded from all subsequent competition at the Show. The judge must make a report to the Show Secretary at the first opportunity after the Show.
FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL) SECRETARIAT GENERAL: 13, Place Albert 1er B – 6530 Thuin (Belgique)
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FRENCH BULLDOG (Bouledogue Français)
2 TRANSLATION: Translator Ian Nicholson /FR/. Revised by RenĂŠe Sporre-Willes, Raymond Triquet and Claude Guintard. ORIGIN: France DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID STANDARD: 03.11.2014. UTILIZATION: Companion and Toy dog. FCI-CLASSIFICATION: Group 9
Companion and Toy Dogs. Section 11 Small Molossian Dogs. Without working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY: Probably decending, like all mastiffs, from the Epirus and the Roman Empire molossers, relative of the Bulldog of Great Britain, the Alaunts (tribe of the Middle Ages), the mastiffs and small-type mastiffs of France. The bulldog we know is the product of different crossings done by enthusiastic breeders in the popular quarters of Paris in the 1880s. During that period, the Bulldog was a dog belonging to Parisian market porters, butchers and coachmen, it soon won over high society and the artistic world by its particular appearance and character. It rapidly became popular. The first breed club was founded in 1880 in Paris. The first registration dates from 1885 and the first standard was established in 1898, the year in which the French Kennel Club recognized the French Bulldog breed. The first dog of this breed was shown at an exhibition as early as 1887. The standard, modified in 1931-1932 and 1948, was reformulated in 1986 by H.F. Reant with the collaboration of R. Triquet (F.C.I. publication 1987), then in 1994 by Violette Guillon (F.C.I. publication 1995) and in 2012 by the French Bulldog Club committee.
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3 GENERAL APPEARANCE: The type is of a small-sized molossian. A powerful dog for its small size, short, stocky, compact in all its proportions, smooth-coated, with a snub nose, erect ears and a naturally short tail. Must have the appearance of an active, intelligent, very muscular dog, of a compact build with a solid bone structure. No point is exaggerated compared to the others, which could spoil the dog’s general harmony, in appearance and in movement. IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the body – between the point of the shoulder and the point of the buttocks – slightly surpasses the height at the withers. The length of muzzle is about 1/6 of the total length of the head. BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT: Sociable, lively, playful, possessive and keen companion dog. HEAD: Must be strong, broad and square, covered by the skin of the head which forms symmetrical folds and wrinkles, without excess. CRANIAL REGION: Skull: Broad, almost flat from ear to ear, domed forehead. Proeminent superciliary arches, separated by a particularly developed furrow between the eyes. The furrow must not extend onto the skull. External occipital protuberance is barely developed. Stop: Pronounced. FACIAL REGION: The head of the Bulldog is characterized by a shortening of the maxillary-nasal part as well as a slight to moderate slope of the nose backwards. The nose is slightly upturned (“snub nose”). Nose: Black, broad, snubbed, with symmetrical and well opened nostrils, slanting towards the rear. The slope of the nostrils as well as the upturned nose must, however, allow normal nasal breathing. Muzzle: Very short, broad, with concentric symmetrical folds. Lips: Thick, a little loose and black. The upper lip meets the lower lip at its middle, completely covering the teeth. FCI-St. N° 101 / 17.04.2015
4 The profile of the upper lip is descending and rounded. The tongue must never show when the dog is not excited. Jaws/Teeth: Broad and powerful. The lower jaw projects in front of the upper jaw and turns up. The arch of the lower incisors is rounded. The jaw must not show lateral deviation, or torsion. The gap between the incisors of the upper and the lower jaw should not be strictly delimited, the essential condition being that the upper and the lower lips meet to completely cover the teeth. The lower incisors surpass the upper incisors. Sufficiently developed incisives and canines. Complete bite is desirable. Cheeks: Well developed. Eyes: Clearly visible eyes, striking with lively expression, set low, quite far from the nose and the ears, dark coloured, rather large, rounded, showing no trace of white (sclera) when the dog is looking straight forward. Rims of eyelids must be black. Ears: Medium size, wide at the base and rounded at the top. Set high on the head, but not too close together, carried erect. The ear is open towards the front. The skin must be fine and soft to the touch. NECK: Short, powerful, slightly arched, without dewlap, broadens towards the shoulder. BODY: Topline: Rising progressively, but not excessively, from the withers towards the loin. That conformation – also called roachback – is typical for the breed. Back: Broad and muscular, firm without slackness. Loin: Short, broad and arched. Croup: Well sloping. Chest: Cylindrical and well let down (slightly under the elbows); very well sprung ribs, so-called “barrel shaped”. Fore chest, broad and square-shaped, seen from the front. Underline and belly: Tucked up but not whippety. TAIL: Naturally short, ideally long enough to cover the anus, set low, rather straight, thick at the base and tapering at the tip.
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5 A kinked, knotted, broken or relatively long tail that does not reach beyond the point of the hocks, is admitted. It is carried low. Even in action, the tail must not rise above the horizontal. LIMBS: FOREQUARTERS: General appearance: Forelegs upright (and straight) seen in profile and from the front. Shoulder: Must be well laid back. Upper arm: Short, thick, muscular, slightly curved. Elbows: Close and tight to the body. Forearm: Short, straight and muscular. Carpus (Wrist): Solid and short. Metacarpus (Pastern): Short and slightly oblique seen in profile. Forefeet: Round, compact, of small dimension, i.e. «cat feet», turning slightly outward. The toes are tight, nails short, thick and black. HINDQUARTERS: General appearance: The hindlegs are strong and muscular, a little longer than the forelegs, thus raising the hindquarters. The legs are upright as seen both in profile and from behind. Thigh: Well muscled, firm. Hock joint: Quite well let down, neither too angulated nor too straight. Tarsus : solid. Metatarsus (Rear pastern): Short. Hind feet: Round, compact, turning neither inward nor outward. GAIT/MOVEMENT: The legs moving parallel to the median plane of the body, whether seen in front or in profile. Free, powerful and smooth movement. SKIN: Firm.
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COAT: Hair: Smooth coat, close, glossy and soft, without undercoat. Colour: fawn, brindled or not, with or without white spotting. Coat with colouring: Brindle: Fawn coat moderately characterized by transversal dark brindling creating a ‘tiger-marked’ effect, strongly brindled coats must not cover out the fawn ground colour. A black mask may be present. Limited white spotting is admissible. Fawn: Solid coat, from light fawn to dark fawn, sometimes presenting a paler colouring of the inclined parts, with or without a black mask, although masked subjects are preferred. Sometimes accompanied by limited white spotting. Coat with white spotting: Brindled with moderate or important white spotting: So-called ‘pied’, the spotting being ideally distributed over the entire subject. Some blotches on the skin are admissible. Fawn with moderate or important white spotting: So-called ‘fawn and white’, the spotting being ideally distributed over the entire dog. Some blotches of the skin are tolerated. The nose is always black, in all coat colours, never brown or blue. The allwhite subjects provided the edge of eyelids and nose are black – are admitted but not bred for, because of a risk of deafness. SIZE AND WEIGHT: Height at the withers: Males: 27–35 cm. Females: 24–32 cm. A deviation of 1 cm above and below the standard is tolerated. Weight: Males: 9–14 kg. Females: 8–13 kg. 500 g more than the standard weight is allowed when the subject is typical. FAULTS: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog. • Strongly flecked with black brindle with white coat. FCI-St. N° 101 / 17.04.2015
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7 Fawn and white coat strongly red speckled. In fawn coats, deep black trace extending along the spine. White stockings in brindles and fawns. Light-coloured nails.
SEVERE FAULTS: • Overtyped, exaggerated breed characteristics. • Muzzle too long or excessively short. • Tongue visible when mouth is closed. • Light eyes (hawk eye). • Horizontal topline from withers to loin. • Excessive depigmentation of the lips, nose, eyelids, the rim of which should never be entirely depigmented. • Pincer bite. DISQUALIFYING FAULTS: • Aggressive or overly shy dog. • Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified. • Lacks type: insufficient ethnic characteristics which result in the dog not really resembling other subjects of the breed. • Completely closed nostrils. • Torsion or lateral deviation of the jaw, resulting in the tongue constantly being visible. • Dog with lower incisors articulating behind upper incisors. • Dog with permanently visible canines (fangs), mouth being closed. • Heterochrome eyes (wall eye). • Colour of nose other than black. • Ears not carried erect. • Taillessness or ingrown tail. • Dewclaw on hindquarters. • Reversed hock. • Long, wired-haired or woolly coat.
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8 Colour not in accordance with what is prescribed in the standard, namely black, black with fawn markings (black and tan) and all dilutions of black with or without white spotting. Size and weight outside the standard limits. Respiratory distress. Deafness.
N.B.: • Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation, should be used for breeding. The latest amendments are in bold characters.
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Doris Boyd How to present a person who is full of life and love and dedicated to the family, people and bulldogs? True love for bulldogs inspired her way of life and the desire to pass her knowledge to others. The richest person is the person who has the knowledge, love and patience and who can and want to transmit it to the other generations. Therefore inspire new generations, to encourage the proud owners of their pets to perform their beautiful pets in the exhibition and presentation of them in the best possible way. Each seminar and training under the supervision of Mrs. Doris Boyd is a spectacle of professionalism, charisma, knowledge and art. We can write for days and still remain sketchy, because we always have something new to see and learn from Mrs. Doris Boyd:
“I do it all because I love our bulldogs and I care about the people that own and care for them.” In this section I will quote only a small part from educational seminars Mrs. Doris Boyd:
When I was asked to put in writing just a few of the really important things to remember when training or showing your dog. I’m not sure I can convey to you what I do or why I do it It’s all so automatic and that’s because I’ve been doing this for 50 years. Don’t just go in the ring and try out what I’m writing down. You’ve got to practice until your puppy knows what you expect of him Practice until it becomes so natural, you do it without thinking. These are suggestions that which may not all work for you. There are no hard fast rules for showing a dog. Whatever works for one may not work for another.
