The short answer is no. No, you cannot just start breeding your French Bulldog.
French Bulldogs have many, many special medical needs and are prone to birth defects and other issues if poor breeding takes place. French Bulldog breeding is hard. Let me repeat that, it’s HARD. Frenchies are notoriously stubborn to breed effectively and safely. French Bulldog females are often totally incapable of giving natural birth due to hip dysplasia (hips are weakened and too narrow for natural birth). This means breeding your female french bulldogs will often require a caesarian section (c-section). Further, French Bulldog puppies are incredibly delicate and must have around-the-clock care in order to ensure the litter is breathing well, eating well, and not too hot or cold.
French Bulldog Breeding and Health Concerns
French Bulldogs are replete with health concerns and breeders work year after year trying to improve the overall health and well-being of the breed by selecting champion international pedigrees, paying thousands for top quality studs, and going so far as to rely on modern bio-genetic engineering to try and filter out fatal health conditions in their puppies. French Bulldogs are prone to fatal breathing problems due to pinched nostrils (known as stenotic nares), an elongated soft palette, and hyperventilation due to excessive exercise, exhaustion, and overheating. Further, French Bulldogs can suffer from hip dysplasia, abnormal vertebrae, and/or premature degeneration of intervertebral discs. A French Bulldog’s spine and hips warrant special attention from a veterinarian. Breeding French Bulldogs with health issues is the primary cause of the continuation and proliferation of genetic health issues in the breed. “Backyard” breeders seeking only a profit disregard these problems in their French Bulldogs and continue breeding, causing major pain and discomfort for their puppies and future generations.
Backyard French Bulldog Breeding is Unethical
If you found this page by searching “Can I breed my french bulldog?” or “French Bulldog Breeding”, or “French Bulldog Breeding Process” (I did my research on what you’re searching), then it’s likely that you’re new to the world of breeding french bulldogs. Further, if you’ve resorted to a search engine to find information about French Bulldog breeding, it’s even more likely that you have no experience breeding dogs at all. Breeding a rare breed of dog like Frenchies is difficult and when done wrong, only hurts the animal and their offspring, and continues to weaken the conformation of the breed. Backyard French Bulldog breeding is a terrible thing to do or attempt to do. We’re in the habit of calling the ASPCA and AKC when we find people who are breeding dogs in non-professional conditions. If you have no experience breeding French Bulldogs, then we are begging you, please do not try. Consult with a professional breeder first. Breeders do not breed and show their champion animals for profit. They breed French Bulldogs to try and help the breed live longer, healthier lives by breeding out or circumventing bad health problems. The French Bulldog Club of America will not permit French Bulldogs who have had any medical procedures other than removal of the dewclaws. This is critical to preserving and protecting the breed. French Bulldogs are one of the most celebrated dog breeds of all time, but poor and immoral breeding practices has resulted in the proliferation of health issues among the breed.
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All I can say is THANK YOU,THANK YOU, THANKYOU. This is the best website I have found. The information you provide is incredible. We purchased our first Frenchie 12 years ago.
Unfortunately he passed away 5 years ago from cancer. He was only seven. We were broken hearted and still not over it, We have two more Frenchie’s now that bring us so much joy. Thinking of purchasing another one. Thank You again. Your website is wonderful!
Thank you, Sherry! We do this for you!
I am crestfallen to hear about you losing your french bulldog. I often have to remind myself of their finitude. It’s a painful reality and one that I’m in no way prepared to face. Perhaps you could tell us about your grieving and healing process in a blog post one day? We’d love to have someone who has endured that heartbreaking process tell our readers how they pulled through.
Truly, we are humbled and honored to hear from readers like you. We appreciate you being here with us.
A notice to all you would-be keyboard-kommandos who think you’re gonna fly under my radar. I will edit your comments, ban you, and make you look absolutely idiotic. Don’t even bother. This is my website and my time. Go away.
