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the loins above the shoulders. Hocks well let down. Feet are moderate in size, com- pact and firmly set. Toes compact, well split up, with high knuckles and short stubby nails; hind feet slightly longer than forefeet.
Coat
Coat is moderately fine, brilliant, short and smooth. Skin is soft and loose, especially at the head and shoulders, forming wrinkles.
Color
Acceptable colors—All brindle, fawn, white, brindle and white, and any color except those which constitute disquali- fication. All colors are acceptable with the exception of solid black, mouse, liv- er, black and tan, black and white, and
white with black which are disqualifica- tions. Black means black without a trace of brindle.
Gait
Correct gait is double tracking with reach and drive; the action is unrestrained, free, and vigorous.
Temperament
Well behaved, adaptable, and comfort- able companions with an affectionate nature and even disposition; generally active, alert, and playful, but not unduly boisterous.
Disqualifications
• Any alteration other than removal of dewclaws.
• Over 28 pounds in weight. • Other than bat ears.
• Nose other than black, except in the case of lighter colored dogs, where a lighter colored nose is acceptable.
• Solid black, mouse, liver, black and tan, black and white, and white with black. Black means without a trace of brindle. (Mouse refers to the blue color.) “Success for the future of the breed
depends on unwavering commitment to the pursuit of excellence.”
This article is adapted from the FBDCA Breed Standard by Becky Smith.
BIO
Becky is the current President of the FBDCA and is located in Ocala, FL. She is an “AKC Breeder of Merit” and dedicated to producing healthy French Bulldogs with consistency for the betterment of the breed.
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“COAT IS MODERATELY FINE, BRILLIANT, SHORT AND SMOOTH.”