I am planning to bring home a French Bulldog pup, who is 45 days old. As the breed is not popular in India, I need your advice on their temperament and care. Should I go for female or male pup?

French Bulldogs are very intelligent breeds, highly affectionate and friendly. They are full of courage, but can also have the qualities of a clown. They love to be around people at all times, especially their pet parents. They are excellent companion dog. Being smooth-coated breed they require very little grooming. They will take just about all the exercises you can give them whether it be walking around the block or simply playing ball in the yard. They don’t like being left out. As with any short-nosed dogs there is the possibility of breathing problems for them and during hot summer days they can suffer from heat stress. Male French Bulldogs tend to be larger and may be a little more extrovert. Likewise, females are more affectionate and home-loving and may be better with children, but remember they come into season twice a year and unless you are prepared to have

Question by – Karishma Nohwar, Noida