Appearance of the Frenchie-Pei
|
Frenchie-Peis resemble large French Bulldogs, with a muscular build and numerous folds on face and body. When they're puppies, some say they resemble baby hippos because of the shape of their broad, flat muzzles. At maturity, Frenchie-Pei are medium-sized and weigh between 13.5 and 20.5 kilos. They generally grow to between 38 and 43 centimetres in height. Their coats are short and smooth, and come in combinations of apricot, blue, black, brown, chocolate, lilac, red, cream, white and fawn, with possible sable or brindle patterns and various markings on face and body. They generally have Frenchie "bat" ears and large, dark, friendly eyes. Their muzzle is relatively short and their face and body are covered with excess skin and wrinkles, a vestige of the Chinese Shar Pei lineage of the Frenchie-Pei. |
Temperament of the Frenchie-Pei
|
Frenchie-Pei puppies are relaxed, observant companions. They like to sit back and enjoy the company of others, especially their owners. In fact, this breed is known to be extremely loyal, just like its Chinese relative Shar Pei. Yet the Frenchie-Pei can be a little aloof with strangers and other dogs, but are not generally aggressive. At the same time, Frenchie-Pei are sometimes playful and always extremely affectionate towards family members. They enjoy lounging around the house and "guarding" their belongings, such as chew toys and crates. The Frenchie-Pei rarely barks, but can sniff due to its short muzzle and well-documented respiratory problems. They are extremely intelligent and tend to be fairly easy to train. Because of their relatively low energy and independent personalities, this breed can easily live in apartments and urban environments. Busy households may appreciate the fact that these dogs don't need constant attention. Nevertheless, a large Frenchie-Pei family will take care of its need for occasional affirmation. |
Needs and activities of the Frenchie-Pei
|
Frenchie-Peis are relatively calm animals that don't need much exercise. On average, they need only 15 to 30 minutes of daily activity. They can enjoy a short walk or romp around indoors, but mostly prefer to relax around the house. However, they do show a little courage when excited by a newcomer or mealtime. This breed also enjoys playing with chew toys and will engage with other friendly, furry friends. Frenchie-Pei are extremely sensitive to heat, so it's important for owners to monitor their pets' temperature, especially if it's a particularly hot day. As a result, the Frenchie-Pei does best in temperate to cool climates. Although this breed is independent and cold, it will never spurn affection and will regularly snuggle up to the humans it loves best. |
Maintenance of the Frenchie-Pei
|
Frenchie-Peis are not hypoallergenic and are not suitable for owners with allergies. Because of their short coats and minimal shedding, they don't require much grooming. The Frenchie-Pei should be bathed from time to time, with particular attention to keeping the ears clean of wax build-up and debris to avoid infection. Owners must also be conscious of cleaning between the folds of their pet's face and body to avoid irritation and the progression of skin diseases. Beyond that, owners should brush their Frenchie-Pei's teeth daily, as well as trim its nails once a month. |