Mistreatment by humans is also quite common. There are stories of French bulldogs being stolen for breeding purposes in bad conditions. They are sometimes locked up in small, dirty places and not given proper care. Also, there are tales of them being attacked by other larger animals when they are out for a walk, which is really scary as they are not very big or strong to defend themselves.
Unfortunate living situations can be part of these horror stories. For instance, a French bulldog might be left alone in a hot car. The temperature rises rapidly and the dog starts to overheat and suffer from heatstroke. Or it could be a situation where the dog is living in a home with an abusive owner who doesn't feed it properly or physically harms it. These are all really sad and horrifying scenarios for such a cute and friendly breed.
One horror story is about a breeder who kept the dogs in extremely cramped and dirty cages. The puppies were constantly sick due to the unhygienic conditions. Another is a breeder who lied about the health of the parents. They sold puppies with genetic problems, and the new owners had to face huge vet bills.
One horror story could be about a French bulldog that got lost during a thunderstorm. It was terrified and ran into a busy road. Cars screeched to a halt but it was so panicked that it kept running and was almost hit several times. Eventually, it hid in a drainage ditch and it took hours for the owner to find it, fearing the worst all that time.
One horror story could be breeders who keep the dogs in extremely cramped and dirty conditions. These poor French bulldogs are left without proper space to move or clean living areas. Another might be breeders who don't provide proper medical care. Puppies could be sick but the breeder ignores it to save money, leading to the death of the young dogs. And some breeders might breed dogs that have genetic problems just for profit, without caring about the long - term health of the breed.
Sure. There was a breeder who faked the pedigree papers of the French bulldogs. People paid a high price thinking they were getting purebred dogs with a great lineage, but it was all a lie. Another horror is breeders who don't vaccinate the puppies properly. This makes the puppies vulnerable to all kinds of diseases.
There might be a story where an English bulldog was in a park at night. A strange mist surrounded it and it became very agitated. It started barking madly and its eyes turned a spooky red color. It was as if it was possessed by some unknown force. And then it ran off into the darkness and was never seen again.
First, always research the breeder. Look for reviews online, ask in local French bulldog groups or at your vet. A good breeder will have a good reputation. Second, visit the breeder in person. See the living conditions of the dogs. If it's dirty or overcrowded, it's a bad sign. Third, ask for health certificates of the puppy and its parents. A responsible breeder will be able to provide these.
Isolation is a frequent theme. Many French horror stories are set in remote places like old castles, deep forests or small villages cut off from the outside world. This isolation amplifies the horror as the characters have no immediate help. Madness is also a common thread. Characters may gradually lose their sanity due to the horror they experience, as seen in 'The Horla'. And of course, the theme of the past coming back to haunt the present, whether it's an old family secret or a historical wrong.
Language problems are very common. For example, misinterpreting signs or instructions can lead to all kinds of trouble. I knew someone who ended up at the wrong end of town because they misread a bus sign. Another common one is having issues with accommodation. Maybe the place is not as described, like being too cold or having a really noisy neighbor.
Nervousness is a common element. People often feel really jittery before and during their first French kiss. Another common thing is the element of surprise. It might happen when you least expect it, like in my case where it was during a simple conversation at a party.
There are stories of a phantom jazz musician. Legend has it that in a certain alley in the French Quarter, late at night, you can hear the faint sound of a saxophone playing a melancholic tune. But when you go to look, there's no one there. It's said to be the ghost of a talented musician who met a tragic end in that very alley.