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

“God, it’s been so much fun,” she says as her French bulldog, Banksy, yips at her feet.

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Officers are also seen trying to catch a loose French bulldog running to a neighbor’s house.

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Nobody knows what happened during the two years that a French bulldog named Havoc went missing.

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In Lisa's case, she had been on a walk with her terrier, Duke, in June when a French bulldog attacked him.

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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.

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