[header] How to treat breathing problems in french bulldogs [title] Pay attention to breathing noises. [step] Many of the snorts and snores that french bulldog owners take for granted are actually symptoms of their breathing distress. These signs include heavy panting, even at rest, and snoring when the dog is asleep. 
A dog that can breathe easily should not make much noise at all. [substeps] If it sounds like your dog is struggling to breath, especially when it has not been doing a lot of exercise, that is not normal and the dog should be looked at by a vet.