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Caring for a French Bulldog
- Maintenance: Brush once a week to remove excess moulted hair and bathe monthly to keep clean.
Grooming: Shorthaired breeds should not be clipped as they renew their coats. You can help by brushing the coat with a rubber mitt or brush to remove the excess hair and reduce shedding at home.
Special Attention: Pay extra attention to the pet's elbows as the skin there is prone to drying and cracking. Also keep an eye on any skin folds which can trap dirt and bacteria that can lead to irritation.
Recommended Grooming Appointments: A monthly bath is sufficient to help out with the shedding of this breed, make sure to use a moisturising shampoo to benefit both hair and skin.
Do you want the best care for your French Bulldog?
Here are 3 easy steps to follow for the best results:
1. BRUSHING
- Short-haired dogs like the French Bulldog shed twice a year, especially in spring and fall.
- Brushing them with a rubber brush weekly prevents hair buildup.
- Pins rakes are effective for removing hair in the final stage of its cycle, starting to separate from the follicle.
- Undercoat rakes allow for reducing the undercoat without completely removing the protective layer.
Brush for a French Bulldog
Artero Laika is perfect for shorthaired dogs to help remove loose hair whilst also keeping the coat shiny and healthy.
Rake for a French Bulldog
Artero Echo is designed to help remove excess loose hair and any trapped undercoat, especially if the grooming is infrequent.
De-Shedder for a French Bulldog
Artero Golf is the de-shedder to be used to remove the moulting hair and the undercoat without cutting the needed cover hairs.
Rake for a French Bulldog
Artero Floki is used to remove the undercoat which if left alone can accumulate and can cause discomfort for the pet.
2. BATHING
- A monthly bath is ideal to ensure the dog's cleanliness and eliminate bad odors.
- Using products that nourish and hydrate, in addition to cleaning, keeps the coat in good condition.
- A conditioner applied at the end of the bath makes it easier to remove shedding hair.
- When there is no access to a bathtub, a no-rinse shampoo is an excellent alternative.
Detox Shampoo
Artero Detox is the perfect solution to clean and soft coats. The active carbon deeply cleans without drying or damaging the coat.
Protein Vital Conditioner
Artero Protein Vital hydrates all types of hair from root to tip leaving it soft and shiny.
Bath Gloves
Artero Plis Plas, are wet gloves used to give a quick clean to your dog no matter where you are. The Aloe base nourishes the coat and leave a light fragrance behind.
Deodorant
Use Artero Sniff, after a bath or between baths to neutralise any potentially bad odours on the dog.
3. HYGIENE
- To prevent irritations, it is recommended to keep the French Bulldog's ears clean.
- Tartar problems, a common reason for veterinary visits, can be avoided with regular dental brushing.
- Dogs exposed to the sun need sunscreen to prevent dryness.
- The pads and nose require constant hydration due to their lack of hair.
Ear Cleaner
Aurigel is the gel we will use to help clean out wax and dirt from the ear canal. The pump system is easy to use and non intrusive to the ear.
Solar Block
It is important to use Artero Block to protect our pets from overexposure from the UV rays. This can cause dryness and faded colour in the coats.
Tear Cleanser
Artero Pretty Eyes is the solution for brown stains around the eyes on lighter coloured coats. With continued use it 100% eliminates the stains.
Breath Spray
Artero X-Mint is ideal to eliminate bad breath whilst also providing protection to the teeth and gums.
Ear Dips
After using the Aurigel, follow with Ear Dips to clean off any excess, remaining dirt from the surface of the ear.
Repair Cream for Nose and Paw Pads
During colder and dryer seasons exposed, hairless skin is more prone to cracking which can lead to wounds, using Artero Dfender, you will build the skins defence against this.
What is the French Bulldog like?
The French Bulldog is a breed known for it's unique appearance and sweet personality. Depsite a muscular appearance, this breed is quite calm and relaxed and very much enjoy life with a family in a home.
These little dogs have a flat face, muscular body with a short, glossy coat that requires little maintenance however it is important to keep their wrinkles clean as they easily trap moisture and dirt which can lead to a build up which will cause irritation to the dogs skin, and as most of their wrinkles are around the eyes this is very uncomfortable for the dog.
It is important to remember that due to their flattened faces, French Bulldogs may have more difficulty with breathing than other breeds. This means you have to be careful with exercise to not overstrain the dog. This breed is also susceptible to respiratory and eye problems so regular vet visits are important.