There are two things that I really insist on when teaching a class. Always use a loose lead and a soft gentle hand on your dog. I realize there are times when a correction has to be used but a soft gentle touch will let him know everything is alrightt again. I use a lot of grouching when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m showing. I can place a hand on his face and never say a word and he knows I have him, and everything is okayâ&#x20AC;Ś
Gaiting: If you have a problem with your puppy moving in a straight line beside you, some call it side winding, there are a couple of things you can do to discourage this kind of movement, before it becomes a habit. Most of this starts as a puppy while learning to gait. If the puppy moves in too close, our tendency is to use the lead to push/pull the puppy back away from the legs. Instead of pulling or pushing him away, just change hands with the lead and let him move on your right side. I always move a puppy on the left and right sides. It just makes sense if you always move the puppy on your left side and he is always looking up at you over his right shoulder, some muscles are not being used. If this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work, move out in front of the puppy and with bait or a toy, get him to come to you head on as you walk backwards. You might feel silly and look even sillier but it works. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this in the ring, just while practicing. It takes time....be patient ....
Professional handler - Aneliya Shankova
My name is Aneliya Shankova and I am from Bulgaria. My family and I have been having a kennel for Labradors and Whippets for almost 15 years now. I started handling at the age of 8, I’ve been doing this for 18 years now. So far I have trained and presented dozens of breeds, together we have won first places all over the world. My biggest achievements are the world and European titles as well as first prices at Cruft’s, Eurasia, Amsterdam winner, Luxemburg winner.
I made my first steps in the world of cynology thanks to a person who unfortunately is not with us any more – Anton Todorov. He was the one to show me what a dog show and a handler are. He was the first person to ensure everyone that “I have this in my heart”. Of course there are many other people I learnt and I will never stop learning from. My work with established dog breeders allows me to learn new things every single day. I have worked with many breeds so far. I am not sure I can list them all but I can mention the breeds I’ve been presentin the most often in the last few years: French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Samoyed, Pomeranian, Dalmatian, St. Bernard, Welsh corgi, Pharaoh Hound, Schnauzer, South Russian Ovcharka, Pyrenean Shepherd, Flat-coated Retriever and Basenji. I don’t really have a favourite breed. Still there are dogs you can work very easily and pleasantly with.
These dogs love shows, want to present themselves and always do it extremely well! There are many examples but one of the most successful partners I’ve ever had was a French Bulldog named Maximo de la Virreyna. I cannot describe what I feel when I show this dog. He walks like a champion, acts like a champion and that is the reason why he is such a big champion. It won’t be a mistake to say that he was born to win but also that I am lucky to be his handler.
The truth is that the life of a handler is not an ordinary life – your working day is not fixed, you cannot enjoy your weekends planning places to visit and people to meet. However, the possibility to travel around the world every week and to see places you’ve never seen before is incredible indeed. I think of this activity as of a hobby that brings me enormous pleasure. I can say of myself that I am really lucky for being able to turn the both activities I adore into a professional occupation. The first one I already mentioned is handling, the second one is sport. Apart from handling I work as a sports aerobics trainer for one of the leading sports clubs in the world. My days are full of dogs and children. Well, am I not really lucky!
More than 15 years ago one of the main persons in the Russian Cynology Federation gave me two very important advices that I stick to even today. The one was that if you want to be respected by others, your efforts have to be well paid. The other one was that you always have to present dogs of good qualities. You have to create the image that you only work with champions. The judges will remember this. It really is not easy for me to refuse an offer of a potential client but I sometimes have to.
The profession of the handler is one of the few occupations that not only require lots of knowledge but also strong love. Love for dogs, love for the work with them, knowing when and how to motivate them, knowing their inner world and talking to them without words. I don’t think anyone can do this. Working with animals definitely is not a profession but a calling. I don’t agree with the widespread perception that the handler is the shadow of the dog. A handler and a dog as a team is the most beautiful sight. The dog cannot succeed without the handler but the handler can also not succeed without the dog. That’s why it is so important for them to fight for the victory together! The mail rule in my job is to do this with a smile. Technically, I must say that the task of the handler is to highlight the advantages of the own dog and to hide the shortcomings. I love every dog I work with. Dogs are pure creatures that would accept anyone who treats them with love. That’s why we achieve so impressive results with them – world and European awards, Best Of Breed as well as repeatedly Best In Show!The advice I would give to starting handlers is not to take their job too commercially! Yes, it is a profession but in order to be good at it you have to do it with much love and with positive attitude. Enjoy handling, love animals and show it to them! Be honest when competing; respect your rivals and the judges.
