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French Bulldog — Key Facts
Breed NameFrench Bulldog (French Bulldog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #101
Group / CategoryGroup 9 — Group 9 — Companion and Toy Dogs
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2023-08-10
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #101 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #101 · Group 9

French Bulldog (FCI #101)

French Bulldog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 101, Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2023-08-10.

FCI #101Group 9: Group 9 — Companion and Toy DogsStatus: definitive
FCI #101

French Bulldog — Standard & Care

Human-focused companion breeds across diverse coat types, suited for urban households with attentive grooming and dental care.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 101 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — French Bulldog

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)French Bulldog, Bouledogue Français, Frenchie
Español (ES)Bulldog Francés
Deutsch (DE)Französische Bulldogge
Français (FR)Bouledogue Français
Português (PT-BR)Buldogue Francês
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FAQ

FAQ — French Bulldog

What is the official FCI standard number for French Bulldog?

French Bulldog (French Bulldog) is registered under FCI Standard #101 in Group 9 (Group 9 — Companion and Toy Dogs), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official French Bulldog breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/en/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Official Sources & Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

Reference materials do not replace an in-person veterinary consultation or official kennel club registration rules.