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Thank you for your kind words Jordan. Everyone grieves and heals in different ways. All I can tell you is it was one of the saddest days of our life. When we first noticed Chubb’s was not eating, we took him to our vet in in town. They took x-rays, gave us some pills and said he would be find. After a week nothing had changed. We decided to take him to the best vet hospital we knew of. When we took him to UC Davis, we were not expecting to hear the news they told us. Our precious little Chubb’s had cancer and would not be returning home with us. We were devastated, crying, our hearts broke and not ready to say good-bye. We had his brother Cash who was his buddy with us. They were inseparable. We decided to go outside by the garden with grass to let them play one last time. Chubb’s was having a hard time breathing and we knew it was time to our good-byes. I held him in my arms as he took his last breath. My spouse was numb and crying. It was the longest drive home. We had him cremated and have him in a beautiful Cedar Pet Memorial box with his pictures on it. We see him everyday, but there is no ritual to guide anyone through grief. Anyone who has loved an animal, knows when they leave a part of your heart and soul leaves with them, but a part of their heart and soul will forever live in you.
We bought another Frenchie after Chubb’s passed, so Cash has a companion. Now they are inseparable. I will be picking up two more March 1st. We will have a full house. Three boys and one little girl. Life is Good!!!
Sherry, your story is absolutely heartbreaking while also very endearing and encouraging. Love is real and it exists in our world! I hope I can have some vestige of your strength and composure after the day comes that I must say goodbye to my first frenchie and my best friend.
I am interested in learning how to breed the correct way. You mention that one should reach out to a breeder to learn more on the art of. So, if I call a local breeder and ask to be an apprentice or learn the ways, do most breeders teach fellow competition like that? Would be amazing!!
Roxie, there are some breeders like this one who will tell you not to breed and will do nothing to help you. That’s because they don’t want anyone else in on the market. And they will also try to tell you they don’t make any money….if they aren’t making money, why do they keep breeding? Hmmmm yeah heard it too many times from judgemental, non-helpful people.
And they will also try to tell you they don’t make any money….if they aren’t making money, why do they keep breeding?
Did you ever consider that maybe, being people that run a large website about french bulldogs, we might be more concerned about the breed than we are about money?
Do you know how much money I walked away with from my last litter, after all was said and done? Approximately $250.00 total. Big whoop. Breeding french bulldogs correctly (and safely) is very expensive, and should never be considered a money-making endeavor. If your only objective is to make money, then you cannot avoid placing the needs of your broodstock second in line to your desire for profits.
My name is Annette and I’m a keyboard-kommando, a full-time myopic moron, and an all-around idiot!
I love this!!! I want to start my own breeding service… I’ve come across so many people that only see $$$ signs.. these are living creatures!! My husband tells, me… you only want to play with puppies all day!! Lol I’ve had English bd.. pugs and frenchies… i just want to have a great healthy bloodline that people can trust.. pets are part of your family
My name is Jen Tun, my email address is jtun@yahoo.com. Spam me because I’m an idiot who deserves it.
Glad you know so much about my finances, Jen.
My name is Jen and I am a borderline invalid.
hi guy’s, I have a frenchie called (woogie woo) yeah I know, we’ve had her since she was 7 weeks old, she is now 5 year old and she is like my daughter reason being I have 4 lads so most times she comes first ha ha, I did want her to have one litter during her time coz I just think that its natural for a female to have kids, and have been told they can live a longer life I know she would make a fantastic mother, iv’e no interest in making any money I would love to keep her generation going and would keep at least one of her pupps as the kids keep going on about, what I really need to know is, is she too old because if she is, IT AINT HAPPENING, thank you x
Your s bit self centered. “If I found this page it’s because I’ve resorted to the internet” so clearly your the smartest of them all right!?
What a jackass article! Frenchie should never exist! They are Frankensteins mutants who have soooo many health problems it isn’t worth owning them at all. But if I can breed them in my backyard for $5k a pop and people will pay for these short life spanned unhealthy dogs, why shouldn’t I?
I was almost thinking of getting a female Frenchie till I saw this. Thanks for the eye opener. I have to be more prepared