Frenchie Labrador

The Frenchie Labrador gets its name from its parent breeds: the French Bulldog and the Labrador Retriever. The French Bulldog is thought to have descended from the Molosser-type dogs which are known to be large dogs like the Mastiffs. The French Bulldog originated from English breeders who bred the English Bulldog down to a smaller size. These dogs then travelled to France along with their owners, English men and women who moved during the Industrial Revolution. French breeders further developed the breed. Tourists from across the sea also fell in love with the smart and spunky French Bulldog and brought them home to the United States. The French Bulldog was added to American Kennel Clubs roster in 1898. The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland, Canada and is a cousin of the Newfoundland breed. It was bred in Canada to be adept at swimming and retrieving items – like fishing nets – from cold water. Eventually, its population dwindled in Newfoundland due to a dog tax, but boomed in the United Kingdom where it had been imported for decades in the early 1800s for hunting. Eventually, Labrador Retrievers were brought to North America at the end of the 19th century and have long since been one of the most popular breeds in the United States. The Labrador Retriever was recognized by the AKC in 1917. The Frenchie Labrador is a relatively new hybrid. It is not widely recognized and lives in the shadow of more popular Labrador Retriever and French Bulldog hybrids. Nonetheless, this breed is known to be over-the-top sweet.