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- Frenchton Breed Overview
- History of the Frenchton Breed. Where Frenchtons came from
- What the Frenchton Looks Like
- How Much is the Frenchton Puppy?
- What Colors do Frenchtons Have?
- How Long Frenchtons Live
- Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Frenchtons
- Other Things to Know About Frenchtons
Frenchton Breed Overview
The Frenchton is a mixed-breed dog that was formed by interbreeding the French Bulldog and the Boston Terrier.
The Frenchton is a small-sized dog.
The adult Frenchton stands 11 to 14 inches.
The Frenchton belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group.
Dogs in the Mixed Breed Dogs group, like the Frenchton, are not purebred dogs.
The fact that Frenchtons belong to the Mixed Breed Dogs group is one of the reasons why Frenchtons have the personality and temperament that they have.
The temperament of the Frenchton is generally described as:
- Lovable
- Sociable
- Strong Willed
History of the Frenchton Breed. Where Frenchtons came from
The Frenchton mixed breed may have existed naturally over the years.
Still, designer breeders started intentionally mixing French Bulldogs and Boston Terriers to create a healthier French Bulldog, as several years of inbreeding can take a toll on genetics and health.
While there may not be much in the way of an established history for the mixed breed dogs, you may learn more about them by understanding their purebred French Bulldog and Boston Terrier parents.
French Bulldogs come from the UK, where breeders wanted to create a small English Bulldog.
Many French Bulldog owners emigrated to France and brought their adorable pups.
Americans found them as charming as Europeans, and the pups soon made their way to America, landing in the American Kennel Club in 1886.
Boston Terriers are from Boston, MA, but it`s unclear exactly where Boston Terriers` ancestry goes back to before then.
Even though Frenchtons started as a designer breed, some have ended up in shelters or the care of rescue groups.
Consider adoption if you decide this is the breed for you.
Check your local shelters, look up Frenchton rescues, or check with breed-specific Boston Terrier and French Bulldog rescues, as they often take in, and help to re-home mixed breed dogs.
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What the Frenchton Looks Like
Frenchtons can be described as mixed-breed dogs.
They are not purebreds, unlike their Boston Terrier or French Bulldog parents.
Frenchtons come in a variety of colors, including brown, cream, white, and black.
They can be found in a mixture of two or more colors and sometimes in brindle.
They have short, shiny hair that is easy to maintain.
A couple of brushes per week should be sufficient.
Some dogs are described as easy to train, while others Frenchton parents report stubbornness.
These pups need positive reinforcement.
Be patient and consistent.
Frenchtons are active and alert but also relaxed.
With some minor activities, a walk through the park each day should suffice to keep your dog happy.
Frenchtons are great with children of all ages in large families.
Children should be taught how to touch and approach dogs by an adult and should supervise all interactions.
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How Much is the Frenchton Puppy?
The average price of a Frenchton puppy is $2130. The price of a Frenchton puppy ranges from $1650 to $2500.
A lot of factors determine the price of the Frenchton. These factors include what health records the Frenchton puppy has, the lineage of the Frenchton puppy, the US state the breeder is located in, etc.
To estimate how much you can expect to pay for a puppy Frenchton based on the many factors that determine the price of the Frenchton puppy, check out our calculator that lets you estimate how much you should expect to pay for the Frenchton puppy based on what you want in the puppy.
When looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of the Frenchton breed, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting instead of buying a puppy. Adoption costs are very low compared to the price of a puppy.
What Colors do Frenchtons Have?
Frenchtons come in the following beautiful primary colors:
Frenchtons come in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to their primary colors:
How Long Frenchtons Live
The lifespan of the Frenchton is typically from 12 to 15 years.
Frenchtons live long if they eat well, drink well, exercise well, and visit the veterinarian regularly.
Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Frenchtons
If you have not made up your mind on which dog breed to get, you may also want to consider some other dogs similar to the Frenchton.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds that have similar behavior and temperament as the Frenchton:
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (77 percent match with Frenchton). Learn more about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel here.
- Japanese Spitz (75 percent match with Frenchton). Learn more about the Japanese Spitz here.
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (77 percent match with Frenchton). Learn more about the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier here.
Other Things to Know About Frenchtons
Here are some of the very important characteristics of the Frenchton that you need to know about the Frenchton breed:
