The Forever Dog Project  is a dedicated community science initiative focused on studying aging in Bulldog breeds, including French Bulldogs , English Bulldogs , and related mixes such as the Frenchie Doodle . Launched in 2022, it explores how genes, lifestyle, nutrition, and environment influence healthy aging and longevity in these beloved brachycephalic companions with the goal of improving healthspan and translating insights to better care for Bulldogs everywhere. Why Bull

On December 22, 2025, the PBD Podcast  highlighted a recent Telegraph  feature exploring a powerful scientific question: Why do dogs love humans so deeply?  The discussion centered on decades of research showing that dogs and humans share a biologically reinforced emotional bond rooted in thousands of years of co-evolution. Hormonal responses, particularly oxytocin release during eye contact and positive interaction, demonstrate that dogs are not just companions but emotional

The Nuts & Bolts of FrenchieGPT: Engineering a Multi-Cloud AI System for Healthier Dogs Abstract FrenchieGPT represents a new class of applied artificial intelligence systems designed for real-world, high-stakes decision support in companion animal care. Built as a mobile-first AI app , FrenchieGPT integrates advanced language models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), machine learning pipelines, and distributed cloud infrastructure to deliver real-time guidance for dog o