Which Dog Breeds Are the Best Alternatives to the French Bulldog?
If you love Frenchies but the health issues give you pause, these are the dogs like French bulldogs that you might like too. French Bulldog. Photo: Irinia Kozorog/Shutterstock. In 2018, French bulldogs became the most popular breed of dog in the UK , overtaking the Labrador retriever, which had the number 1 spot for almost thirty years. French bulldogs are also in the top ten dog breeds in the US (no. 4), Canada (no. 5), and Australia (no. 3). French bulldogs are lovely dogs but unfortunately they can suffer from a number of inherited conditions, which can be distressing for the dog and heart-breaking for the owner. Because they have a squashed face, they are at risk of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, can have trouble breathing, be reluctant to exercise, and may overheat in hot weather. Veterinarian Shaun Oppermann recently told The Guardian , "We tend to say: ‘Oh, it’s a French bulldog – it’s normal for them to breathe like that. But if your chil...