French bulldog

noun

1. one of a French breed of small, bat-eared dogs having a large, square head, a short tail, and a short, sleek coat.

French bulldog

noun

1. a small stocky breed of dog with a sleek coat, usually brindled or pied, a large square head, and large erect rounded ears

Word History and Origins

Origin of French bulldog¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

A Southern California couple who lost their French bulldog have gone to great lengths over the last two months to find the pooch, resorting to bloodhounds, animal psychics, cash rewards and door-to-door canvasing.

From Los Angeles Times

An oval abrasion on a French bulldog’s ear was rimmed by crusty discharge.

From Los Angeles Times

She got roles in John Waters movies and raised prize-winning French bulldogs.

From Los Angeles Times

Do you want to watch the Doggfather meet a French bulldog . . . in France?

From Salon

Specific dog breeds at increased risk include chow chows, bulldogs, French bulldogs, dogue de Bordeaux, greyhounds, boxers, English springer spaniels, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, pugs, golden retrievers and Staffordshire bull terriers.

From Los Angeles Times