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Breeding the Frenchie dog breed is not a simple task. There are a lot of variables involved when breeding Frenchie puppies, which are some of the most challenging dogs to breed. When someone asks why a Frenchie is so expensive they clearly do not understand what it is to be a French Bulldog breeder.
In this article we will discuss all the variables that comes with breeding French Bulldogs. We hope this article is a helpful guideline to future Frenchie owners and hobby breeders, as well as established French Bulldog breeders. We have interviewed a couple of our selective trusted breeders for some input as well.
With a life expectancy of 10-12 years, the French bulldog is the fourth most popular dog in the United States according to Business Insider. This may come as a bit of a surprise, especially considering the difficult task of breeding French bulldogs.
Lovers of the breed are well aware of their worth and value. But those who know the dog well also understand the difficulties that come with breeding them.
Prone to a lot of health concerns that you would not ordinarily experience with other dog breeds, it can be a tad challenging trying to breed a Frenchie. If you don’t know your way around this breed, you may end up wondering what you’ve got yourself into. It would definitely be a mistake to get started on the process of breeding French bulldogs without first understanding the breed needs and risks.
While a French bulldog is one of the cutest animals you can find, they are susceptible to breathing problems and many other medical defaults.
Perhaps the primary health concern of French bulldogs is their pinched nostrils (known as stenotic nares). They are one of the brachycephalic breed.
This means that they are prone to difficult, obstructive breathing because of the shape of their head, muzzle and throat.
A condition that causes breeding problems, hyperventilation and exhaustion known as BOAS.
Hip dysplasia, abnormal vertebrae and/or premature degeneration of intervertebral discs are also major health issues that trouble the breed. These health concerns are the reasons why breeders must continue to find ways of improving the health and well-being of French bulldogs. A responsible breeder will do all necessary genetic testing to ensure quality and healthy Frenchie puppies.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has agreed on a general ‘standard’ for French bulldogs. Perhaps the most notable standard is that any alteration other than the removal of the dewclaws is considered mutilation.
As such, this will disqualify the breed from being named a French bulldog. Other standards, as you may find in the AKC guideline are that the height of a French bulldog is usually between 11-13 inches and that they must not weigh more than 28 pounds. Standard colors of the French Bulldogs are:
Rare colors of a coat in French Bulldogs are disqualified by the American Kennel Club French Bulldog Breed Standard.
FAD colors in French Bulldog puppies include the following but not limited to:
For the majority of dog breeds, natural mating is the most effective and cheapest way to produce a litter of puppies. This is not the scenario for French bulldogs.
French bulldogs have unusually small hips and an oversized head. This makes it quite difficult for the male to mount the female naturally.
When it comes to breeding French bulldogs, artificial insemination is the safest and most effective way.
One of the reasons why French bulldogs are quite expensive is because of the cost involved in birthing one. For Frenchies a C-section is usually considered the safest option.
Caesarean section or C-section will involve the use of surgery to deliver the puppies. This is often necessary when a vaginal delivery will be too unsafe for the dam or the puppy or both. The oversized heads of the puppies and narrow pelvis of the dam makes it difficult for the dog to give birth naturally.
Age of maturity differs from one dog breed to another. It has however been found that small breeds mature faster than large breeds.
Male French bulldogs become fertile after about six months old. They can also reach full sexual maturity by 12 to 15 months. If your male Frenchie is healthy, he may even remain sexually active and fertile at old age. For your dam, their first heat season (estrus) comes after six months. In some situations though, this estrus has delayed for up to 18 months or even two years of age. The heat season of your dam should come at intervals of six months until old age.
It is however considered controversial and against standard to breed your dam in her first season. This is because they aren’t fully grown at that young age and the pregnancy could come with increased risks to the dog and the puppies. According to the American Kennel Club Rules the registration of a litter out of a dam less than 8 months or more than 12 years of age is not ordinarily allowed.
Knowing the cycle of your female is necessary. This will help you track her reproductive periods. The cycle of a dam is divided into four:
After the Estrus, you have to look for signs of pregnancy in your dam. These signs include an increase in appetite, weight, or nipple size. This is however not that conclusive in itself.
