Frenchie dogs come from France and England and were first bred in Nottingham in 1800s by lace makers who wanted to create a small, miniature version of English Bulldog also called a “toy” bulldog.
In the 1860s when craftsmen moved to France, they brought their dogs along with them.
They became popular there and were given the name French bulldogs.
A micro Frenchie is a standard French Bulldog that has been bred to be a small French Bulldog.
A mini Frenchie is a standard French Bulldog that got bred down to a smaller size.
There are other names associated with this phenomenon such as the micro French Bulldog or teacup Frenchies.
All these terms essentially carry the same meaning.
A smaller version of the standard Frenchie dog we all know and love.
The average French Bulldog lifespan is 10-12 years.
The Micro French Bulldog and Mini French Bulldog lifespan might be slightly longer, between 12-16 years.
As with any dog breed, the care a Frenchie receives throughout their life can affect the lifespan of a French Bulldog.
Micro French bulldog can weigh between 15-20 pounds, while their height ranges between 12-13 inches.
Mini Frenchies weigh between 2-25 pounds, and can exceed the height of 13.5- 14 inches.
Standard sized Frenchies weigh between 26-31 pounds.
The weight over 28 pounds is considered for obesity for a Micro French Bulldog.