French Bullweiler

Dog Breed Profile

French Bullweiler History

The French Bull Terrier is a medium to large sized, short-coated, square-proportioned bull terrier. While not officially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), it is recognised by the United Kennel Club (UKC). The “bull” label stems from its ancestor, the Old English Bulldog, which was a large, powerful, fearless, and tenacious fighting dog. The origins of this “bull” are unclear. Some believe the “Bull” moniker refers to a dog named “Bulldog”, which, according to the 1881 edition of The Illustrated London News, was owned by Lord Foley. Some believe the name came from the bull baiting pits in South London. The “Terrier” term ultimately comes from its ancestor, the English Black and Tan terrier, which was a noted ratter. The “French” part has its origins in the now-extinct French White English Terrier.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

United States Of America

Ancestry

French Bulldog, Rottweiler

French Bullweiler Physical Characteristics

The French Bullweiler is a medium-sized, muscular-boned, strong, and agile sporting breed that typically stands between 19 and 22 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs between 60 and 95 pounds. They have a strong, well-proportioned body and a thick, short, flat coat that is fawn, red, white, cream, or a mixture of these colors. They have a wedge-shaped head and a docked tail. The coat of this breed is coarse, hard, and wiry.

Eye Colors

Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Brindle

Height Range

Male Height Range: 13 – 25 inches

Female Height Range: 13 – 25 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 25 – 85 lbs

Female Weight Range: 25 – 85 lbs

French Bullweiler Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

8-11 yrs

French Bullweiler Health Concerns

Elbow Dysplasia, Osteosarcoma, Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, vonWillebrand’s Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Atopy, Entropion, Cataracts, Pancreatitis, Subaortic Stenosis

French Bullweiler Temperament and Behaviour

The French Bullweiler is an energetic, powerful, and well-built working breed. They are incredibly brave and courageous, which can make them difficult to train. They are dominant and territorial, so they make great guard dogs. They are friendly and fun-loving, but protective of their families and homes.

French Bullweiler Activity Requirements

The French Bullweiler is a medium-sized, muscular dog with a distinctive look. They are slightly longer than a German or American Bully, and they are very athletic. They are known for being intelligent, loyal, and protective. While they are not very active, this is a smart, agile dog that enjoys playing outside. A daily walk or play session is plenty of activity for the French Bullweiler. This is a versatile, family-friendly dog that does well in a wide variety of living environments. They are easy to train and respond well to positive dog training techniques.