Frequently Asked Questions

We deworm our pups starting at 2 weeks of age and continuing on every 2 weeks thereafter with Pyrantel Pamoate (which is for pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm). At 6 weeks of age, your puppy will receive their first dose of Nobivac® Canine 1-DAPPv (which is for parainfluenza, adenovirus type 1 (hepatitis), adenovirus type 2 (respiratory disease), canine distemper and parvovirus). And then another dose of Nobivac® Canine 1-DAPPv at 10 weeks of age. Your pup will come with a puppy care package of puppy chow, puppy toys and a snuggly blanket. Your pup will also come DNA tested. And your pup will come with AKC Limited Registration. Limited Registration simply means no breeding rights. Note: we consider some individuals for Full Registration (ie breeding rights) but we are very selective with who we work with. Puppy prices listed do not allow breeding rights.

We don't take visitors in our home - for a variety of obvious safety and health-related reasons. However, we do offer one 10-minute Google Meet Video Call if you would like to meet some of our Frenchie puppies in real-time. This is offered to serious adoptive parents only. Please fill out our Contact Form to inquire about, and/or schedule, an online meet up.

Yes, Frenchies can be healthy. Health depends on which pedigrees are being bred: health testing must be performed on dams and studs, and breeding must be done selectively. Selective breeding must be based on the primary goal of health. Goals - such as color and coat length - should always be secondary. When a French Bulldog is health-tested with good results, that is the lineage that should be used in breeding. We do want to carry on and increase the presence of healthy hips, healthy spines, good breathing, etc. On the contrary, if health tests report abnormalities and defects, we do not want to pass on those qualities to puppies. Health also depends on how the Frenchies are being cared for and raised: a high-nutrition diet, appropriate space and exercise, ample attention and training, a high level of education about animal husbandry on the part of the breeder, and clean and safe living areas are all essential aspects of raising healthy French Bulldogs. Cutting corners, especially with this breed, is not acceptable. 

One of our primary goals as a breeder is to improve the French Bulldog breed. What does it mean to "improve the breed"? It means to bring into the world French Bulldogs that can breathe well; that can run and play easily; that feel good being in their bodies; and that live a happy, healthy life. 

This is a long process and an imperfect process; however, the proof is in the pudding: test results are meaningful and indicate when the breed is being improved. Breed-improvement takes many generations - and even when tests are being done, and selective breeding is being performed, it is no guarantee for perfect health. That said, we do believe it is the direction that all Frenchie breeders should be taking. 

What should you look for when finding a French Bulldog breeder? The acronym LETC (Lifestyle, Education, Testing, Communication) can give you some guidelines; recognizing these things can help you determine if you have found a good French Bulldog breeder (or not):

• Lifestyle: The better we take care of ourselves, the better we can take care of others. Obtaining a general sense of the personality and lifestyle of the breeder is a good indicator of the conditions the dogs experience. Try to get a sense of the breeder’s “philosophy”. Try to discover through Facebook or IG the types of photos you see of the dogs and what they are typically doing. Research what the breeder feeds the dogs; what conditions the dogs live in on a day to day basis; if the dogs are treated as pets or as objects. Do the dogs go on walks, live in the house, travel, etc? Although it is unreasonable to expect breeders to never use crates and never separate the dogs for heat cycles and other reasons (these are management practices for the safety of all involved), it is reasonable to expect to know that the dogs have frequent socialization opportunities, live in comfortable and clean conditions, have regular exercise, and that both their physical and emotional needs are being met with sufficient attention and care. 
• Education: As breeders, education should be an ongoing process. And eventually breeders should develop the skills and knowledge to be able to mentor newer breeders that are interested in safely raising and whelping dogs. The breeder you choose should demonstrate ample knowledge about their dogs and if there is anything they do not know, or are not sure of, should be able to point you in the right direction for that information. It is important that the breeder you choose recognizes the importance of education and places a high standard on learning, improving and caring about the work they do. 
• Testing: The OFA is a third party, well recognized organization that maintains a public database of individual dogs (once the dog is tested through the OFA). The OFA tests for many things - from hip dysplasia to respiratory function. What is particularly wonderful about the OFA is that they require the breeder to take the specific dog to a veterinarian; the veterinarian then does a physical examination of that dog and then submits the results to the OFA; the OFA then creates a profile for that specific dog, evaluates the results, grades them and then - as long as the dog is over a year of age and over two years of age in some cases - publicly publishes the results on the OFA website. The OFA notes: “veterinarians and responsible breeders of purebred dogs and cats are well aware that hip dysplasia and other inherited diseases can be controlled by careful, selective breeding programs”. Finding a (French Bulldog) breeder that tests their dams and sires for hip dysplasia and respiratory function is a good sign of ethical breeding practices and genuine care toward developing more healthy lineages in the breed. 
• Communication: Good communication doesn’t necessarily mean a lot of one-on-one communication. Although it is unreasonable to expect a breeder to drop everything to answer all your questions and have no limits on how much time they can give you, you do want to see that the breeder does respond reasonably quickly and does answer your questions in full. Breeders are busy and whelping is a 24/7 hour job. Even just the task of cleaning when raising and breeding dogs is an endless, all-consuming task.  Working with a breeder that has clear, useful information on their website - and clear, written policies and information to share with you - is a sign of good communication. Recognize the difference between a busy, good breeder vs someone posing as a breeder that is actually negligent in many areas. 

