Please see pictures for condition. It has some wear and is missing two of the wheels, one has been “repaired” at some point. The mouth does open and close as it should. The head nods perfectly as it should. The “Raffia style collar is still intact but is showing its age. If you’d like to see any other pictures or a video, please message me.

Key Features & Historical Significance:
Manufacturer: Created by the renowned French toy firm Roullet & Decamps (founded 1865), specializing in automata.
Function: Known as a "Growler," the toy makes a growling sound when pulled, featuring a hinged jaw that opens.
Material: Papier-mâché, often with a plush or flocking cover, and sometimes painted with detailed, muscular features.
Design: Typically mounted on four small wheels or casters.
Condition: Due to age (c. 1890-1900), these often show wear to the papier-mâché surface, loss of fur, or require repairs to the mechanism or lead.
These antique toys are highly collectible, representing a, "homage to the French Bulldog breed" in the late 19th century.