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Does your Frenchie snort? Wheeze? Grumble? Chances are, he or she does along with making lots of other interesting noises. It never ceases to amaze, as soon as you think you know what this breed sounds like, you meet a new dog and they have yet another unique noise to add.

Around our house, it’s a constant symphony of snorts, snuffles, grumbles, and one very soothing purr. We have our little “uh huh” dog. When he’s tired, it truly sounds like he’s agreeing with you. “Are you ready to go to bed?” “Uh huh,” he hums. He’s also our “ha ha” dog. When he’s bouncing around the yard playing, he makes a happy “ha ha” sound, as if he’s laughing at his own joke.

Can’t leave out Percolator Girl. When she’s happy she makes a little snort like the gasp of a coffee maker at the end of a brew cycle.

Another girl has a deep, commanding “Scratch my tummy now!” rumble-grumble.

One boy shows his interest in things with a rollercoaster scale of snorts and whooffles. And when he’s happily sleeping on your lap, he sounds like a slow, sawing log.

Then there is the mysterious, quiet, high-pitched Squeaker. At first you’re not sure you are hearing something, then it registers. And of course you have to figure out where the sound is coming from and give him a hug.

Then we have the inhuman-baby Noisemaker. When he’s unhappy and wants his way, he’ll set up a whine that is unearthly and LOUD! Have you heard about the Frenchie Death Yodel? He could very well be a Master Yodeler. (Interestingly, he’s also our purring dog.)

Most any dog owner will tell you their dog communicates to them. But it just seems as if a Frenchie’s vocabulary is more expansive than other breeds and the “conversation” a bit livelier. There are so many little noises and snuffles a Frenchie uses to express a wide range of emotions and to communicate. And if snorts and sounds are the vocabulary, the ears are the punctuation, and their expressive eyes carry the dialogue. Learning their vocabulary is an ongoing process and can take a few years to become proficient. And of course, each new dog has his or her own voice, which adds to the fun.

Next time you pet or meet a Frenchie, listen a little harder. You might hear them “talking” to you, too.

It’d be interesting to hear what unique sounds your Frenchie makes (front end only!). Add your comment below, or just drop us a line.