Where can I buy a french bulldog puppy?

Answer 1

I hope this one is near you> http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6973026
what a darling!!! > http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=5453714

Answer 2

Best thing to do is contact the French Bulldog Club of Great Britain.

I have one of these, he is a loyal, amusing fellow- who is a bit scrappy with other dogs! but he does have breathing problems.

Be VERY careful which puppy you buy and from where you get it. If you do not want to show then go for the pup with the longer nose and roomier mouth that does not make snuffling noises.

My lad was suggested by the breeder as he was show quality but he needed an operation to shorten his palate and will be going in for another one in the new year. He lives a happy, active life indoors but can't exercise for long and certainly not when it is warm.

Many are unaffected, we were just unlucky and the Op cost over £1000 oh and be prepared to pay 1000-1500 for the dog.

Call Mrs Parsons. Tel No: 01580 881043 she is secretary of the FB club of GB

Answer 3

We start with finding (1) the breed rescue and (2) a reputable responsible breeder

http://www.akc.org/breeds/french_bulldog/index.cfm

Now, when you click on the picture of the dog and go to the page for that breed, on the left is a column. At the bottom of the column, is a link captioned "National Breed Club". Click on it - that takes you to the link to the National Club for that breed that sets the breed standards. The Clubs' websites will give you an ENORMOUS amount of information about the breed - the good, the bad, and the why or why not to get that breed.

The clubs websites also have:

(1) a breeders list - all of whom have agreed to abide by the breeders code of ethics (which you can read)

Breed club: http://www.akc.org/breeds/french_bulldog/index.cfm

(2) a link to the breed rescue for their breed

Rescue: http://www.frenchbulldogrescue.org/

http://www.frenchbulldogconnection.org/

http://www.frenchbulldog.tv/

Do give serious thought to adopting from an adult from a breed rescue. The clubs' breed rescues go to a great deal of trouble to determine the dog's temperment, personality, likes and dislikes (particularly kids and cats and other dogs in the household), health, and level of training. They make a huge effort to match the right dog to the right home - and if they don't have one they think will be suitable for your home, they won't place it. Great way to avoid the puppy training, newpapers, chewing.......


If you decide to get a puppy , please use one of the breeders who are members of the breed club. A well-bred pet puppy may not be a candidate for the show ring (that nose being 1/8th of an inch to long or something else very picky) but they will be very healthy, the parents carefully screened for hereditary health problems, and from a breeder who has devoted a great deal of time to understanding the breed and bloodlines. A responsible breeder will have a written contract with a health guarantee for hereditary problems; require that if for any reason you ever have to give up the dog that it comes back to them; and always be available for help, assistance and advice about your dog. Such a breeder wil tell you if they don't think their breed is right for you based upon your needs. They want a perfect forever home for the puppies - not the money. (In 43 years in the dog show world, I have never known a breeder of that caliber who has made a profit on their dogs - it is labor of love.)

A puppy from such a breeder costs no more - and often less in the long with the vet bills from a poorly bred dog - than from a backyard breeder who doesn't do the health checks, knows nothing about the breed or bloodlines, doesn't give a guarantee, never wants to hear about the puppy again and has breed from mediocre or poor quality dogs.

Answer 4

If you specifically want a puppy from a breeder, follow lydstockstafford's advice (above). He/she has given advice that I wish more people would follow when looking for a breeder.

Alternatively, if you're in the uk it might be worth contacting one of these rescues that specialise in French Bulldogs.

French Bulldog Club of England Welfare Trust
Mrs H B C Watkins - Chairman, Farnham, Surrey. Tel: [phone]
Mrs J Keates - Sec & Treasurer, Scarborough, N Yorks. Tel: [phone]
Mrs S Hawkins, Southampton, Hants. Tel: [phone]
Rev J Thomas, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. Tel: [phone]

Good luck!

Answer 5

The Champdogs site is also quite a good place to look. It lists French Bulldog Breeders in Europe by county & country.

I did check the puppys page but couldn't see any currently for sale - though I suppose that if you got into contact with a breeder near you, then you might be able to go on a puppy waiting list.

Good luck with your quest. I love their great big ears ... Jonathan Kellerman, the author, writes about one in many of his books - it sounded a wonderful character.

Answer 6

HI,
Avoid buying from over the internet,local paper's,free papers and pet shops,reputable breeders do not need to advertise and usually have waiting lists for the pups they breed.
My advise would be to contact the kennel club who have a list of breed clubs for this breed,get in touch with your nearest one,and the secretary should be aware of good breeders with litters or breeders that are expecting a litter.
Make sure you see the mother with the pups and that they appear healthy and of good temperament.
Make sure the premises are clean,and you see all the relavant paperwork,pedigree,KC registration,and certificates of health tests.
Good luck.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Hi there,
If you haven't attended a good dog traning course you shouldn't complain. You have to learn to understand better your dog, the causes of its bad behaviours and some good techniques to use to get rid of any issue you have with your furry friend.

A good site with a good dog training course is http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=572. I think it's the best dog training course available on the net.
Bye Bye

Answer 9

France....
Or you buy an English Bull dog
cos if the french one is anything like their apples it will be a tasteless copy

Answer 10

Avoid both, buy a Ridgeback, they're not as lazy!!!