EP17 - What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know About French Bulldogs

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re tackling one of the most talked-about (and controversial) dog breeds out there—the French Bulldog. We’re diving into everything from their adorable beginnings and breed history to the not-so-cute health issues they’re facing today. We’re talking airway problems, spine issues, skin flare-ups, and even GI drama. And yes, we kick things off with a spicy hot take on dog breeders—buckle up.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:57 Hot Take
08:14 French Bulldogs
11:19 History of the French Bulldog
14:54 What is a French Bulldog?
20:15 The bad and the ugly of the Frenchie
21:26 Brachiocephalic obstructive airway syndrome
26:39 Surgeries that can help with BOAS
29:23 Heat/Humidity/Exercise
32:00 Intervertebral disc disease
34:40 Skin Issues
39:28 GI issues
42:16 Cost of Frenchies
46:34 Breeders
49:34 Should Frenchies even exist?
53:26 Social Media post on thoughts/advice for Frenchie owners
01:03:58 Outro