The short-snouted, stout-bodied and overall adorable French bulldog has won the hearts of Americans.
The largest pure breed registry in the world and the number of pedigreed French bulldogs registered this year beat out the beloved Labrador retriever after three decades. Hunter Munden told FOX 5 New York that the rise of the French bulldog started over the past 20 years as the lifestyles of humans shifted toward cities, apartment living, social media and more career-driven singles.
"And you know we became a huge ‘Netflix and chill’ culture, streaming, being at home and these dogs will do just that," Hunter Munden said. French bulldogs don't desire much exercise, they're outgoing, comical and easy to train. The downsides of this breed, however, is that they can be a bit on the stubborn side and can come with a steep price tag. As this breed has become more coveted, criminals have targeted them for resale or ransom and desperate dog owners are opting for irresponsible breeders which can exacerbate health defects.
"I find a lot of people they want it yesterday or they want it a little cheaper," said Patty Sosa of the French Bulldog Club of America. "So you might save a few hundred dollars or even a few thousand dollars but in the long run you might end up with a headache." It's recommended you research a reputable breeder, ask for health tests and be patient – because as popular opinion will tell you – the French bulldog is worth it. BREAKING NEWS
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