Le Bouledogue Français, as the French call this comic and affable little dog, excels as a companion dog, a role the French Bulldog takes most seriously as he aptly performs his daily clown-like routines. Few breeds lay claim to being as unabashedly affectionate and entertaining as the bat-eared Frenchie. Whether a home companion, show dog, therapy dog or all of the above, the Frenchie assumes his role with flair and not a little joie de vivre. Muriel P. Lee, a popular dog book author, magazine editor and long-time owner of Frenchies, has written a colorful guide, entertaining enough to suit the taste of any French Bulldog. Including concise chapters on history, breed characteristics and the standard, the informative text also addresses such vital topics as finding a breeder, selecting a puppy, feeding, obedience training, general care and maintenance. New owners will welcome Ms. Lee's sensible advice about house-training, puppy-proofing the home and preventing potential puppy problems. An up-to-date and accurate healthcare chapter, written by Harvard professor and popular dog columnist Dr. Lowell Ackerman, covers vital information about vaccinations, veterinarian selection, parasites and more. In addition to its comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 color photographs, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive.