Have you considered Boston Terriers?

A) No c-section to procreate B) Same behaviors (need for affection, size, general behavior) C) Squishy jowly cuteness. Not quite as wide bodied. Many Bostons are built like grey hounds with a chihuahua size...

We bought a boston terrier from a breeder who gave us one she saw was docile and good for a family.

Honestly, that's what's missing from the adoption equation. Not physical characteristics (though I wanted a small dog that wouldn't trample and intimidate my 6 year old) but judgement from the breeder about whether the pet is suitable for your situation.

That's actually incorrect. I'm trying to find better links, but Boston Terriers frequently require c-sections for birth. "Three breeds were singled out as having caesarian rates of over eighty per cent – the French Bulldog at 81.3%, the Bulldog at 86.1% and the Boston Terrier at a remarkable 92.3%" [1].

Edit: Here's a more trust worthy source (and probably the source of info from the first link): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20136998

1. http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/peterwedderburn/9405067/wh...

For whatever reason Boston Terriers don't appeal to me nearly as much as Frenchies. That said, if and when I get another dog, I'll definitely look into that breed. I'd almost certainly want to adopt another rescue, though.

While absolutely adorable, French Bulldogs are among the most expensive dogs to care for, health-wise. They're also more expensive to purchase because of their more complicated birth.

Hence the reason I'd only get a rescue.

Your photos of Moxie brightened my day a little. Thanks!

Shameless self promotion, but if you like French bulldogs, we've got a ton to look at on Pack - http://packdog.com/breed/french-bulldog :)

Damn, it's the sweetest little thing!

Thanks, glad you liked them! :)

Is that dog a registered pedigree?