As mentioned earlier, your dam may show pregnancy signs and still not be pregnant.A Vet can make this confirmation for you by conductingan ultrasound or X-ray or by examining her abdominal palpitation at 28 days.
Once you have confirmed that your dam is pregnant, you have to start talking to the Vet about the special attention required for breeding a French bulldog.
This will include how to identify emergency situations that would require immediate medical attention.This should also include details about her labor and what to expect after she gives birth.
French bulldogs are like any other dog breed when it comes to pregnancy length. This period should last between 58 to 68 days. The average pregnancy period is usually 63 days from the day of conception. This is about two months altogether.
A few days close to birthing, your dam may stop eating or have reduced appetite. Also, she may begin to build a “nest” where she plans to have her puppies.
Approximately 24 hours after her temperature drops,she can be expected to enter the first stage of labor when the cervix dilates and opens the birth canal for the passage of puppies.
At this time, she will pant, strain, and appear restless. A few moments to birth, her body temperature may drop to 99 degrees or lower. This stage is then followed by actual abdominal straining and birthing.
As mentioned above natural birth is not recommended for French Bulldogs due to their breathing difficulties and small hips coupled with larger puppy heads.
Compared to other dogs that birth quite a sizable number of puppies, French bulldogs only birth a few.
When breeding a French bulldog, the number of puppies you can expect in the litter will range from 3 to 5. There are some rare instances where French bulldogs have birthed as high as 7 puppies.
French bulldogs are naturally small breeds. As such, a smaller number of litter mates would mean better conditions for the puppies inside the womb.
If you’re not a certified and experience breeder, you should not be breeding French Bulldogs. The complications that may arise out of doing this will not only endanger the female, it may also create avoidable birth defects for the puppies.
A pup back deal is a puppy back to the Frenchie stud owner in exchange for the stud service. In most cases a puppy back is not ideal and can fall through for many reasons.
If you insist on doing this type of deal you should consider the following to protect yourself:
It is rare but it does happen. How do we determine whether or not two French Bulldogs are identical twins? When the mother Frenchie dog is giving birth, count the placentas. If two newborn Frenchie puppies share a placenta there is a good chance you have some identical twins on your hands.
If you want to know for sure your puppies are identical twins you can confirm that with a blood test. This is it for this Pawsletter. We hope you enjoyed reading or listening to this article and hope you learned something new along the way.
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We have a 3 year old frenchy in platinum
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He has been registered with the kennel club
March 28, 2024
I have a handsome purebred 1 yr old Merle Stud who has all his paperwork to include genetic testing. Anyone interested or looking for a gorgeous stud please email beautifulsincerity@yahoo.com for pictures. Only serious inquiries please.
February 19, 2024
Hello everyone, I have a beautiful 3 year old black french bulldog healthy and energetic looking to stud out. Located in Middletown, Rhode Island you can contact me at 14078798032
February 08, 2024
I have a Blue Merle stud with papers that is looking to mate! He is a sweet boy who doesn’t have an evil bone in his body. Very good with families and new faces. I am located in TX and bounce back from Austin to Hosuton but I am mobile. Hope to hear from some people!
202-492-2090
jlinett1994@gmail.com
February 06, 2024
Hi and good afternoon to all the Frenchie lovers that may read this. I have a 1-year-old White Frenchy female that will be coming into her second Heat the first of March 2024. I am desperately looking for a solid blue male (or a blue with a white chest would be fine), to use to AI her with the first of March. I have her and a 12 week old and I love them both very much and do not want to compromise this breed in any way. If by chance you own one of these males or possibly know anyone that does, can I please ask that you text me at 936-222-8708. I live in Groveton Texas and I am also a very small time Cattlemen. I love all of my animals they are all pets and I hope and pray that this reaches out to someone that wants to sell the sperm or the dog from a wonderful loving home because that’s what is happening on this end.:-)
January 25, 2024
I have an 8 month old male blue and tan Merle frenchie If anybody is looking for a stud he’ll be available in about 2-3 months . You may contact me @ : (850)735-3623 , jemiyahoutley@gmail.com or on instagram @d0llmiyah
January 25, 2024
I have an 8 month old male blue and tan Merle frenchie If anybody is looking for a stud he’ll be available in about 2-3 months . You may contact me @ : (850)735-3623 , jemiyahoutley@gmail.com or on instagram @d0llmiyah
January 03, 2024
I have to Frenchie I would love to breed in Memphis TN or sorrounding areas please send email to parkereric87@gmail.com
November 18, 2023
Your article beautifully captures the intricacies and responsibilities involved in breeding French Bulldogs. It’s refreshing to see a focus not just on the process but also on the welfare of the dogs. Highlighting the importance of health screenings, ethical breeding practices, and responsible ownership educates readers and sets a standard for ethical breeding. Well done!
October 24, 2023
I have a Merle stud – located in Ontario Canada please contact me for more details and photos.
October 24, 2023
Hi all Frenchie lovers , I have a 1 1/2 year old male read to be stud out for the first time. Beautiful blue merle. Contact me if you are interested. 614 668 6566
October 24, 2023
I have an 8 month old blue and tan purebred male French bulldog that I am looking to stud out. TEXT me at 440-655-6601. Emails get buried- so text preferred. Port Charlotte, Florida
October 24, 2023
I have a beautiful, spunky 1 year old brindle male with Amber eyes that I’m looking to stud out in Georgia. He is AKC certified. Email if you would like pics tstafford2354@gmail.com
October 24, 2023
I have a beautiful blue male French bulldog that is 6 months old and am looking for female blue French bulldog to stud him out to!
October 24, 2023
I have a healthy fawn and tan girl that I need a stud for in the Western New York area 720-468-7138
September 27, 2023
I have a 3 yr old fawn male with white on his breast. Very muscular with lean and great personality. I would like to stud him for just the stud fee at this time, possibly for a puppy in the future. I feel he is a great color, fit and intelligent guy that having a litter would benefit him, myself and the Frenchie breed. Yet my goal and main concern is to give him relief without having him neutered at only 3 years old. Located in Las Vegas.. if interested please email me @ angjopaul@gmail.com
October 03, 2022
I have an 8 month old Merle and tan point male looking to stud out in the Pasadena area. 805-272-7034
October 03, 2022
Canada sk looking for a male for my girl, in near future. Need help pointed in right direction
October 03, 2022
Hello, I have a Lilac fawn female that will be ready for breeding 12/22. we are looking for a compatible stud to compliment her genetic panel -
AyAt nn BB coco dd EMEM EE n/n. We live in Oregon and will travel to Washington or northern California if needed.
July 25, 2022
I have a tan Merle male looking to stud out in about 3-5 months. Any interested breeder contact me at +15035518814. I live in Oregon.
July 10, 2022
Hello! I have a male beutiful French Bulldog and I’m looking for a female for him.
July 10, 2022
Hello! I have a beautiful 3 year old male French bulldog and I’m looking for a female
June 23, 2022
Hi, I have a very handsome brindle with a light white chest 7-month-old French Bulldog Stud who will be 1 in November and I am looking for any healthy female Frenchie of any color but brindle to start breeding with him soon. He is AKC registered his Mother is a Brindle and his Father is a Blue I do have pictures of both parents and contact with my breeder. Please if anyone is interested to breed with my handsome boy you can contact me by email or text. Email ( denise.collins992604@gmail.com) Phone ( 7045199314) I am also looking to do a puppy back deal with the first female or stud discount and breeding discount with the rest. Thank you all and have a blessed one. LOCATED!!! In Houston, Texas!!!
June 23, 2022
Hello, in about a year I will be looking for a stud to mate with my two girls. I will need a stud that has had all his genetic testing plus eyes and hips. I live in California. If that’s you, and you have the paperwork to show it, text me 808-351-6303
June 23, 2022
I have and 18 month old exotic french bully all black with a little white by his nostrils and in his chest he is wide and healthy. He throws out amazing puppies will breed or sell him
June 23, 2022
We’re lookin for a blue merle male to breed with our fawn female unfortunately she’s not papered but getting a genetic’s test done she’s only 6 mo old right now n waiting till she’s 2 before we Bree thanx
June 23, 2022
I have a 17 month old male Blue Fawn Frenchie that I am interested in studding out. He has a champion bloodline. I’m in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. Please contact me if interested.
