Von Liphier Dobermann

Champion French bulldogs are classed together to form a distinct group. The common pet bulldog is by nature an exceptional dog showing a forceful and puzzling appearance. The Champion bulldog however, is bred with special care to be an action-oriented champion, just as stated by its name.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) has prescribed specific standards for breeding Champion French Bulldogs, and so these dogs are bred precisely to meet the standards of the AKC. Breeders employ highly refined methods with careful selection, so as to bring a proper development in the animal's temperament. The Canine Eye Registration Foundation and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals have prescribed several compulsory medical check-ups. The dogs that have successfully undergone these tests are attested by qualified vets.

The AKC has prescribed very rigid norms for breeding Champion French Bulldogs. Even the slightest violation of these norms leads to disqualification. As a result, they are not even permitted to get certified, thereby rendering them unfit for any championship event. Every character of the potential Champion Bulldog is literally studied microscopically before being declared as a champion.

In look a Champion French Bulldogs come across, at first glance, as muscular animals of heavy bone formation with smooth coats. The animal should be compactly built and be either medium or small in structure. The potential Champion French Bulldog must appear to be an alert and intelligent animal with an air of fascination with it and an engrossed but vigilant look. The sole modification that is allowed is removing the dewclaws, a vestigial fifth claw; that is done for health reasons.

A typical Champion French Bulldog is well behaved, adaptable, affectionate, of an even disposition, is able to get along with companions and playful but not unduly rambunctious.

Symmetry and Proportion are characteristics that a Champion French Bull dog must invariably be endowed with. No animal is perfectly symmetrical but the more it is, the better. All features must be well spread and bear a good relation with one another. The distance from the withers (the highest part of a dog's back) to the ground should be in proportion to the length from the same to the commencement of the tail, giving the dog a compact look. No feature should stick out distinctly in order to attract attention either by being excessive or deficient, thus making the animal disproportionate. While such dogs may never be champions, they can nevertheless be excellent house pets not to mention alot cheaper. In fact, if you look around the right places you may also obtain some Free French bulldogs.

Specific weight and height standards are subscribed for a Champion French Bulldog. The body weight should be not more than 28 lbs. and the height somewhere between 12 to 13 inches; not less not more.

The head of a Champion French Bulldog should often be large and square with dark colored eyes set wide apart in the skull. The eyes should also be round in shape, of moderate size, either gaunt or bulging. There must not be any haw and no white of the eye should be visible when the animal is looking straight forward. In case the dog is light in color, light colored eyes are acceptable. The ears should be typically shaped like that of a bat. It should be broad based, elongated and straight with the tip rounded off. The ears should not be spaced close together and should be placed high on the head. The nose must be black. Any other color invites immediate disqualification.

Additionally, the American Kennel Club has laid down some reasonable and uncomplicated rules regarding the requirements in many of the Champion French Bulldog's features. They apply to the neck portion, the back portion, the tail, the muzzle and the skull. These rules should be followed strictly, without which the animal is not qualified. In general, every Champion French Bulldog is regarded as a distinct dog and no doubt it is considered a worthy asset too.