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