Also, be sure to see actual OFA test results. A lot of breeders are claiming to health test but they are not actually doing it. Test results can be verified through the OFA. Ask to see genetic testing as well. Genetic testing is often done through Animal Genetics or Embark but there are other companies as well. Our test results can be seen on the Dam's page, on her photo carousel.

Also search for the breeder's internet presence, check their social media, ask to see pedigrees. Does the breeder show a lot of photos of their dogs in their own home, being cared for as family members? Do they have reviews? When you see the AKC pedigree of the puppy you are considering adopting, you at least know the breeder is operating with breeding rights (it doesn't mean they are breeding in a good way, but at least it is with breeding authorization). Viewing the pedigree will also show you the lineage of the parents and grandparents and you can then also research the names of the breeders in the lineage to see if they were also doing health testing, if you desire.

Our French Bulldog pedigrees include standard short hair French Bulldogs (the ones most people already know about) - and Fluffy French Bulldogs and Big Rope French Bulldogs. When buying a French Bulldog from us, you will always be given the genetics of the puppy. Also, note that traditional (short hair) French Bulldogs are less expensive than our Big Rope & Fluffy French Bulldogs, as the latter two are more rare. And not only are they more rare, it is very rare to find breeders of Fluffy Frenchies and Big Rope Frenchies that do health testing. 

Long hair has zero association with health defects. There is no data that links long hair French Bulldogs to an increased rate of genetic illness. Long hair is not a health-related factor in the dog world. 

So what about all the mixed information on the internet about "fluffy Frenchies" being unethical and indicating bad breeding practices? When you encounter the internet battle against fluffy Frenchies you are witnessing a few things: 1. people who have not done legitimate research on proven dog genetics and who are fixated on trolling anti-breeder sentiments; 2. a real problem where people not qualified to be breeding at all are haphazardly breeding French Bulldogs to make quick money (this happens with all dog breeds - not just the French Bulldog). Since fluffy Frenchies are quickly becoming popular right now, unfortunately, a lot of unqualified individuals are trying to breed them. This, does not mean that fluffy Frenchies inherently genetically defective. What it means is that a bad reputation is being created around fluffy Frenchies because certain humans are breeding them recklessly. 3. the AKC does not like the appearance of the long hair French Bulldog and promotes the elimination of fluffy Frenchies. This has nothing to do with health. It has 100% to do with "preserving" an old standard of beauty that the AKC set up decades ago, which is inflexible on what defines the visual characteristics of the French Bulldog breed (note that the AKC also does not recognize colors such as lilac or platinum in the French Bulldog breed either).

It is important to realize that many "traditional" (short hair) French Bulldogs actually *carry* the long hair gene (read more about that HERE) since the long hair gene in French Bulldogs has always been around. To have a visual "fluffy Frenchie"; however, the dog must have TWO copies of the long hair gene. Ironically many people may have a "traditional" (short hair) French Bulldog that carries one copy of the long hair gene - and they don't even realize that their "traditional" French Bulldog "has fluffy"!

For our dams we use the DNA test from either Animal Genetics or Embark; and our veterinarian uses the OFA-certified examination for Hip Dysplasia and Tracheal Hypoplasia. OUR DAMS ARE CLEAR FOR HIP DYSPLASIA AND CLEAR FOR TRACHEAL HYPOPLASIA. You can look on our Dams & Studs page to see the published test results. 

