My Chow Chows and French Bulldogs Playing
It's always fun to share updates on my pets - the dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, pony, chickens, geese, and peafowl. They bring such joy to me and everyone here at the farm.
I currently have five dogs. I have two Chow Chows, Empress Qin and Emperor Han. And I have three French Bulldogs, Crème Brûlée, Bête Noire, and my puppy, Luna Moona. Have you seen her on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48? All the dogs love being in the kitchen with me, especially when I'm cooking and baking - they're always ready for whatever "falls their way." They love joining me on tours of the farm when I visit the other animals and check on all the gardens. One of their favorite stops is the enclosed pool area where they can run and play on the soft grass.
Here are some of the latest photos of the Cantitoe Corners Canines, enjoy.
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- If you haven’t seen her yet on my social media, this is the newest member of my family, Luna Moona. She is a 21-week old black brindle French Bulldog. The French Bulldog is an affectionate and playful breed known for its wrinkly, smushy face and bat-like ears.
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- The French Bulldog is a small, active and muscular dog with heavy bone and smooth coat.
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- These are my Chow Chows. The big boy is Emperor Han. His sister is Champion Empress Qin (pronounced chin). They are half siblings and both grand-dogs of my late Champion G.K.
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- One of the dogs’ favorite play areas is the lawn surrounding the pool. Because this area is completely fenced, I often take them here to run and play…
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- And wrestle… and roll. Frenchies, as they are affectionately called, are 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. Here is Luna Moona with Crème Brûlée and Bête Noire.
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- Luna loves to play. Frenchies are very playful – in fact, they have been referred to as “clown dogs” for their fun loving and vivacious personalities. Here, Luna Moona is exhibiting a “play bow” – front legs out in front and chest low to the ground, with rear end up. It’s a dog’s way of inviting friendly play.
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- … And here is Bête Noire accepting the invitation.
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- And here’s Crème Brûlée. The Frenchie should have soft, loose skin especially around the head and shoulders. The head should be large, square and with the distinctive groove between their eyes.
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- Luna Moona loves to explore. Frenchies have broad and deep chests with the front being wider than the back.
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- Does Luna Moona also love hide-and-seek?
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- Loona Moona also likes to play with the grass. Generally, a French Bulldog is about 11 to 12 inches tall. Males weigh 20 to 28 pounds, while females 16 to 24 pounds when full grown.
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- Crème Brûlée loves to pull herself along the cool grass.
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- Here’s Qin in her favorite “splooting” position. Splooting is lying in a spread-eagled, prone posture. It’s done when dogs wish to relax or cool down. It’s also sometimes known as frogging.
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- My dogs are all accustomed to the many sounds on a working farm, but like all dogs, have a very sharp sense of hearing – I wonder what caught Qin’s attention.
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- The Chow should have a large head with a broad, flat skull, a short, deep muzzle, and very expressive eyes.
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- The Chow also has a lovely thick mane, with small rounded ears, giving it the appearance of a lion.
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- It is so important to provide dogs with ample exercise to keep them physically and mentally fit. I make sure my dogs get good long walks, and lots of time to play with each other outdoors. Here they are walking back to my house with their Uncle Carlos “dos.”
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- Back home, the dogs are let out in their yard, the courtyard behind my kitchen. Luna is still full of energy.
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- Like most other dogs breeds, French Bulldogs don’t like to be left alone for long periods of time. This court yard is right outside my kitchen, so there is always someone nearby to keep an eye on the inquisitive canines.
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- Empress Qin is ready to go indoors. Chows should be sturdy and squarely built. Its body should be compact, and heavy boned.
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- Bête Noire is thinking about a nap.
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- And Crème Brûlée is already dreaming. These dogs play hard and rest hard.
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- Despite a sad expression, the French Bulldog is comical, entertaining, and very amiable. Luna Moona and all my dogs are so loved here at the farm. Enjoy the weekend with your furred friends.
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