Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Old English Bulldog (now extinct), Leavitt Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, and the French Bulldog. (fancypuppystore.com)
Originally, the breed was used for animal baiting and was not as big as other bulldogs. (snowyswan.com)
Like other Bulldogs the Frenchie is brachiocephalic, meaning it has a pushed in snout. (urbandognyc.com)