{"id":787,"date":"2021-04-16T16:02:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T16:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/french-magazine\/?p=787"},"modified":"2021-05-13T18:50:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T18:50:49","slug":"popular-american-dogs-that-are-french","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/french-magazine\/popular-american-dogs-that-are-french\/","title":{"rendered":"Expats \u00e0 quatre pattes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Popular American Dogs that are French<\/b><\/p>\n

There are over 20 dog breeds that were developed in France, among the most popular are the:<\/span><\/p>\n

Bichon Frise: <\/b>Pronounced bee-SHON free-ZAY, this small and intelligent dog breed originated in Spain. They lived aboard ships and kept the sailor’s company during long voyages. They were taken along many trade routes across the centuries into other countries. They were believed to be used as items of barter by Spanish sailors around the Mediterranean basin and that is how French sailors brought the dogs to Europe from Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, in the 14th century. The breed’s close association with European nobles began sometime in the 13th century. Most notably, they became the preferred companion dogs of the royal courts of Spain, Italy, and France. The breed became a great favorite of the French nobility during the Renaissance in the 15th century. Bichons were popular during the reign of France\u2019s King Francois I, it reached the peak of their popularity during the reign of King Henry lll. King Henry was so fond of his Bichons, that he carried them wherever he went in a special basket that he hung from his neck with ribbons. The French Revolution abruptly ended Bichon’s position of privilege in 1789. But these adaptable dogs were able to survive by becoming circus performers. The breed makes many appearances in portraits which can attest to its popularity. The painter Francisco de Goya included a Bichon in several of his paintings. Bichon Frise was first brought to the United States by a french family in 1956.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Duchess of Alba by Francisco Goya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bichon Frise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A Young Girl with a Bichon Frise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Miss Beatrix Lister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mar\u00eda Teresa de Borb\u00f3n y Vallabriga by Francisco Goya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Federico ll Gonzaga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Poodle:<\/b>Although it is the national dog of France, the poodle actually originated in Germany. They were originally bred as waterfowl hunting and retrieving dogs in the 15th century. This is why, in France, they are called <\/span>caniche<\/span><\/i>, a name derived from <\/span>chien canard <\/span><\/i>meaning \u201cduck dog\u201d in reference to its duck-hunting ability. Breeders began producing smaller versions of the poodle to delight the Parisian Bourgeoisie during the 18th century, who often carried their toy poodles in their large shirtsleeves, leading to the nickname \u201csleeve dogs.\u201d The original poodle is the partially-colored or \u201cparti\u201d poodle, which references its dual-colored coat. Due to their intelligence, athleticism, and looks, the poodle was once commonly used as circus performers in France. They would dance, perform somersaults and walk on their hind legs, among other things. The poodle was brought to the United States after World War ll and by the mid-1950s, it had become the most popular dog breed, a position they held for more than 20 years. Many American icons like Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Walt Disney and more, have owned poodles. One of the most famous earlier poodle paintings was by Rembrandt dated 1631, it is a self-portrait of him with his brown and white poodle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Elvis Presley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Marilyn Monroe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rembrandt and his Poodle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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French Poodle 1865<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Poodle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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French Bulldog: <\/b>The <\/span>bouledogues fran\u00e7ais<\/span><\/i> is currently the fourth most popular dog breed in America. The breed was brought to France in the 18th century from England by lace workers displaced by the Industrial Revolution. These ladies kept warm by having the dogs sit on their laps while they worked. They were bred to be companion dogs. The breed first appeared in the United States in 1896, where they affectionately got the nickname \u201cFrenchie.\u201d These dogs quickly became a hit with American high society, they were owned by influential families like the Rockefellers and J.P. Morgans. By 1906, the french bulldog was recognized as one of America\u2019s five most popular dog breeds and never strayed too far from that list. England\u2019s King Edward Vll, who reigned during the 19th century, was very fond of his pet Frenchie, Peter. Another amazing fact about these pooches is that Frenchies served as delivery dogs in World War l, they used to deliver cigarettes to soldiers. The famous artist, Andy Warhol, used Frenchies for his inspiration. He featured Yves Saint Laurent\u2019s french bulldog, Moujik ll in the final portrait he ever painted. It\u2019s the only dog ever immortalized by the famed pop artist.<\/span><\/p>\n

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French Bulldog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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King Edward VII with Peter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mutt The Cigarette-Delivering French Bulldog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Andy Warhol 1991<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Basset Hound: <\/b>The breed originated in 6th century France, making it one of the oldest dog breeds. They were bred to hunt by following the scent of their prey, they were put to hunt in packs.\u00a0 Their name comes from the French word <\/span>bas <\/span><\/i>meaning \u201clow.\u201d The basset hounds became popular during the reign of the emperor Napoleon lll in the 19th century. England’s Queen Victoria also had a few basset hounds of her own. It is commonly believed that Marquis de Lafayette brought basset hounds to the United States as a gift for George Washington. Basset hounds surged in popularity in the U.S. in the 1960s with its appearance in the advertising campaign for Hush Puppy shoes. The breed also inspired the cartoon character Droopy. A basset hound also appeared in the TV series \u201cColumbo\u201d as Columbo\u2019s pet dog, aptly named Dog. Also, we can never forget the time when Elvis Presley sang his smash hit \u201cHound Dog\u201d to an actual basset hound named Sherlock.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Columbo and Dog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Basset Hound<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Major G. Heseltine’s pack of Basset Hounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Queen Victoria and her Dogs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Elvis Presley and Sherlock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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