INTRODUCTION

The French Bullhuahua is a mixed breed dog, a cross between the Chihuahua and French Bulldog breeds. Compact, courageous and loyal, these puppies have inherited some of the best qualities of their parents. Despite their unfortunate status as a designer breed, you can find these mixed breed dogs in breed-specific shelters and rescues, so remember to adopt. These cute pups make excellent flat dogs for city dwellers, and they also adapt well to small or single-person households. These little firecrackers can be a bit noisy or “squeaky”, which makes them excellent alert dogs. If you want a travel companion that will keep you on your toes and love you unconditionally, the French Bullhuahua may be the dog for you. Or this harness that fits the smaller frame of your French Bullhuahua.

HIGHLIGHTS

The French Bullhuahua is a mixed breed dog. The main colours of French Bullhuahuas are golden, brown, white, tan, brown, black, brindle, merle, cream and tan. French Bullhuahuas are generally considered a good choice for allergy sufferers. Their coat is very easy to care for. French Bullhuahuas have a medium-high energy level. Make sure your dog gets at least one good half to one hour walk a day, with some active play sessions and shorter walks mixed in.French Bullhuahuas prefer to be mostly with adults or older children who know how to play gently.French Bullhuahuas are not naturally fond of other animals and may prefer to be the lone pet in the house. French Bullhuahuas can be a little stubborn and slow to learn house training, but if their owner is consistent, their loyalty and desire to please others will help make training easier.

HISTORY

The French Bullhuahua mixed dog breed may have existed naturally over the years, but designer breeders began intentionally mixing Chihuahuas and French Bulldogs in the 2000s, probably in North America. Breeders wanted to mix the two lovable parent breeds to help minimise the French Bulldog’s respiratory problems with their brachycephalic (short and flattened) faces. They continued to create French Bullhuahuas as the demand for mixed breed puppies increased. Although the mixed breed French Bullhuahua started out as a designer breed, some have ended up in shelters or in the care of rescue groups. Consider adoption if you decide this is the breed you need. Check local shelters, look for rescues in your area, or check with breed-specific French Bulldog or Chihuahua rescues, as they sometimes take in mixed breed dogs and find them homes.