French Bullhuahua

The French Bulldog originated in England as a small Bulldog who was company for trade artisans. Bred with small Terriers and the Pug, this dog was called the Bouledogue Francais when he arrived in France along with the artisans who moved there during the Industrial Revolution.

The French Bulldog became very popular, though much later during the Great Depression of the 1920s and 1930s, the French Bulldog, like many others, suffered in number. Thankfully, recovery did occur and the breed was registered in 1989 by the American Kennel Club. They are a very popular breed today. The Chihuahua is thought to be an ancient breed. There are several theories as to the origin of this tiny dog. One theory is that the breed was first developed in Egypt 3,000 years ago. Another thought is that the Chihuahua had origins in China and was traded throughout the world by Spanish traders. A third theory is that the Chihuahua came from Central and South America, descending from the Techichi dog, a small canine considered to have healing powers and spiritual use. This dog was placed in the beds of the ill and was also cremated and buried with those who had passed on, in the thoughts that the dog would smooth the path to the other side.