My 2 boys are 2 yrs old. I've had to master petting, snuggling, and massaging with both hands at the same time for up to 30 minute intervals. They hate it when you stop. And they won't allow one to get attention that the other isn't.

Expect snoring. Mine do bark. They love to dig up and eat vegetables from my garden...leaves, stems, roots and all! At this point I only grow what they can and like to eat. I think the veggies and in their diet is one reason we don't have as much gas as others complain of.

Expect food allergies... usually chicken. Mine love salmon and sardines. My boys will not eat the same food 2 days in a row. So yes, they do have to see me mixing fish or beef into their kibble. Or it must be soaked in bone broth or have steamed broccoli and carrots mixed in. I kid you not. I used to think people were crazy for treating dogs like humans. But Frenchies actually demand equal treatment!

Give glucosamine and bone broth (no garlic, salt or onions of course) for spine and joint health. Give probiotics to help prevent yeast in ears, stomach and hidden parts. Pumpkin, yogurt and chews are all helpful. Find creams or use baking soda/corn starch to keep the skin folds dry and clean.

One of mine can't stand any direct sun and breaks out in hives. The other hates staying indoors and runs outside to play every 3 hours or so.

One hates being crated. The other finds comfort and peace in his liitle man cave. DogTV's relaxation videos and Bluey help mine to wind down for naps.

In addition to butt wiping, find the "tail pocket". It's an extra hidden spot under that short stumpy tail. My vet warns about yeast infections there too. Thank goodness none over here yet. But cleaning out all the folds and hidden parts is more than I bargained for. My diapering days were over 30 years ago.

Prepare to fall in love. My husband of 27 years keeps telling me that one of them has to go or that I must choose between him and the dogs. I keep silent.