Loveandbull Kennel English: The Loveandbull Kennel is a reference to the French Bulldog breed and breeders in Portugal. On this edition we will have a unique chance to learn and have an inside view from this couple’s work, with such great passion for the breed and that, in such little time, have already done so much to dignify the breed and put our country on the Frenchies map. Guilherme Rocha and Paula Raimundo are, beyond doubt, a reference, an inspiration and synonym of quality, balance, beauty and soundness of this breed, so stigmatized by the media and ruined by the puppy farmers. They represent a breath of fresh air in our breeding programs, so kind, warm and humble, always available to help... Features that can hardly be described on top breeders of their level. Lets know a little more about them... Portuguese: Os Loveandbull são uma referência em Portugal para o Bouledogue Francês e para os criadores da raça. Vamos nesta edição ter uma oportunidade única de aprender e ter uma visão intimista do trabalho deste casal apaixonado pela raça que em tão pouco tempo tanto fizeram para dignificar a raça e colocar o nosso país no mapa dos Frenchies. Guilherme Rocha e Paula Raimundo são sem dúvida uma referência, fonte de inspiração e sinónimo de qualidade, equilíbrio, beleza e saúde desta raça tão estigmatizada pelos media e cada vez mais estragada pelos oportunistas. São uma lufada de ar fresco na nossa criação, de uma simpatia, humildade e disponibilidade que raramente se podem descrever em criadores de tão elevado gabarito. Vamos conhecer um pouco mais...
I – How did the passion for Bouledogues begin? My passion for this breed is just 6 years old and it started when my wife decided to buy a French Bulldog male and soon after a female to breed later on. That’s when I started to study in detail the breed and I quickly realized that the ones we bought were far from being great, compared to the best there was in Europe. I also realized it was a very technical breed and that encouraged me because breeding good specimen would imply applying every genetic knowledge acquired for 20 years breeding Lovebirds. But nothing gets done without solid base so I started to import some great dogs from Russia, a high standard country in breeding of French Bulldog. Those dogs soon stood out at Portuguese shows and across borders.
II – Many breeders from other breeds when dedicated to Frenchies say that it is not a breed for beginners. How does a former Lovebirds breeder sees the challenge of the Bouledogue genetics and breeding? The whole reproduction process associated to the Frenchie breeding isn’t at all for beginners. Artificial inseminations, problems during gestation, c-sections, special attention on the first week of life and the fact that most mothers reject their pups, makes breeding French Bouledogue a very difficult task, taking 100% of our time when we have litters. If we add to that the many characteristics that need to be worked on which makes the matings so hard to chose, we rapidly conclude that breeding FB is not at reach for everybody. I’ve been studying the breed for 6 years and I still have many doubts that I would like to clarify and the more I learn, more doubts come across. Only someone with good genetics knowledge and will to improve can achieve success and stay in the spotlight. Matings have to be done trying to improve the faults without compromising what’s good. And it’s not mating titles or pedigrees that you achieve success. Genetics are universal wether you’re breeding birds, dogs or any other animal. The knowledge I’ve acquired in 20 years of breeding Lovebirds are a great asset that has kept me from making less mistakes than others and learn by observation of other peoples mistakes.
III – How do you outlook Frenchies in Portugal? Portugal has awaken very late to the selective breeding of FB when compared to the rest of Europe. A few years agora, the few existing breeders were involved in other breeds aswell and didn’t dedicate 100% of their time to this breed that, given its complexity, soon start showing a hard time. Nowadays it begins to exist a collective awareness that in order to evolve one must specialize and have a solid base to work with. We now see a massive import of great affix dogs that will be a great asset in the future, that is if they have the ingenuity and art of mating in other to breed dogs with good fenotype and not lousy dogs with good pedigrees. IV – Do you consider that the “backyard breeders” damage the breed, or in the other hand, help dignify the work of those who study bloodlines by significant difference it represents at all levels (fenotype and genotype)? People who love the breed don’t like dogs bred with no health or fenotype criteria. Anyone, no matter how little knowledge they have on the breed, values a lot more a good dog over a bad one, needless to place the bad in order to point out the good. Anyone who loves the breed is disgusted by the frivolous way those “backyard breeders” use animals to their own proffit and not to the welfare of the animal and even less care for the breeds improvement. V – Which is your dog-reference in the history oBouledogues that inspires you? Obsession Dell’ Akiris, not just for the tittles achieved, as well as her fenotype, but also for being a female. A male for its grandiosity and its fenotype takes almost always the advantage over the females, which enriches the achievements of this bitch. VI – What is that balance point in all “Loveandbull” dogs that are a trade mark of the breeding in this affix? Our work as breeders is based of 4 foundations: Nice silhouette, nice movement, health and character. It’s the balance of these 4 factors that has given us many joys in ring and the satisfaction to those that buy a puppy from us. It is not possible to have a good silhouette if there is no harmony of proportions. It is not possible to have good movement if the angulations aren’t correct in forequarters and hindquarters, good front and good back that allows a nice “roll” movement so characteristic of this breed. Good character because this is a cheerful and playful breed and I don’t like dull dogs. Health because of the 4 it is definitely the most important. It’s no use to have a dog with a great silhouette, and extraordinary movement and great character if it lacks the most important factor that is the health to show the other qualities.