June 23, 2022
We have a Blue brindle male with amber colored eyes and a blue piebald with blue eyes… just wondering what colors they may throw.
December 21, 2021
I have a blue Merle frenchie who will be 1 in January and I am excited to find his lover. Contact me anytime at 9179138847 or cruzpet Bronx ny bucks Lebron
December 14, 2021
I have a 3 yr old fawn male with black mask, black ears with white on his breast. Very muscular with lean and great personality. He has had DNA testing and has no allergies we know of. He has only in the last 7 months become extremely sexually driven with a need to breed. Because of his stamina and fit we feel having him fixed may take some of this away.. We aren’t afraid of him getting out but are concerned with the stress of not breeding seems to be causing him. We have purchased aggressive chew toys and they usually work but there are days that the Boston terrier across the street goes into heat and he becomes very antsy and will even try to relieve himself. I would like to stud him for a puppy to have grow up with him preferably a female but not for breeding purposes.. I would then talk about options for having him neutered. I can also stud him for the possibility of buying a puppy with the stud fee.. I want what is best for him and feel he is a great color, fit and intelligent guy that having a litter would benefit him, myself and the Frenchie breed. Yet my goal and main concern is to give him relief without having him neutered at only 3 yrs
November 17, 2021
Hi, I have a 1.5yr old female Frug (frenchie/pug) mix and she is in her second heat looking to breed her with a frenchie in the Oklahoma or surrounding areas. If interested studs available email me at s_mary_rodriguez@hotmail.com. Thanks
November 12, 2021
We have a beautiful 8 month old male, who is a blue merle we are looking to offer stud service in the near future! Amazing quality, structure and genetics. If interest please contact me at (337) 349-6293 for pictures and more info.
November 02, 2021
I have a 9 month old male frenchie fawn with the black mask that I am looking to breed in the NYC area. He has beautiful coloring and a spunky spirit.
July 22, 2021
Excellent article! We have a brand new litter at 39 days old.
5 pups. 2 boys (1 creme, 1 Isabella) both boys have blue eyes.
3 girls (black mask fawn, Isabella, sable) The Isabella has blue eyes. The other girls have brown.
All blue eyes may change to green.
All pups carry Choco from the dad (Isabella). The mom is standard Black Mask Fawn.
All pups have their first round of deworming and are already eating solid food, though still nursing from mom, as is necessary for development.
They are playing and curious and socializing like any normal, healthy litter.
Contact for more info on this litter, future litters or stud service. Also, feel free to contact with any questions on the breed in general.
We are all one big family.
Steve Kazan info@warthog71.com
June 28, 2021
We have a sweet 10 month old male brindle ready to stud in central FLA. Champion bloodlines, IG CuzcoBusco.
May 24, 2021
Hi! I loved reading your article as I pick up
my Puppy in 3 wks. His Dad competes and has won National Ribbons. My Breeder does DNA testing and has done this for 15 yrs. She does it for love, and will only sell to people that can stay home with her dogs. She is not interested in breeding for exotic colors but formation is key! I was Blessed to see one of her pups out with his owner at Lowes one day. It was by far the Best Frenchie I had seen! I live in TX and got the Breeder’s name.
She truly is a lover and expert on them, which
Is why I buying from her. Again, thank you for your post 😊
May 24, 2021
Good Afternoon Everyone!
We have a very beautiful Brindle male stud that is looking for a girlfriend. His name is Franc and he has the sweetest disposition! He loves to play with other dogs and children. He has a champion bloodline and we would love to have one of his babies! We live in Arkansas. If you are interested, please contact me ASAP at traci.labeff@yahoo.com. God bless!
May 10, 2021
Hi Lillian,
It would be safe to assume the puppies will all be Black brindle, Blue, Blue brindle and possibly Fawn or blue fawn but it is hard to say for sure because you don’t have a DNA test done to see the actual genes they carry.
Let us know if you have additional questions.
- Frenchiestore Team
May 10, 2021
Hi Katia,
A blue Frenchie and a chocolate French Bulldog should be able to have different color Frenchie babies like Blue, Lilac, Chocolate and more… We hope this is helpful.
