#frenchies

My really cool dog with a really cool hat that I made for a really cool guy!

Carrie and Gary Fischer. 2018. Ella Clawley.

Owners of pugs and french bulldogs say they have them because they’re “hilarious” or “so much fun”.

I’m sure they are, and very lovable, but can’t you find just as much fun (a lot more, even) in a breed that is not so crippled by deformity?

It is an enigma to me, how the schipperke is not more popular, while the frenchie is near topping out the most popular breeds for a decade and a half now.

I will always keep promoting other small breeds of dog, for those who want small companion dogs.

It’s great that enthusiasts are trying to breed healthier and more soundly built French bulldogs and Pugs, and those who truly love breeds like that the most will always exist, but I can’t understand why breeds like the Frenchie exploded in popularity in the late 2000s, and it never really ended.

People say they love them because they’re “funny”, but you can have just as much fun (or more) with a breed that is more healthy and sound, and actually built like a dog, and not like a cartoon.

Sadly, most companion dogs are either flat-faced, have ridiculous coats that are impractical both for the dog and average pet owner, or both. But there are some breeds in the <12 kg range that are neither, and this is just a small selection. (Then there are the really tiny dogs, not included here.)

Here is the Schipperke, Lancashire heeler, Basenji, Shiba, Japanese spitz (very similar to the American Eskimo Dog in North America), Papillon, Portuguese Podengo, Miniature Pinscher, Mittel/Kleinspitz, and Norwegian lundehund.

All fun, small/ish companion dogs that are full of life and character, and without the physical restrictions of Frenchies and Pugs.

The very last one is soundly built but not very healthy due to old genetic bottlenecks that led to a genetic intestinal disease, but I am including them anyway and it is being worked on by the Norwegian kennel club (including outcrossing to similar breeds).

bewareofdragon:

vetstudentnl:

Left photo: trachea of a “normal” dog
Right photo: trachea of a brachycephalic dog

Sad, isn’t it?

Please think about this before you buy one of those “cute”, trendy breeds like pugs or Boston terriers or french bulldogs.  Those grunting, wheezing sounds you hear them make sometimes? - it means they can’t get enough air and are struggling to breathe.  

The building manager of the studio wanted updated photos of the dogs for their files…

Georgie & Frankie humored me by sitting still for a millisecond!

I don’t know how y’all (Frenchie Instagramers) post such great, captivating shots of your babies, much respect!
Crossposted at @frankiefrenchie_andfriends
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My good friend @frenchiesmuah on the cover of the Aug issue of #pinupsandhotrodsmagazine be sure to look us up an Magcloud! #Repost @frenchiesmuah with @repostapp.
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Photo by @twistedpinup
Model/#muah by #frenchies #frenchiefrehley
Dress by @stopstaringclothing

Say hello to my 7 month old Frenchie, Homer.

‘My Foot Tastes Awesome!’ - Adorable French Bulldog Puppy

Newest family addition! Meet Beauford Beauregard Blue, Bubba for short. He loves toys, snuggles, and short walks to the food bowl.
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Lady with dog #4

Hmm! This one? ;)

Yeah, yeah, yeah…we skipped last week, but to make it up to you, we give you THIS delightful video of French Bulldog frustration, for Frenchie Friday. May your weekend be more fruitful.

Happy Fourth, from the entire Stiff Jab team, #DaenerysTheFrenchie, and Team America. ❤

We had a really good week here at the original Stiff Jab HQ in Washington, D.C. so we gave our resident mascot a salmon slider to celebrate, since she is tireless, inspiring, and like all great fighters, she has so much heart. Happy Frenchie Friday!

Memory eternal, Carrie Fisher.

Frenchie Friday was on hiatus, and for that, we apologize. But, lo! We come bearing gifts of bold crinoline and fur, to make it up to you, gentle patrons of blood sports. Behold, bantamweight champion of the Bulldog world, #DaenerysTheFrenchie causing a ruckus at a D.C. Petco. They opened early just for her and her ridiculous Mrs. Claus costume. Thanks, Columbia Heights Petco!

From all of us at Stiff Jab, may your holidays be filled with the joy that only comes from crop dusting Santa. Merry Kwanzukkah to all, and to all, a good fight.

Our fearless leader is in transit, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to miss out on any French bulldog goodness. This photo was taken a week ago, when little Daenerys the Frenchie was on her way to her annual eye appointment. We are happy to report that all went well, and eye exams and butt scratches were enjoyed by all. Have a great weekend, and happy Frenchy Friday, y'all!

#FRENCHIEFRIDAY

#DaenerysTheFrenchie is stuntin like her daddy, and we’re goin’ to the tape release partyforOhanabyEddie Logix. 

Also, full slate of boxing this weekend, someone will write something. Until then, go listen to the podcast.