French Bulldog History

The remote past

The early 19th century and Industrial revolution

End of the 19th century

Turn of the century England on ward

Loose end

My thanks to all those who have kindly lent their time and help in making this page

Translation and understanding, Chris Hannan

Technical help, Juan Carlos Udías, Monchi and Tito

For her encyclopaedic knowledge of the breed, Vivien Watkins, Hon. President of the French Bulldog Club of England

For their generosity: Pat and Ken Wilson. Rafael Martínez-Fresneda

German translations: Inge Tauer

And, of course, to Sheila Howard for trusting Monty with us