VII – What is your analysis of the show results given the fact that out country is “invaded” by our spanish neighbors in breeding and showing the breed? When we decided to star competing 4 years ago we could never imagine being so successful give the fact that there were so many great spanish dogs competing next to us, aggravated by the fact that the majority were shown by Spain’s best Handlers. Nowadays our dogs go to show rings in Portugal and across borders on several ages and fight among equals with the best that exists and is bred in Spain. The prices obtained with such competition are the acknowledgment of our work and an alixir to keep up working like we did so far.
VIII – If you to say the key to your success in one or two words what would it be? Paula Raimundo. Without my wife none of this would be possible. It’s not everyone that masters all involving breeding FB and at the same time when there are litters sleeps on the floor next to the maternity with a mothers intuition caring for her children. It’s not random that many of our friends call her when they have health issues with adults or puppies before calling the Vet. Who is lucky to have someone like this, has everything to be a winner. IX – How do you face /accept the recent alterations to the breed standard? After a careful reading and comparative reading with the former standard, I agree with the changes except the colour of the nails mixing everything together and forgetting that in Pied dogs it’s impossible to have dogs with all black nails.. If the judges follow the standard in this matter they will all be penalized. As positive I enhance the attempt to penalize bad dogswether morphologically, wether in health matters. As negative I enhance the fact that it lacks claruty on many aspects leaving great space for different interpretations. But only the specialist judgeswil read it so it will all stay the same as before...
I - Como nasceu a paixão pelos Bouledogues A minha paixão por esta raça tem apenas 6 anos e nasce a partir do momento em que a minha mulher decidiu comprar um macho BF e pouco tempo depois uma fêmea para mais tarde fazer criação. Foi então que comecei a estudar mais em pormenor a raça e rapidamente me apercebi que os que tinha comprado estavam longe de ser bons exemplares, comparados com o que melhor existia na Europa. Também me apercebi que era uma raça muito técnica e isso me incentivou porque criar bons exemplares implicaria aplicar todos os conhecimentos genéticos adquiridos durante 20 anos na criação de Agapornis. Mas nada se faz sem boa matéria-prima, e comecei por importar alguns bons exemplares da Rússia, País muito forte na criação dos BF. Esses cães rapidamente se destacaram nas exposições Portuguesas e além fronteiras. II - Muitos criadores de outras raças quando se dedicam aos Boules dizem que não é uma raça para principiantes. Como é que um “former” criador de Agapornis encara o desafio da genética e criação de Bouledogues? Todo o processo reprodutivo associado à criação de Boules não é de modo nenhum para principiantes. Inseminações artificiais, problemas durante a gestação, cesarianas, atenção especial na 1ª semana de vida e o facto de muitas mães rejeitarem os filhos faz da criação dos BF uma tarefa muito difícil, ocupando 100% do nosso tempo quando existem ninhadas. Se a isso juntarmos as muitas características que precisam ser trabalhadas que muito dificulta as escolhas dos cruzamentos, rapidamente chegamos à conclusão que criar esta raça não está ao alcance de todos. Estudo esta raça há 6 anos e ainda hoje tenho muitas dúvidas que gostava de esclarecer e quanto mais aprendo mais dúvidas se levantam.Só alguém com bons conhecimentos de genética e vontade de melhorar consegue ter sucesso e manter-se na ribalta. Há que cruzar tentando melhorar o que se tem de menos bom, sem prejudicar o que se tem de bom. E não é cruzando títulos ou pedigrees que se vai conseguir ter êxito.. A Genética é universal quer se trate de aves, cães ou outro animal qualquer. Os conhecimentos que adquiri em 20 anos de reprodução de Agapornis são uma grande mais valia que me tem permitido cometer menos erros que outros e aprender por observação dos que muito erram. III - Como vê o panorama dos Frenchies no nosso país? Portugal acordou muito tarde para a criação selectiva dos BF comparando com o resto da Europa. Há poucos anos os poucos criadores que existiam criavam também outras raças e não dedicavam 100% do seu tempo a esta raça que dada a sua complexidade depressa sentiram dificuldades. Hoje começa a existir uma consciência colectiva que para evoluir têm que se especializar e ter boa matéria prima para trabalhar. Assiste-se neste momento a uma importação massiva de exemplares de bons afixos que serão uma mais valia no futuro, isto se tiverem o engenho e arte de saber cruzar para que nasçam exemplares com bom fenotipo e não maus exemplares com bom pedigree.
