One common question among new frenchie owners is whether their French bulldogs can jump on the couch, on them, or on the bed. Well, frenchies are not the best of jumpers, but that does not mean they cannot jump. A fully-grown Frenchie will have no problem jumping on the couch.
However, as you may have possibly noticed by now, your French bulldog is not among the most vibrant dogs. It will spend most of its time sleeping or being half-asleep.
Risks Frenchies Face When Jumping
Safety should be an important consideration when taking care of your frenchie. Your Frenchie may love jumping on furniture such as your bed or couch. However, it faces a risk of hurting itself, due to its smaller body frame, and short legs.
Some of the risks it may face include early arthritis, external and internal injuries, and behavioral problems. Behavioral problems will come about if it jumps from a height, and gets hurt. From then on, it may resist walking down a flight of stairs, and other raised surfaces.
French Bulldog With A Pulled Muscle
When your French bulldog pulls a leg muscle, it may start to limp, or avoid walking if it can. The affected hip or leg may also start to swell, and get inflamed soon after. If the affected muscle is on the neck or back, it may appear to have lost its agility.
Other indications of having a pulled muscle include signs of pain if you touch it, or when it changes its posture. The best solution is to take it to the vet, so that you can have it examined and treated.
French Bulldog Will Not Jump On The Couch
French bulldogs will stop jumping on the couch after they pull a muscle, or if they get hurt after jumping from heights. They have to do that to avoid pain that comes about when the torn muscles flex or move.
Your French bulldog may also stop jumping on the couch, if it has a medical condition such as arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, which makes it quite painful to perform specific body movements such as jumping.
French Bulldog Cannot Jump On The Bed Anymore
When your French bulldog cannot jump on the bed anymore after getting hurt, you have to take it to a vet. Several medical conditions may cause this weird behavioral change. Arthritis is among the conditions that might be affecting your Frenchie, and making it impossible for your dog to jump on the bed.
Your vet will also examine your frenchie to see if it has pulled muscle on the back, neck, and legs. Going to the vet will help your dog start its healing process a.s.a.p. as well as ease its pain.
Conclusion – French BullDog Jumping
Your French bulldog should not have a problem jumping around a few times a day, or at least when it is awake. However, if you have never seen your fully-grown frenchie jumping, or if it has stopped jumping, then it is time to take it to the vet.
Peter loves furry friends, and takes pleasure in blogging on how to keep them happy. His motto is, "A happy dog is a friendly dog."