French bulldog gifts: 15 Frenchie gift ideas for owners and fans
The best French bulldog gifts suit a short-nosed city dog: a cooling mat for warm days, soft wipes for the facial folds, a rubber grooming mitt, a fitted life jacket for homes near a pool, indoor puzzle toys, and keepsakes of their own Frenchie, like a portrait or a birthday video with those famous bat ears.
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Key takeaways
- The AKC says Frenchies, like all flat-faced breeds, do poorly in hot or humid weather, so cooling gifts are practical.
- The AKC also says Frenchies cannot swim and should never be left unattended near water.
- Facial folds should be kept clean and dry, which makes soft wipes a useful stocking stuffer.
- Frenchies need only a short walk or play session a day, so indoor toys and cozy gear get plenty of use.
How to choose a gift for a Frenchie owner
Start with where the dog lives and what the owner worries about. Frenchie owners in a hot climate think about heat. Owners with a pool think about water. City owners think about space.
| If their Frenchie... | Get them... | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lives somewhere hot | A cooling mat | Flat-faced breeds do poorly in heat and humidity |
| Lives near a pool or lake | A fitted life jacket | Frenchies can't swim and need close supervision near water |
| Has deep facial folds | Soft fold wipes and a towel | Folds should stay clean and dry |
| Lives in an apartment | A compact bed and indoor puzzle toys | They need only short daily outdoor exercise |
| Has a birthday coming up | A cake and a birthday video | A party built around the dog |
Shopping for a Frenchie fan without a dog? Skip the gear and choose pajamas, a bat-ear mug or a rescue donation.
15 Frenchie gifts
- 1.
A cooling mat
A pad that stays cool indoors, for a breed the AKC says does poorly in hot or humid weather.
- 2.
A fitted dog life jacket
For families with a pool, a boat or a lake house. The AKC says Frenchies cannot swim because of their front-heavy build. A life jacket adds a layer of safety and never replaces close supervision.
- 3.
Soft wipes for the facial foldsUnder $25
The AKC says a Frenchie's facial folds should be kept clean and dry. Gentle, unscented pet wipes and a soft towel make an easy stocking stuffer.
- 4.
A rubber grooming mittUnder $25
The Frenchie's short coat sheds minimally, and the AKC suggests weekly brushing with a rubber mitt or hound glove.
- 5.
A quiet nail grinder
The AKC notes Frenchie nails should be trimmed regularly, since overly long nails can cause pain. A low-noise grinder makes home trims easier.
- 6.
An indoor puzzle toyUnder $25
Frenchies don't need a lot of outdoor exercise, so a treat puzzle is a good way to fill a rainy or hot afternoon.
- 7.
A cozy bed for a small apartment
A compact bolster bed that fits next to the couch suits a city apartment.
- 8.
A rally or obedience class
The AKC says Frenchies enjoy obedience, agility and rally, and that they can be stubborn but are people pleasers at heart. A class suits a new owner.
- 9.
A Frenchie birthday party videoFrom $39
See this videoWe turn 5 to 10 photos of their Frenchie into a short video of that dog in a party hat, with their name and age on the cake and confetti everywhere. It comes in vertical, square and widescreen versions with a movie-poster still, and we can deliver it on the birthday.
- 10.
A homemade dog birthday cakeUnder $25
Bake a small, dog-safe cake for the party. Our dog birthday cake recipe uses simple ingredients.
- 11.
A custom portrait of their Frenchie
A painted or drawn portrait from a favorite photo. Pick one where the bat ears are up and the face is in focus.
- 12.
A bat-ear ornament or mugUnder $25
A Frenchie face painted to match their dog, with the name added. Small, cheap and personal.
- 13.
Frenchie pajamas or socksUnder $25
French bulldog prints for the owner. An easy pick for a gift exchange or a Frenchie fan without a dog.
- 14.
A photo book of the dog's year
Print 30 to 50 photos of the snoring, the zoomies and the couch naps.
- 15.
A donation to a French bulldog rescueAny amount
Give to a breed rescue in the dog's name. A good pick for the owner who adopted their Frenchie.
What Frenchie people love about them
The AKC calls the French Bulldog playful, alert, adaptable and completely irresistible, and notes it is one of the world's most popular small breeds, especially with city dwellers.
What owners tend to rave about:
- The bat ears. The large, upright ears are the breed's trademark. The AKC says the bat ear might have been bred out in favor of a rose ear if American fanciers hadn't objected.
- The quiet. The AKC calls them "dogs of few words." They don't bark much, yet their alertness makes them good watchdogs.
- The easy fit. They adapt to life with singles, couples or families, get on well with other animals, and enjoy meeting new people.
- The look. A large square head, heavy wrinkles above a very short nose, and a compact, muscular body under a smooth coat. The breed was once called the Boule-Dog Francais.
Gifts that show off the ears and the face tend to land best.
Frenchie gifts for comfort and safety
The most useful French bulldog gifts deal with the short nose and the heavy front end. The AKC says that, like all flat-faced breeds, Frenchies are prone to breathing problems and do poorly in hot or humid weather. It adds that a short walk or outdoor play session each day is enough exercise, and that they should never exert themselves when it's hot or humid.
Good gifts that fit that life:
- For warm days: a cooling mat, a collapsible water bowl, and a promise to walk the dog with them early in the morning.
- For water: a fitted life jacket if the family spends time near a pool, boat or lake. The AKC is clear that Frenchies cannot swim and should never be left unattended near water, so the jacket is a backup to supervision.
- For the folds: soft wipes and a small towel, since the AKC says facial folds should be kept clean and dry.
- For the coat: a rubber grooming mitt for the weekly brush the AKC suggests.
If the dog has a health condition, ask the owner before buying anything that touches the skin or face.
A Frenchie birthday gift: their own party video
A Frenchie birthday is a fine excuse for a party, and our Birthday Party template puts the dog in charge of it. Their Frenchie wears a party hat, sits in front of a cake with their name and age on it, and blows out the candles under a shower of confetti.
You send 5 to 10 photos, including a couple where the ears are up, and a person checks the video before it goes out. It's ready within 24 hours, or you can schedule it to arrive on the birthday. One video is $39. The Pet's Year pack is $79 for 3 videos of the same dog, so you can save two for the holidays and a gotcha day within 12 months, with no new photos needed. Every order includes vertical, square and widescreen versions, a movie-poster still, and free gift delivery on the day you pick. If it doesn't look like their Frenchie, we remake it, and if the remake still misses, you get your money back.
Planning the rest of the day? See our dog birthday ideas and dog birthday video pages.
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Questions
What do you get a French bulldog lover?
For a Frenchie owner, try a cooling mat, fold wipes, a rubber grooming mitt, an indoor puzzle toy, or a keepsake of their own dog like a portrait or a birthday video. For a fan without a Frenchie, pick bat-ear mugs, Frenchie pajamas or a rescue donation.
Can French bulldogs swim?
No. The AKC says Frenchies cannot swim because of their front-heavy structure and should never be left unattended near a tub, pool or body of water. A fitted life jacket helps near water, but close supervision is still a must.
Is a cooling mat a good gift for a Frenchie?
It's a practical one. The AKC says Frenchies, like all flat-faced breeds, do poorly in hot or humid weather. A cooling mat gives them a comfortable spot indoors on warm days.
What is a good Frenchie birthday gift?
A small dog-safe cake, a new indoor toy, and a short birthday video of their own Frenchie in a party hat with their name and age on the cake, delivered on the day.
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