IV - Considera que a influência dos criadores de “vão de escada” prejudicam a raça, ou por seu lado, ajudam a dignificar o trabalho de quem estuda as linhagens pela diferença significativa que representam a todos os níveis (fenotípicos e genotípicos)? Quem gosta da raça, não gosta de maus exemplares criados sem critérios de saúde e de fenotipo. Qualquer pessoa por poucos conhecimentos que tenha da raça dá muito mais valor a um bom exemplar do que a um mau, não havendo necessidade de colocar o mau para evidenciar o bom. Qualquer pessoa que ame a raça fica indignada com a forma leviana com que esses criadores de “Vão de escada” se aproveitam dos animais em beneficio próprio e não do bem estar animal e muito menos na melhoria da raça. V - Qual é o cão-referência na história do Bouledogue que o inspira? Obsession Dell’ Akiris, não só pelos títulos conquistados, como também pelo seu fenotipo, e também por ser uma fêmea. Um macho pela sua imponência e pelo seu fenotipo leva quase sempre vantagem sobre as fêmeas, o que valoriza ainda mais todos os sucessos alcançados por esta cadela. VI - Qual é aquele ponto de equilíbrio presente em todos os cães “Loveandbull” que servem de imagem de marca da criação deste afixo? O nosso trabalho como criadores assenta em 4 pilares: Boa silhueta, bons movimentos, saúde e carácter. É o equilíbrio destes 4 factores que nos tem dado muitas alegrias em ringue e a satisfação de quem nos adquire um exemplar. Não é possível ter uma boa silhueta se não houver harmonia de proporções. Não é possível ter bons movimentos se não tiver as angulações correctas de posteriores e anteriores, bom frontal e boa traseira que lhe permita fazer o movimento “roll” característico da raça. Bom carácter porque esta raça é alegre e brincalhona e não gosto de cães amorfos. Saúde porque dos 4 pilares é sem dúvida o mais importante. De nada nos serve um cão com uma silhueta incrível, um movimento extraordinário e um excelente carácter se lhe faltar o mais importante que é a saúde para poder mostrar as outras qualidades. VII - Qual é a sua análise dos resultados de exposições tendo em conta a invasão dos nossos vizinhos espanhóis na criação e exposição da raça no nosso país? Quando há 4 anos decidimos começar a competir nunca nos passou pela cabeça termos o êxito que temos tido devido a todos os bons cães Espanhóis competirem no nosso País, agravado pelo facto de na sua maioria se fazerem acompanhar pelos melhores handlers Espanhóis. Hoje os nossos cães entram em ringue em Portugal e além fronteiras em várias classes e lutam de igual para igual com o que de melhor há e se cria em Espanha. Os prémios obtidos com tanta concorrência são o reconhecimento do nosso trabalho e um elixir para continuarmos a trabalhar como até aqui.
VIII – Se tivesse que dizer em uma ou duas palavras qual a chave do seu sucesso, quais seriam? Paula Raimundo. Sem a minha mulher nada disto era possível. Não é qualquer pessoa que domina todas as matérias que envolvem a criação desta raça e ao mesmo tempo quando há ninhadas dorme no chão ao lado da maternidade com a intuição de uma mãe a zelar pelos filhos. Não é por acaso que muitos dos nossos amigos quando têm problemas de saúde com adultos ou bebes mais depressa ligam para ela do que para o Veterinário. Quem tem a sorte de ter alguém assim a seu lado tem tudo para ser um vencedor. IX - Como encara/recebe as alterações recentes do estalão da raça? Depois de uma leitura atenta e comparativa com o anterior estalão, concordo com as alteração feitas, à excepção no que se refere às cores das unhas em que meteram tudo no mesmo saco, esquecendo-se que nos Pieds é impossível existirem exemplares com as unhas negras, se os Juízes seguirem à risca o novo estalão todos eles terão que ser penalizados. Como ponto positivo realço a tentativa de penalizar os maus exemplares quer em termos morfológicos, quer em termos de saúde. Como ponto negativo realço o facto da falta de clareza em muitos itens deixando grande margem de subjectividade na interpretação. Mas como só serão os juízes amantes da raça que vão ler o novo estalão, tudo vai continuar como dantes.
