My French Bulldog Puppy, Half Moon
It’s no secret, French Bulldogs are among my favorite breeds. Many of you may remember my beloved late Frenchies Francesca, Sharkey, and Bête Noire. At home now are Crème Brûlée, Luna Moona - and if you’ve been following my Instagram page @marthastewart48 - the adorable 12-week old Half Moon, Luna Moona's daughter.
The French Bulldog is an affectionate and playful breed known for its wrinkly, smushy face and bat-like ears. They require a bit of patience during training, but are incredibly intelligent and eager to please. I am sure you will love Half Moon as much as I do - she is fitting in perfectly and is already great friends with my Chow Chows, Empress Qin and Emperor Han.
Here are some photos, enjoy.
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- Half Moon is here and ready for anything. This 12-week old puppy is full of energy and spunk and adored by everyone at the farm.
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- The French Bulldog, or Frenchie, is the result of a 19th century cross between English bulldog ancestors and ratters from France. The breed is now categorized in the American Kennel Club’s Non-Sporting Group.
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- French Bulldogs are affectionate, playful, curious, and very social dogs, making them excellent companions.
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- Half Moon is called a brindle French Bulldog. Brindling mixes black hairs with brown or fawn. Brindle-colored dogs look a bit like canine tigers.
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- Here are mother and daughter just home after a walk around the farm. Half Moon loves going out for walks and can keep up pretty well with her mom.
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- The French Bulldog is a small, active, and muscular dog with heavy bone and smooth coat.
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- Half Moon loves to play with Luna Moona…
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- … And Luna Moona is a great mom – she plays with her and teaches her how to be a good dog.
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- … And, of course, how to pose for all the photos.
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- Half Moon, aka “Mooney,” loves everyone who visits, and is always looking for a rub.
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- For short breaks, I let the dogs out in my Winter House courtyard. Here’s Half Moon hoping others will join her – perhaps the Chow Chows?
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- Right now, Half Moon is under 10-pounds, but full grown, she will weigh between 16 and 25 pounds. She will also stand about 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder.
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- Here’s Luna Moona watching her daughter from under a bench nearby.
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- French Bulldogs are very perceptive and excel in emotional intelligence, sensing sadness and happiness in their human family members and responding appropriately.
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- Just in from outside, mother and daughter get some rest.
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- As with all puppies – they play hard and then rest hard. It’s a short nap…
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- … a very short nap.
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- The little puppy is ready to play and chew again.
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- Luna Moona was hoping for a bit more calm and quiet.
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- As the old saying goes… let sleeping dogs lie. Looks like Half Moon will rest for a few more minutes. These two, mother and daughter, make a wonderful duo. My dog count is now five – three Frenchies and two Chow Chows. And I love every one.
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