Many rescues are surrendered because they have not done well with children in the past. These dogs do not make good pets for families with children. Some French Bulldogs, on the other hand, are marvelous with children.

Most well socialized French Bulldogs do not bite under ordinary circumstances. Sadly, not all our rescues have been well socialized. Dogs with a history of aggression towards other animals, but are good with people, are placed in single pet homes, with full disclosure of their animosity towards other animals. Dogs who have bitten people are carefully evaluated, both by their foster homes and by professional behaviorists or skilled dog trainers.

Every imaginable source! Families or owners who can no longer care for their dogs for any reason surrender their pets to us. Some are breeder retirees who are ready for lives as pets. Some are puppy mill dogs who have never known life outside a cage. Some are strays or owner surrenders pulled from animal shelters or humane societies. Some dogs are victims of abuse or neglect and are turned over to us by authorities.

Most of FBRN's money is spent ensuring the French Bulldogs who are adopted from FBRN go in good health and good condition. To the best of our knowledge and ability, we will always share any long term concerns and advise our adopters of any possible requirements their rescue might have. Each adoptive family will receive a copy of their dog's available health records.

Bulldogs are generally known to be very good with children. It is best when the bulldog is raised with a child as a puppy. Most important, the child must understand how to treat the dog, and they should never be left together unsupervised. Bulldogs see children as playmates, and sometimes they don't know their own strength. They are strong dogs, and can easily knock over a child during play.

American bulldogs are very good with children. Keep in mind every dog has it's own temperment, learn how your dogs reacts and tolerates others. Evaluate the puppy you choose for aggression and fight drive. As with any dog, make sure children know proper behavior around dogs and how to treat them. Supervision is a must when having a dog around children of any age. Remember most dogs are protective, be careful when introducing them to strangers.

I purchased my first Frenchie, "Chevy", in January 1991, and have been hooked on this wonderful breed ever since.

My first Frenchie litter was whelped late 1991, and consisted of one female puppy, a brindle girl named Sagan, that I kept, of course. So, I've been raising Frenchies well over 13 years now.

Yes, the Anatolian seems to adore children, and think of them as their own "kids". A child does, of course, need to learn how to behave respectfully when around any animal, and should be supervised when with any type of dog. It is imperative not to let the child play as a "littermate" would play (inviting nipping and roughhousing), due to the large size of the breed. Any human should have a higher role in the dog's eyes than the role of being just 'another dog'.

Some French Bulldogs have a high prey-drive, which means that they enjoy chasing, catching and killing smaller or weaker animals, including cats. Some French Bulldogs enjoy the company of cats, and some ignore cats. If you have cats, be sure the dog you are considering has lived safely with cats, or is responding well to foster cats in its foster home.

A neglected dog barks for attention. A spoiled dog barks to make demands. Excessive or non-barking should be noted in their description.

Your French Bulldog will probably snore and make a whole host of other fascinating noises, ranging from a noise that sounds suspiciously like purring all the way up to the infamous "Frenchie death wail". Being a brachycephalic breed, French Bulldogs may have stenotic nares (small nostrils) or tracheal stenosis (narrow windpipe) that increase the sounds your French Bulldog makes when sleeping, after strenuous exertion, or in the heat.

American Bulldogs can be very dangerous when not socialized and trained properly, it is absolutely critical for the owner to establish themself at the top of the pecking order, the dog must be trainedto obey the owner at all times under every circumstance and the only way to accomplish this difficult task is through obedience training from as early as 6 weeks of age.

They are better than most breeds, but not as tolerant as some. Because Greyhounds are gentle by nature, they will usually walk away from an overbearing child rather than snap or growl. However, every dog has its limits. Most Greyhounds are good with well-behaved children who have been taught to respect animals. If you have children, we highly recomment that you check out the website at www.livingwithkidsanddogs.com for lots of good information!