English: We finish this article with some other Portuguese breeders and handlers point of view about Loveandbull Kennel... “On my perspective, a quality breeder is distinguished by 4 characteristics, to know: Love for the Breed; Perseverance; capacity to acknowledge type (know how to recognize a well typed dog); Understand how to build a blood line. The Loveandbull Kennel is the personification of this aspects. The results achieved by Guilherme Rocha and Paula Raimundo will remain in the history of the French Bouledogue in our Country. And that, is just one of their many achievements” by Eduardo Pina “For us Loveandbull is synonymous of commitment, dedication and improvement of the breed. Without any doubt the affix of reference on a national leve, not only for the dogs they own, descendents of their affix with given proof of quality, but mostly for their dedication and seriousness of the work they’ve done so far, and for us that are just getting started we’ve learned so much with them. Guilherme and Paula have always been available to help and clarify our doubts for a healthy breeding. Our thanks for everything!” by: Vitor Domingues & Tânia Cruz - VillaBulliris Kennel Portuguese: Terminamos este artigo com a opinião de outros criadores e handlers Portugueses sobre os Loveandbull... “Na minha perspetiva, um criador de qualidade distingue-se por quatro características, a saber: Amor pela Raça; Perseverança; Capacidade de reconhecer o tipo (saber reconhecer um bom exemplar); Compreender como se constrói uma linha de sangue. O canil português Loveandbull é a personificação destes atributos. Os resultados alcançados pelo Guilherme Rocha e pela Paula Raimundo ficarão para a história da raça Bouledogue Francês no nosso País. E esse é, apenas, um dos seus maiores feitos.” by: Eduardo Pina “Para nós Loveandbull é sinónimo de empenho, dedicação e melhoramento da raça, sem dúvida que é o afixo de maior referência a nível nacional, não somente pelos exemplares que têm, descendentes do seu afixo já com provas dadas, mas principalmente pela dedicação e seriedade que têm no trabalho que realizam e nós que estamos a começar agora temos aprendido muito com eles. Tanto o Guilherme como a Paula, sempre foram pessoas disponíveis que nos ajudam e esclarecem nas dúvidas para uma criação saudável. O nosso obrigado por tudo!” by: Vitor Domingues & Tânia Cruz VillaBulliris Kennel Interview conducted by Ana Paula Ferreira from Exquisite Edition Bulldogs
Veterinary facts Being a French bulldog is something which could be described as happiness, harmony and trust. Being the owner of French bulldog means you have family member in the bottom of your heart with passionate desire to help him and keep mutual, strongest feeling of unconditionally lucky, in all daysâ&#x20AC;Ś Actually, French bulldogs are breed with a great expansion. However, it would be useful to look quite deeper in their healthy needs. First of all, it might be crucial how to choose your future friends in his puppy days. Very important aspect of choosing the puppy is to take a wide look at conditions where puppy is growing up. Unfortunately, many of breeders, if we could call them such as, hold this wonderful breed as a chance to reach financial benefit, so they do not have a worries if puppy suffer without medical help. According to these facts, take a wider look at breeder, his behavior with dogs, condition and genetic he use to force. The best option, to avoid some mistakes in selection, is to get attention on healthy status, which could be done with veterinary consultation and medical examination of all parts of body. Health as imperative is the key to great success in breeding the French French bulldogs, so they have to reach amazing results in dog show competitions. Generally speaking, like as other breeds, it seems that French bulldogs are commonly affected with skin problems. The major problem is that dermatology disorders became more serious and significant from 4 to 6 months old puppies, so from that aspect, the best advice is to choose your puppy later. It would be reasonable from the breeder to wait, if you pay for puppy the best price. To be more specific, origin of skin problems is allergy, which definition describes as immunity defect of skin barrier which allow allergens to penetrate through skin and produce high level reactions recognizing by scratching the face, ears ,in the axillary region and linking the distal parts of legs. In order to situation, you have to know to avoid puppy with scratching. On the other hand, useful information about allergy is coming from nutritive allergens.
The most common nutritive allergen which could provoked symptoms is chicken protein. From our experience as doctors and breeder, avoiding this kind of meat results in lower prevalence of nutritive allergy appearing .You should know that nutritive type of allergy show ear scratching and head shaking according to pruritic ear canal which is full with dark sebaceous contents. If you recognize these symptoms the best option is to visit your veterinarian frequently.
Obviously, having a French bulldog mean you would face with a high level of responsibility, especially in the field of health. But in comparison with all aspects , happiness is the great adut which has to follow you and your friend to unlimited and unmeasured feeling of lucky and fulfillment.
