Frenchton Puppies
A Quick Guide to Frenchton Puppies
A cross between a Boston terrier and a French bulldog, Frenchton puppies are a hybrid that is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club. Most of the time, the Frenchton is about 25% Boston terrier and 75% French bulldog.
What are referred to as "designer dog crosses" became popular during the 1990's when it was found that they had a certain amount of resistance to some genetic disorders that were showing up in dogs that were purebreds. The Frenchton puppies themselves are fairly new in terms of mixes and the idea of crossing them was to help increase the mass of the Boston terrier with the French bulldog's stamina.
Interestingly enough, not all of the puppies in one litter will always look alike. Some will favor the mother while others will favor the father. This is referred to as genetic instability and because of this, a designer dog cross cannot be registered as an entirely new breed until many generations of the dog are bred.
Still, the Frenchton puppies are more stable than some designer dog crosses. When the two dogs are crossed, the ideal result is a puppy that has smaller eyes than the Boston terrier and a sturdy bone structure like the French bulldog. The Frenchtons also tend to shed very little and have short hair.
Frenchton puppies seem to like being around people. They like children and therefore they make good pets for families that have children in the home. They also like to cuddle, although they can be playful and full of energy, too.
Grooming the Frenchton is fairly easy. They don't need a lot of brushing since their hair is very short. If their coats are wiped off regularly, then you don't need to bathe them as often as you would some breeds. However, the nails should be clipped about every 2 weeks in order to ensure their safety. Their teeth should be brushed regularly, too, in order to prevent tooth decay from forming.
Although they enjoy good health overall, there are a few health problems that can affect Frenchton puppies. The respiratory system is one thing that you would watch out for. Sometimes, genetic problems with the respiratory systems that both Boston terriers and French bulldogs suffer from can find their way into the health of the Frenchtons. Still, the puppies can live up to 15 years, so they enjoy relatively long lives.
In fact, sometimes the Frenchtons are actually healthier than their parents were because when they are mixed in such a way, the best of both parents are combined. They enjoy a lot of stamina and energy, even though they tend to be larger than the Boston terrier is in general. They also don't have the eye problems that the Boston terrier sometimes faces.
If you are searching for a good family pet, and you want a dog that likes to cuddle and is easy to take care of, then the Frenchton might be the one for you. This is particularly true if you have children and can devote time and energy into playing with your puppy.