The Bark Files: Case #001 – French Bulldog

-“What secrets lie behind the snorts and wiggles? Our first file is open…”

Subject: French Bulldog

Status: Declassified

Profiled Traits: Velcro Attachment • Pillow Possession • Weaponized Snorting

Investigator Notes: Suspect displays an unexplainable ability to charm every human in a 30-ft radius without moving more than one ear.

Unveiling the Secrets of "The Bark Files": A Special Dossier on the French Bulldog That Uncovers Paw-some Mysteries.

📜 Historical Case Overview: Origins Cloaked in Cuteness - (Who is this French Bulldog)

Originally believed to be a compact offshoot of English Bulldogs, this breed migrated to France in the 1800s and promptly became too fashionable for its own good. Evidence suggests it infiltrated Parisian cafés, artists' studios, and lap-based power structures with surgical precision.

According to a redacted dossier from 1871, Frenchies were spotted alongside lace workers, cabaret singers, and a suspicious number of absinthe drinkers. At least one was reportedly smuggled into the Paris Opera wearing a custom velvet collar and a monocle.

Lesser-Known Discoveries:

• The French Bulldog cannot swim well — not due to fear, but due to aerodynamic failure of the torso.

• Their signature “frog sprawl” sleeping pose has baffled orthopedic specialists and yoga instructors alike.

• One of the earliest recorded owners was a notorious 19th-century French brothel madam. She had four. All named Maurice.

🧠 Trait Analysis: The Lounger-General

French Bulldogs are affectionate, charismatic, and alarmingly skilled in psychological manipulation. They’ve mastered the “intense gaze” tactic to earn treats, couch rights, or human guilt. They will follow you into the bathroom. And stare. Lovingly. Judgmentally.

They snore. They fart. They somehow sigh dramatically at the end of every long nap. They won’t always come when called — not out of defiance, but because you didn’t say it in exactly the right tone.

Training is possible… if the Frenchie agrees to your terms.

View Trait Table

Trait	Score	Notes
Affectionate With Family	80	Extremely loyal and cuddly — lives for human attention.
Good With Other Dogs	50	Can be sociable but sometimes stubborn or territorial.
Openness to Strangers	60	Generally friendly but may bark at new visitors briefly.
Playfulness	60	Loves short play sessions and silly antics, but tires quickly.
Protective Instinct	40	May alert you but isn’t particularly guarding or confrontational.
Trainability	40	Intelligent but can be headstrong — food bribery is key.
Energy Level	30	More of a couch potato than a jogger; prefers short bursts of zoomies.
Barking Tendencies	30	Not excessive, but can be vocal if bored or excited.
Ease of Care	70	Small size, minimal grooming, but watch for breathing/heat issues.

🎯 Real-World Compatibility

Best for:

• Apartment dwellers with throw pillows they don’t mind losing

• People who like affection but also enjoy a little codependency

• Humans who find snorting endearing

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Not ideal for:

• Joggers

• Anyone who insists their furniture remain fur-free

• People who require personal space or closed-door bathroom privacy

🐾 Behavior Patterns That Raise Eyebrows

• Stealth Infiltration: Subject has been found asleep in closets, laundry baskets, and suitcases mid-packing.

• Flatulence Frequency: Alarming. Possibly tactical.

• Selective Deafness: Will ignore commands unless snacks are mentioned. Even then: 50/50.

Incident Log #229-A:Subject refused to walk outside in “windy conditions.” Sat down. Made eye contact. Pooped on sidewalk. Retreated inside unbothered.

Incident Log #387-C:Subject barked at its own reflection for 11 minutes before cuddling it.

In a dimly lit surveillance van, a beagle intently watches the street through binoculars while a German shepherd analyzes multiple monitors, all focused on a solitary French bulldog outside. The scene, complete with snacks and scattered papers, reveals a nighttime stakeout with canine secret agents on the case.

💬 Quotes from Totally-Not-Fake Field Agents

“Suspect disarmed me with one blink. I now own three plush blankets and a heated dog bed. I live on the floor.”— Agent Dupont

“Lured into a snuggle trap. Couldn’t escape for six hours. Regret nothing.”— Agent McNulty

“I asked for a sit. Subject gave me side-eye and then rolled over. I think that counts.”— Agent Barkowitz

Crime Scene Identification Sketch – (Witness Description)

• Compact, muscular body with a broad chest

• Distinctive "bat ears" — large, upright, and rounded at the top

• Short, flat snout (brachycephalic) with visible folds around the nose

• Short, stocky legs and a low-to-the-ground stance

• Wrinkled face with a deeply expressive brow

• Large, round eyes — wide-set and full of mischief

• Short, smooth coat that comes in various colors (fawn, brindle, white, pied, black)

• Naturally short tail, often corkscrew-shaped or straight

• Height: ~11–12 inches

• Weight: ~16–28 pounds

• Snorts and snores — an acoustic feature, not just a quirk

Perpetrators are to be considered "Soft and Cuddly". ANY sightings are to be reported to the FBI (Fur Ball Investigators) IMMEDIATELY.

If you have seen this suspect REPORT HERE

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