Dr Vet. Med. Stevan Stanojevic Veterinary Clinic Viva Vet
Structure of the skeleton No other art can as a dog exhibit a greater range of sizes-from the smallest Yorkshire terrier to the largest grand danois. Regardless of size, all dogs are the same number of bones in the body. In all, there are about 300 small or larger bones that together make up the skeleton. The variations between the races is due to the size and the design of the individual bones. The skeleton has several key functions, and works primarily as attachment for muscles and, later, and that the protection of the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal organs. The skeleton is the passive movement apparatus. For that, the skeleton is going to be able to move, it is dependent on, among other muscles. The active motion apparatus. A dog with the correct built framework and with the correct angles will not automatically work and move correctly. The man, however, can determine is that one of the basic prerequisites for the proper functioning is present. The skeleton is made up of bone tissue that because of in stored lime salts have been given a firm substance. This substance is so fixed that even if a bone is exposed to strong external load wild it could not bend, but instead break. The majority of bones has an external compact layer and within a somewhat spongy porous bone tissue in the shape of intersecting Gothic arches. This results in a maximum strength in relation to the weight. The bone marrow can be found between the bones and the beams in bone marrow cave. This bone marrow is an important blood-forming Agency. The blood vessels thread bone tissue, which provides for the supply of nutrition. It is taking place constantly approximately ring to match the tissue to the changes in the mechanical conditions. Spoon light is the main repository for lime in the body. The sense of balance of the lime between the skeleton and blood takes place largely on the principle of supply and demand and is controlled by hormones.
At low lime content in the blood to the liberation of lime from the skeleton rams greater than that which is accrued from the blood to the skeleton. Equilibrium will fli tweaked, and bone tissue will be able to lose some of its strength. The long bones of the extremities are skeletal tubular and is called the long tubes the bones. Like other bones, these are developed from the cartilage. Ossification of the cartilage begins when the embryo is a just over a month old. Bones length growth ends in the delicious Essentials of maturation, so that a dog after this time does not grow in height or length. Muscle mass however will still be developed.
From normal to abnormally The dog may exhibit a greater variety in the body size and the design of skeletal parts a few different species. Compares one breeds of the same size and design of the corresponding body parts be very much from race to race. It can be hard to draw a boundary between what is normal and what is abnormally (healthy/unhealthy). in the standards committee one has the fci review of breed descriptions with a view to moderate or remove hocks characteristics that can go beyond the breeds physical health. By way of example can be mentioned the desire for such huge massive heads that the result can be problems of birth (cesarean section), large protruding eyes that can thus easily be exposed to damages, or very short snout that can lead to breathing problems, etc. It is not necessarily as such in the evaluation of the dogs that much is good, and even more is better. If the race description Specifies a powerful boning, does not mean that the heavier the boning, the better. Ask the race description for a angulated dog, is not the dog with the most exaggerated angle in your story the best. The same is true where the race description indicates the large prominent eyes. Protruding eyes that bulges out from the skull is quite another one prominent eye. There will always be a limit where the normal goes over in the extreme, or becomes abnormaly and unhealthy. In the race-specific instructions of the judge (BSI), the following is provided as General requirements for all races: - All dogs should be able to breathe effortless, also during movement. - All dogs should have eyes without signs of anoyes - All dogs are supposed to have healthy skin without any sign of irritation. - The coat should not be so bulky that it adversely affected the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freedom of movement. - All the dogs are going to move natural with no visible effort or pain. - All dogs should have a mentality that allows that it can work in the community. - Breed typical behaviors need to admitted, but excessive or biting behavior is not desirable - Aggressiveness and frantic escape behavior can never be tolerated and should have 0 premium level.
Giant growth With the huge growth is understood generally, an enlarged edition of the normal dog. The cause of the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large size is large, the production of growth hormones before growth lines be closed. Examples of such giant dogs are Irish wolfhound and grand Danois. Some breeds have a powerful weight by a certain parts of the body, in the first number of the head, in relation to the body by the way. that example can be mentioned the English bulldog and St. Bernhardshund.
Developing a pipe bone A. Early in the embryonic stage consists skeletal cartilage B. When the fetus is ca. One month has formed a collar of compact bone and bridge in downtown starts forelimbs C. In the newborn puppy consists skeleton of (middle part) and two epiphyses one diaphysis diaphysis has a shell of compact bone, and within e it a margin cave and so-called cancellous bone. epiphysis consists mainly of cartilage with a core in the center which starts forelimbs. D. When the puppy is a few months old epiphyseal growth plates consisting largely of bone. Of cartilage remains only growth cartilage articular cartilage and cartilage disc called epiphyseal line) between diaphysis and epiphysis. Here goes forelimbs by gender longitudinal growth of the bone.
Growth cartilage maturation certain parts of the skeleton constituted by soda which through its movement contributes to a resilient band of skeletal parts such. thorax. This provides greater mobility especially elastic and elsewhere united firm connective tissue, barely t bones through deadly one insignificant movement between them
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