Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Courtesy Post Name: Frankie Breed: French Bulldog Weight: 32 pounds Gender: Male Spayed/neutered: Neutered Age: 7 years (DOB Aug.14/17) Reason for Rehoming: Owner is working very long hours and due to Frankie's allergies, vetting and raw food are becoming out of financial reach Up to Date with Vetting: May be due for some vaccines. Last seen June/24. Good with dogs: Yes. He has interacted with cousins' Black Lab, Shih Tzu, and Cocker Spaniel. Playful if they are receptive and respectful if they are not. He greets other dogs well on leash. He occasionally goes to the dog park and meets and greets other dogs there. Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids: Yes. He has interacted with 1 and 3 year old nephews and is good with them. Good with strangers: Yes. If a stranger visits he does not bark. He is friendly and goes up to greet them and asks for belly rubs. Resource guarding issues: Not from people. Unknown from other animals. Ever bitten a human: No Ever bitten a dog: No Fears: Nail trims Housetrained: Yes. Crate trained: The crate was left set up and open for the first 2 years and Frankie would sleep there overnight. He stopped using the crate after that and prefers to sleep on his bed. Good in the car: Yes. Loves car rides. Bark when left alone: No. He is left alone from approximately 7:30 am to 6 pm right now in their apartment. Neighbours say he occasionally alerts by barking at noises in the hall. Destructive: No Energy Level: Medium Leash skills: He is a big puller. He pulls to go smell things. He is not reactive to people/dogs/vehicles on walks. He politely greets other dogs who are interested in greeting him. Okay with physical handling/manipulations: His owner bathes him weekly due to Frankie's allergies. He does not enjoy having his nails done but wears them down on walks. Known commands: sit, down, paw, spin, come, stay Food on now: Limited diet due to skin allergies. Big Country Raw duck, beef, pork, and salmon rotated. Fed 2x/day. 5.5 oz raw plus 2 oz pumpkin puree. They avoid turkey and chicken due to his allergies. They only feed him fruits/veggies in addition to the raw. Behavioural issues: He will not walk in cold weather. Frankie would love an adopter who had a fenced yard for quick trips outside Medical issues: Allergy testing confirms environmental allergies. 1/2 Apoquel pill daily to control his allergies. He did not cope well with Cytopoint injections. Raw diet to help control his allergies. Frankie has an instant love for everyone he meets, whether it’s people or other dogs. He’s eager to play with anyone but respects boundaries, if a dog barks at him or doesn’t want to play, he simply walks away. On the other hand, if a person is willing to pet or play with him, he won’t leave their side. During the day, if someone is around, Frankie becomes their loyal shadow, following them from room to room. He loves being by your side and will sit contentedly for hours as long as he has his bed and a sunny spot. An adoptive home where someone is home more often than not would be preferred for Frankie. Frankie does not enjoy walking in the winter weather so exercising him in a small living space can be a challenge. His ideal home would be a house with a fenced yard. Frankie has struggled with a persistent rash on his stomach and severe itching ever since he was a puppy. He was seen by a number of veterinarians and the conclusion was that he suffers from environmental allergies. While managing Frankie’s allergies has been a challenge, the combination of daily Apoquel, a raw diet, and consistent care, such as regular baths, has helped keep his symptoms as manageable as possible. His adopter must be willing to continue this level of care. Frankie has some quirky habits: he snorts, burps, farts, and snores loudly. When he’s especially happy, excited to see you, or being petted, he snorts and even purrs like a cat, which is absolutely adorable. He's quite the character! January 18, 2025, 7:45 am
