Are French Bulldogs Friendly Or Dangerous To Strangers?

Looking to own a French Bulldog and need to know whether French Bulldog are friendly or aggressive to strangers?

According to pet experts, French Bulldogs score out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the friendliest dogs to strangers.


Are French Bulldogs Friendly?

Are French Bulldogs Aggressive To Strangers

    When it comes to deciding on a dog, you possibly want one that is friendly, whether that's toward people, other pets, or both. Put simply, a happy-go-lucky pooch that gets along with everyone.

    While most pet dogs are certainly fond of people, some are very sociable and love to meet new people all the time. Kindness doesn't necessarily depend on breed. Most dogs are friendly if they have been exposed to new people, places, and adventures as they were growing up.

    So, essentially, you can make any canine into a friendly dog if you ensure they have an energetic social life and a happy home. Almost all canines will be social with their owners, but some breeds were bred as guardians and can be wary and even hostile toward strangers.

    Top 5 Friendly Dog Breeds

    1. Labrador Retrievers temperament towards people is almost unparalleled. Labradors are amazingly social toward everyone they meet and many behavioral issues in the breed arise because of their desire to be around people.

    2. Poodles very active, social, and intelligent dogs that make incredible buddies. They do very well in a variety of different dog sports and appreciate the company of people, friend or stranger.

    3. Pug is so loved partially due to its looks, but also because of its fantastic personality. Pugs are incredibly social, they love everyone and get along very well with other animals.

    4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is among the smallest spaniels, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred mainly as a buddy and lapdog. Due to this, they are very friendly with their families and strangers, happily meeting as many new people as they can.

    5. Boxer was initially bred as a guard dog in Germany, but there are very few working Boxers left. Today, most are energetic, smart family companions that are fantastic for individuals and families alike. They are quite social dogs and enjoy meeting and playing with new people and other dogs.

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French Bulldog Information

The Frenchie shares many of the traits that made its bulldog ancestors so successful in the bull-baiting arena: low center of gravity, wide body, heavy bone, muscular build and large, square head. It has soft loose skin forming wrinkles about the head and shoulders. Unlike the bulldog, it has an alert, curious expression, which is aided by its bar ears. Also, unlike the bulldog, its movement is unrestrained and free, with reach and drive. It is a hardy, entertaining home companion and a solid lap dog.

The French bulldog is a clown in a lap dog. It enjoys playing and entertaining its family, as well as cuddling and snoozing with its favorite person. It is amiable, sweet, companionable and willing to please.

What to do if you lose your French Bulldog

If your French Bulldog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Telephone the local vet clinics to see if someone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost French Bulldog

If you find a French Bulldog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.