Appearance of the French Bull Rat Terrier
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A very attractive mix with the typical French Bulldog bat ears, the French Bull Rat Terrier packs a punch with its muscular body and strong gait. Often seen with a patch around the eye or a mask on the face, this dog will turn heads for its friendliness and nothing else. Their coat is smooth and glossy, often a mixture of white and another color. Parental influences will determine the exact shape of the head, but it can be square like the French Bulldog or narrower like the Rat Terrier. The eyes are oval and set wide apart. Color can vary, including brown and hazel. It may or may not have some of the wrinkles of the French Bulldog. |
Temperament of the French Bull Rat Terrier
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The French Bull Rat Terrier inherits its temperament from its parents. Good at announcing the presence of danger, depending on its size, it may still try to be a watchdog. He will show great personality, and early training is useful to make your French Bull Rat Terrier a pleasure to live with. Seeking to please their owners, they can sometimes be stubborn, but are considered very trainable, especially when properly motivated, in many cases with food. Curious and friendly, they'll be open to any adventure you can imagine. He can be slightly aggressive with strangers and other dogs, but early and consistent training will help. |
Needs and activities of the French Bull Rat Terrier
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Activity requirements for the French Bull Rat Terrier can be determined from those of its parents. The French Bulldog is not particularly active or energetic. A few short walks a day will be good for his health, but he may try to convince you that he'll be fine lounging around the house. Their size and lack of activity make apartments suitable housing. The American Rat Terrier, on the other hand, has been bred to work on the farm all day and has lots of energy. This half of the mix requires a lot of exercise, both mental and physical. If your hybrid isn't busy, he can get into trouble for keeping himself busy. He'll enjoy walks and hikes, playing outside with his family and visiting the dog park. |
Maintenance of the French Bull Rat Terrier
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Not considered a heavy excretor, your French Bull Rat Terrier will have a moulting season and will require daily brushing at this stage to keep your home and clothes free of hair. A smoother brush will work very well as it pulls the fur evenly and thoroughly. Bathing should not be a regular necessity. The French Bulldog can sometimes have sensitive skin, so your French Bull Rat Terrier may inherit this trait. Brush his teeth at least three times a week. Keep an eye on the nails and don't leave them too long, as tears and breaks can be very painful. Dress your hybrid warmly in cold weather, as it's sensitive to extremes. The same applies to heat: don't let him exercise too much on hot days, exercise him in the shade. |