The studs we work with are OFA-tested and CHIC certified for hips, patellas, heart and eyes. As well as DNA tested.

For our Frenchie puppies we DNA test and 6-panel test from Animal Genetics or Embark.

We recognize the value and importance of health - both for the animals themselves and also for our human friends caring for these animals. 

With Tracheal Hypoplasia the trachea has a decreased diameter (or opening) resulting in breathing difficulties. The condition is common in Bulldog and non-Bulldog brachycephalic breeds. To test for Tracheal Hypoplasia, a certified veterinarian will perform a radiographic evaluation on the trachea. For OFA certification, the dog must be at least 12 months of age at the time of radiography, must have a normal subjective evaluation of the tracheal size and uniformity, and must have a TLR (tracheal lumen diameter) greater than or equal to 2.0.

Indeterminate cases are reported as equivocal.

Abnormal cases are reported as hypoplastic - i.e. the dog should not be bred.

The OFA classifies hips into seven different categories: Excellent, Good, Fair (all within Normal limits), Borderline, and then Mild, Moderate, or Severe (the last three considered Dysplastic). Frenchies that test within the categories of Excellent, Good or Fair can be considered safe to breed. Frenchies that test in one of the last three categories should not be bred. 

All of our Frenchies live with us in our home. They are never kenneled or locked up somewhere. They are treated like family and regularly go on walks at the park, sleep in our bed, and travel with us on airplanes. You can see our IG page and see the adventures our Frenchies go on @friskyfluffyfrenchies We are active humans and we breed for healthy Frenchies that can go on 5-8 mile hikes with ease. Our Frenchies love to splash in the river, wade in shallow lakes and be in nature - just like we do.

We feed our Frenchies a wide variety of foods and supplements. We use Breeder's Edge supplements for prenatal vitamins, B vitamins, calcium and probiotics. These are mixed into meals, which usually are a mixture of meals we home cook - fresh chopped chicken, beef liver, shredded vegetables, quinoa and collagen powder - mixed in with some Blue Buffalo dry food. Read more about feeding your Frenchie easy, healthy, inexpensive, home cooked meals HERE. 

The price of our Frenchies vary. 

Factors that determine specific costs on each individual puppy are based on health, structure, DNA, etc. Cost is also reality-based on the true amount of work and time it takes to take proper care of our dogs. "Saving money" on the purchase price of a Frenchie rarely pays off in the long run. Because unless the Frenchie is health tested and raised in the proper environment, health issues and behavioral issues will almost certainly present themselves down the road. 

French Bulldogs are expensive to breed properly.

Here is a taste of reality: because of the popularity of the French Bulldog breed, there are a lot of sketchy breeders out there that jump on the idea of breeding French Bulldogs thinking it will be a quick way to make money. These situations often end up very bad because people don't know (or don't care) about the actual work and time that it takes to select, raise and whelp healthy dogs. 

Frenchies are a particularly complicated breed because of their anatomy and also because we want to stay away from pedigrees that have physical problems (such as hip dysplasia or breathing issues). OFA health testing begins at 1 year of age and continues until 2 years of age. Therefore, before a French Bulldog can be fully CHIC Certified, they are at least 2 years old. Our dams and studs have been selected from only quality breeders (breeders that openly work with OFA) that are educated, that have been working with dogs for many years, and that have proven, healthy lineages.

When breeding a Frenchie dam, unlike other dog breeds, once a heat cycle is detected, progesterone must be tested every couple of days (as with humans, the progesterone test is a blood test run through a centrifuge and then progesterone levels tested); once in the correct range, sperm is extracted from the chosen stud and artificially inseminated. From there, we have ultrasounds, labor costs and birthing costs (incubators, nebulizers, and not a lot of sleep - just to name a few of the needed elements). These are costly procedures that also require a high attention to detail. Raising puppies once born also requires a high level of attention and time; puppy whelping is a 24/7 job - just like the birth of a human child, puppies need fed and cleaned up after constantly. Deworming and vaccination schedules need to be timed properly to prevent parasite and viruses from infecting the dogs. Sometimes we need to bottle feed every 2 hours, etc. 

