Sweet Fluffy Frenchie Has The 'Softest Coat' You'll Want To Snuggle All Day Long
Fluffy French bulldogs are hard to come by, but an animal rescue organization in Texas just so happened to have one in their care that they delighted in showing off on TikTok. Meet JoeJo, a purebred Frenchie with a joyful disposition and soft, shaggy hair that's unusual for the often short-haired breed.
@ccpalrescue Welcome JoeJo to CCPAL Rescue. JoeJo is a 2-year old Fluffy Frenchie. This is rare find in a Frenchie and we are fortunate to be finding his forever home. He is a pure-bred dog and came from a breeder. We do not have paperwork. His owner is moving to an apartment and he doesn't have time to give JoeJo what he needs. JoeJo has a nubby tail. He weighs about 25 pounds and most of that is his adorable head. He is in really in great physical shape and emotional shape and is super affectionate. He likes close contact with his human. He is good on a leash and knows sit. He is good with other dogs and if you squat down wants to crawl in your lap. He is good with baths and good with nail trims and is the happy go lucky boy of this breed. He is not too vocal and would be a great social dog for a social person. He is moderately active. He would be fine with children. We like them to be 8 or older. He is currently in Texas and can be adopted locally or we can work with one of the wonderful transporters to get him to Washington, Portland, Minnesota, Vermont or all along the East Coast. #frenchie #frenchbulldog #texasrescuedogs #fluffyfrenchie
Calling him "a rare find," the Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League (CCPAL) posted a video to help JoeJo be paired with his forever home after his owner could no longer care for him. The video notes the pup has "the softest coat" and "a nubby tail," weighing about 25 pounds, which the rescue shared was mostly due to the size of his fluffy head. During the clip, JoeJo can be seen enjoying belly rubs and pets, with his tongue happily hanging out.
"Joejo is so CUTE!!!! 🥰" exclaims one viewer, while another says of JoeJo and other pups at the shelter, "I pray they get their furever homes and know nothing but unconditional love and full belly naps the rest of [their] lives!" Piggybacking on that sentiment, one person swoops in to say, "Rescued is the best breed! You don't just save them, they save you! Open your home to love, loyalty and happiness by adopting a dog TODAY!" Indeed, we're sure this perfect Frenchie pup found his forever family pretty quickly!
What is a fluffy French bulldog?
It goes without saying that dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big and sleek, while others are small and shaggy. And some have the softest, fluffiest coats that make you dream of them becoming your own personal pillow!
Some popular breeds that are known for their overly plush fur because of their naturally thick double coats include tiny fuzzballs like Pomeranians and Pekingese, and larger breeds such as Newfoundlands and Tibetan mastiffs. Usually, single-coated French bulldogs fall in the opposite category, having short, smooth hair and a sleeker appearance. But sometimes, they are born with supple, teddy bear-like fur, just like fluffy JoeJo from the TikTok video.
This unusual trait, which is growing in popularity now that it's better understood, happens when both dog parents carry a recessive long-hair gene — technically a mutation of the FGF5 gene, which regulates hair growth — that's passed on, which can occur in almost any short-haired dog breed. Due to this hidden gene mutation, two short-haired parents can propagate long-haired puppies if they are both carriers, and, of course, two fluffy Frenchies mating means they will definitely generate fluffy pups. Otherwise, aside from this extra fluffy fur, French bulldogs with this recessive gene mutation have the exact same breed traits as their short-haired peers. Whether soft and fluffy or not, though, absolutely every type of dog has the potential to be 100% cuddly and adorable!