Nina has a holiday. An informal day for Frenchie fans, which she celebrates the way she celebrates everything: by sleeping through most of it and waking up for snacks.
If you’ve just found out National French Bulldog Day exists and you’re scrambling for the date, it is January 13. Here is how we mark it at our house, with suitable treats and very little ceremony.
Key takeaways
- National French Bulldog Day is an informal January 13 observance; the next is Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
- TheWoofBook.com announced the day in 2020.
- Keep celebrations comfortable: a suitable sniffing outing, a treat within the normal allowance, or support for a Frenchie rescue. Costumes are optional.
When is National French Bulldog Day?
January 13, annually. The next occurrence is Wednesday, January 13, 2027. It is an informal observance, not a public holiday that gives everyone a day off, tragically.
A January 13, 2020 announcement from TheWoofBook.com declared the date as National French Bulldog Day. That provides a direct record of the announcement without making it a government designation.
A little history for the occasion
Since it’s their day, the origin story is worth retelling. The breed started with the toy bulldogs of English lace workers in the 1800s, who took their little dogs along when the work moved to northern France. The French fell hard, Paris made the bat ears famous, and by the late 1890s the breed had crossed the Atlantic and charmed American society too.
In other words, the Frenchie has been collecting fans on three continents for over a century. A calendar day was frankly overdue.
How we celebrate at our house
Low-key, like our household. A longer-than-usual sniffy walk if January cooperates, a breakfast topper that doesn’t usually appear on weekdays, and the annual photoshoot in which Nina wears something ridiculous for exactly ninety seconds before filing a formal complaint. If you want to escalate the outfit situation, stretchy, breathable costumes a Frenchie will tolerate do exist, keep anything worn comfortable, supervised and away from the face. If Nina objects, the outfit comes off; the photo is not worth an unhappy dog.
On the snack front, we keep the ordinary allowance. The special-occasion treats can come out in a suitable portion, replacing other extras rather than adding another meal.
Ways to celebrate that actually help Frenchies
- Give to a breed rescue. Consider a verified organization such as the French Bulldog Rescue Network, and check its current needs.
- Share the real breed, not just the memes. The kindest thing you can post on January 13 is honest information about what living with a flat-faced breed involves.
- Book the checkup. A new-year vet visit is deeply unglamorous and exactly what your Frenchie would request if they understood medicine instead of snacks.
However you mark it, the assignment is simple: one day a year, the snorting little clown on your couch gets top billing. At our house that’s most days anyway, but January 13 gives us an excuse to mention it.
FAQs about National French Bulldog Day
When is National French Bulldog Day?
January 13 each year. The next occurrence is Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
Who started National French Bulldog Day?
TheWoofBook.com announced January 13 as the day in a press release dated January 13, 2020.
Is National French Bulldog Day an official holiday?
It is an informal observance for Frenchie fans, not a public holiday or an entitlement to a day off.
How can I celebrate with my Frenchie?
Choose something the dog enjoys and can comfortably do: a suitable sniffing walk, gentle play or a small treat within the usual allowance. A donation or sharing useful care information is another option.
Does my Frenchie need a costume for the day?
No. A comfortable dog matters more than a themed photo. If you use an outfit, supervise, avoid restricted movement or breathing and remove it at signs of discomfort.
Is there also a National Dog Day?
Yes, National Dog Day is observed on August 26. Frenchies naturally expect to be included in that celebration too.