Overall, it is a labor of love where we enjoy the care and time and focus that is needed to breed healthy French Bulldogs. Quality and health are our primary goals and this is where our passion and motivation is drawn from. We also do love the fusion of the traditional AKC French Bulldog with the more modern and beautiful variations; this is why we also work with new colors such as platinum, isabella, and rojo - as well as breeding in the fluffy trait and the big rope blood lines. It is fun - and a lot of work!

Fill out our Contact Form first -- from there, if approved, we will request that you also fill out our our puppy application. If approved for adoption, we require a $1000 (via Zelle) deposit to hold a puppy. Deposits are always non-refundable - so please be fully aware of the the commitment once you decide to place a deposit. However, we will allow you to use your deposit for up to 15 months after placing it if you would like to; this gives you an opportunity (should an urgent matter suddenly appear that doesn't permit you to adopt when planned) to still be able to use your deposit on the next available litter. We call this a "roll over" of the deposit and we only allow the deposit to be "rolled over" once in that 15 month timeframe. Once your deposit is sent in, your puppy will be reserved. The full balance is due at the time of picking up your puppy. We do not accept checks or money orders under any circumstances. 

You can pick up your puppy in Seattle WA. If YOU are flying in, we may be able to meet you at the SEA airport (at no charge). We also offer delivery to many major USA airports with a flight nanny (puppy travels in cabin).

Current flight/delivery prices are as follows:

Domestic: 

$200 for one puppy: (California, Oregon, Vancouver BC) LAX, SAN, SFO, PDX, YVR

$400 for one puppy: (Denver, Boston, Utah, Miami, Philadelphia) DEN, BOS, SLC, MIA, PHL

$600 for one puppy: EWR, ORD, ANC, AUS, PSP, MDW, CMH, DAL

International:

$1000 for one puppy (Mexico) MEX, CUN, PVR

$1700 for one puppy (France) CDG

$1700 for one puppy (Germany) FRA

If requesting delivery: 100% of the delivery cost must be paid at the time of reserving delivery if traveling domestically. Delivery fee must be paid in full at the time of requesting delivery. Let us know at the time of reserving your Frenchie if you are interested in delivery. Delivery fees are non refundable and non changeable. 

Fluffy Frenchies are indeed purebred French Bulldogs. For a Frenchie to exhibit long hair (otherwise called a "visual fluffy") they must carry two copies of the long hair gene (LH gene). The LH gene has always been in French Bulldogs, but over the generations most people have tried to eliminate the LH gene by not breeding French Bulldogs that had long hair. When the French Bulldog was recognized as a breed by the AKC in 1898, the AKC decided that long hair on the French Bulldog was undesirable and unattractive. The AKC disqualified any long hair French Bulldog from membership. Not for health reasons, but instead they say long hair is ugly (obviously we disagree!). 

The AKC does still discriminate against long haired French Bulldogs and they are disqualified from entering AKC dog shows; however, the AKC now does allow them to be registered through the AKC. 

We firmly believe that the AKC should allow fluffy Frenchies to be shown in AKC dog shows since they are purebred and carrying the long hair gene has no known connection to health issues. We do not like the AKC policy on this; therefore, we also register our French Bulldogs with the ABKC. The ABKC supports the full spectrum of purebred French Bulldogs and allows fluffy Frenchies to be registered AND enter ABKC dog shows. WE LOVE FLUFFY FRENCHIES! Read more about the Fluffy Gene HERE. 

If 90% of people haven't yet heard of fluffy Frenchies, you could guess that about 99% of people haven't heard of the Big Rope Frenchie yet. Unlike the long hair gene that creates fluffy Frenchies, the Big Rope characteristic is a bloodline (not a gene). It is a bloodline of French Bulldog that produces "ropes" or folds. The "rope" is generally most prominent over the top of the muzzle, although should not so big that it obstructs the nostrils. This bloodline can also create more beautiful folds on the forehead of the dog. Yes, the Big Rope Frenchie IS a French Bulldog. And, similar to the fluffy Frenchie, the AKC now allows Big Rope French Bulldogs to be registered with the AKC - but not be shown in dog shows. But the ABKC supports the full spectrum of the French Bulldog breed and allows both registration AND entry into their dog shows. WE LOVE BIG ROPE FRENCHIES! 

Check out our blog post for more info on standard and NBS colors. 

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