Frenchton

This charming, little mixed breed between a French Bulldog and a Boston Terrier was developed during the 1990s and bred for companionship. The Frenchton is also known as a Froston, Frenchbo, Faux Frenchbo, Boston Frenchie, Frenchie Terrier, Bulldog Terrier, and a Boston Bulldog. This breed is easy-going, intelligent, fun-loving, and friendly. They are great for apartment living, large families, and new dog owners. However, they do require lots of love and attention or they can develop separation anxiety. This breed needs about 30 minutes of exercise a day as well as some play time, and then they are ready to snuggle. It is also important not to overexert this breed due to its facial structure, they are brachycephalic. This means that their faces give the appearance of being squished in. Due to this they can have issues with breathing when overexerted as well as in hot weather. Frenchtons are great with children, but due to their being on the smaller size supervision is advised as it is with any dog. The Frenchton can sometimes be a bit stubborn so early training and socialization would be important. They do get along with other pets, but may not be as happy with other dogs in the home. Therefore introducing the Frenchton as a puppy to other dogs in the home is crucial, however, they do prefer to be the main canine in the home. The Frenchton is generally 9-15 inches high, usually weighs 15-25 pounds, and typically has a lifespan of 8-15 years. Due to the bodily structure of the Frenchton it is extremely important to keep them away from water, for they cannot swim. They also need to avoid extremes in weather, whether too hot or too cold. This breed is generally a mix of white, black, cream, or brown, and sometimes brindle. Their coat is short and smooth, and easy to care for, just a few brushes each week. Even though they have a short coat they do shed a lot, so this breed may not be the best for allergy sufferers. It is also important to keep their eyes and ears clean, as well as their nails trimmed. Due to the Frenchton being a small breed they are prone to dental issues so great care needs to be taken with their oral health. Brushing their teeth a few times a week is essential. This delightful breed is ordinarily healthy and with routine veterinary visits should live a long and happy life.

Each dog breed can be prone to develop certain diseases or conditions, be sure to research your specific breed before making a purchase to ensure you´re prepared for any challenges that may arise. This information is only a generalization and we make no guarantees on any breed related to personality, appearance, or typical health characteristics.