Born from English Bulldogs that Parisian lace-makers brought to France in the 1850s, the French Bulldog has become the world's hottest urban breed — affectionate, low-energy, and surprisingly comical. Its compact size, modest exercise needs, and bat-ear charm make it ideal for apartment living. But the price tag is high, and the brachycephalic skull brings real veterinary baggage: breathing trouble, heat intolerance, and a long list of inherited conditions.
