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My French Bulldog has a dip in its back. Is this normal or serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Male | neutered

Our French Bulldog cross has a dip in his back. Is this a blown vertibrae? It doesn't appear to be in pain.

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Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2020

Many French Bulldogs have abnormal confirmation and can have divots in their lumbar area, especially near their pelvis. This is just a consequence of their breeding. I would monitor him to make sure he doesn't show any problems walking or back pain, and if he seems normal, it probably isn't causing him discomfort.

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