-Frenchiestore Team
May 10, 2021
Hi Rey,
French Bulldogs can but we don’t recommend it. Just like humans the body needs time to adjust and heal from a CS.
We hope this helps.
- Frenchiestore Team
May 10, 2021
Hi María:
Have you tried tube feeding your Frenchie puppy? Are you in contact with a local vet who can help and instruct you how to do that? In order for the puppy to survive and thrive the Frenchie pup will need food. Tube feeding is very common with a claft palate puppy or a mom that refuses to feed their puppies. It is also helpful with the runt of the litter.
Please contact a local vet that can help teach you how to to tube feed and get this baby in good health. Let us know if you have additional questions,
- Frenchiestore Team
May 10, 2021
Hola tenga una perra bulldog francés que hace una semana le hicimos una cesárea , tenia 3 cachorros , de los cuales , Solo pudieron salvar uno solo. la perra está bien desde que llegamos a casa lo alimenta pero parece que no es suficiente . El cachorro está muy delgado , así es que estamos tratando de alimentarlo en casa pero es muy difícil , no quiere comer y ademas se ahoga… como lo alimentamos ?
April 26, 2021
Hello,
I have a male Frenchy. Beautiful boy. Wonderful body type. Brindle. looking to stud. Anyone interested in the NJ area please let me know.
April 13, 2021
I have a 7Month Lilac Tri Merle male frenchie. Great structure, quality, and color. Offering future stud services. Follow my page on instagram @merlebugatti or contact me at (305) 560-0978
April 01, 2021
Hello, can a french bulldog who underwent CS do a back to back breedinb & birthing on their next heat cycle? Thank you
March 20, 2021
Ciao volevo sapere un bulldog francese femmina blu e than con quale colore può accoppiarsi??grazie
February 20, 2021
We have a 7 month old male brindle French bill dog named binx we are looking for a female to breed with him in the near future 857-233-6763 anyone who has a female let me know looking to get pick of the litter in exchange
February 16, 2021
Hey looking to purchase a French bully, if anyone is selling please email me or call 502-7121519 serious inquiries only I’m willing to travel to purchase or whatever it takes to get a bully I love dogs and this is my dream dog.
February 11, 2021
I have a 14 month male French bulldog. Looking to breed. He is black n brown brindle with a whit chest. Any suggestions
January 11, 2021
do you know what color a black brendal french bulldog and a blue french bulldog would make? my dad really whats a merle
January 11, 2021
Hello my name is Roxanne Brewer and I’m trying to find away to get my son who’s Autistic a French bulldog which is his favorite dog , but I need help cause I’m on a fixed income. I really have been trying to see if they had people that like sponsoring in helping children with disabilities get dogs. You have beautiful dogs and that’s how we raised our dogs when we was younger in the house as children. Please if you can help me help my son that would be great . I’ve been searching for a while. God Bless You and your family . And Merry Christmas toYou All
November 19, 2020
Grazie siete molto chiari e istruttivi
November 16, 2020
Hola, tengo una consulta, tengo una french de 2 años, el en primer celo el veterinario nos dijo que tenía la vulva infantil (como poco desarrollada) y una ovulación silenciosa. En teoría eso no afectaba en que pueda tener camada, en la primer inseminación no quedo. En la segunda se le hizo una piometra al parecer por que era portadora de herlichia , se le hicieron bolsas de pus en el útero, ahora se le volvió a hacer todo completos los estudios , todo dio bien y se la insemino de manera intrauterina, otra vez le provoco una infección, y no saben a que se debe. Me dijeron que puede ser algo genético y que debo reclamar al criadero. A alguien le paso? O saben como puedo proceder?
October 26, 2020
Hi Jessica,
Thank you for reading and commenting on Frenchiestore blog, your feedback is what makes this blog better and we always want to know what you as readers want to know. We will write a new blog in greater details of breeding the rare colors of French bulldog puppies.
We hope we can continue giving you valuable information about the Frenchie dog breed.
- Frenchiestore Team
October 26, 2020
I am interested in becoming educated on the colors of the breed and the DO’s and DONT’s. How is Merle produced or Isabella.
May 30, 2019
We’re happy you enjoyed reading Jeanna :)
May 30, 2019
Thank you for sharing! This was an awesome read :)
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