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264 GUIDE T O BREED S

FRENCH BULLDOG

THIS AFFECTIONATE AND INTELLIGENT CLOWNLIKE DOG THRIVES ON HUMAN COMPANY AKC
Wide-set,
Height range A sturdy, compact little dog, the French Bulldog makes an dark eyes
11–13 in (28–33 cm) excellent companion but has few boundaries and will want to
Weight range share its owner’s favorite chair. Always ready for fun, kind but
24–29 lb (11–13 kg)
firm direction may be needed. This breed is a descendent of
Life span Over 10 years the British Toy Bulldog taken to France in the 19th century.
Origin France

Distinctive, erect “bat”
ears, wide at base,
Other colors rounded at top

Black brindle Short, pied
coat with white Strong,
predominant thickset
neck
Fawn coat

PEKINGESE

DIGNIFIED AND COURAGEOUS YET SENSITIVE, THIS GOOD-NATURED DOG HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN AKC

Height range An aristocrat, whose ancestors can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty
6–9 in (15–23 cm) (618–907ce), the Pekingese was considered sacred in China and could
Weight range only be owned by royalty. The perfect dog for an apartment, it loves
Up to 11 lb (Up to 5 kg)
exercise but not long walks. Intelligent and fearless, it makes
Life span Over 12 years a loyal companion but can be hard to train.
Origin China Coarse, straight, Very short
long gold topcoat muzzle

Other colors Lionlike mane
around face
Lighter-
Variety of colored
colors undercoat

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