French Bulldog

Since the blog so far has been all about my personal favorites, it's time to give one of Lesley's picks a chance. The French Bulldog can be kind of cute, but I think it's a little on the girly side. I think the brown version is much better than the black version, but it's still not my favorite. Maybe your comments will sway my opinion.

French bulldog - check out those ears

Size: 20-30 lbs 
Life expectancy: 10-12 years 
Grooming: Brush when necessary 
Shedding: Average

Pros
Enthusiastic and lively but not yappy or loud
Bright personality and play well with other dogs and humans
Neat, not messy dog
Hunts mice (good if we still lived in Boston)

Cons
May drool or slobber (sometimes)
Many health problems, including joint diseases
High-maintenance with the vet (expensive)

Is it too girly looking? Are those health costs really that big a deal? Let us know what you think in the comments, and please vote in the poll on the right.

Sources: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/frenchbulldog.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/french_bulldog/

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