Choosing A Good French Bulldog Breeder

Owning a dog is fantastic, the companionship and unconditional love they provide is second to none. Dogs truly are a person’s best friend, they are there through thick and thin. Of course, getting a dog is no short-term commitment you are looking at 15+ years, but making the decision to get a dog or puppy that is to be part of your life is the easy part. Choosing a dog is one of the hardest things you will have to do.

Of course, there are lots of reputable breeders and not so reputable breeders around but which is the right way to go. A cheap Frenchie breeder you have seen might sound good at first, but, what do you really know about them and their dogs. Are they from puppy farms, are the parents looked after, or are the puppies simply being churned out for money? Knowing a puppy’s history and background is essential for finding a good breeder, simply because vet bills can be bad enough without having a sick or poorly puppy on your hands, a puppy who you might have only owned for a few days. Seeing where your new puppy or dog lives is always recommended so you can see what you are getting before parting with your cash.

You need to do your research into the breeders before committing to anything, this way you will be completely happy you have the best puppy you can get, and that the puppy has come from a loving and nurturing background (this is essential for puppies as they grow and learn to socialize with both humans and other dogs). When looking for breeders you must also be aware of the puppy scams that seem to be constantly doing the rounds, from puppies not actually existing to the “breeder” insisting on money being transferred before you have even set eyes on the puppy.

Here Are Some More Tips For Choosing a Good Breeder

Below you will find some more useful information and questions to ask when finding the right breeder.

How experienced is the breeder? Is this their first litter or have they done this before? Do they have anything from previous litters they can show you to back up any claims they may be making?

How much are the puppies going to cost? Pedigree dogs always cost a lot more so if the price is too good to be true, more than likely it is.

Can you see both the puppy’s parents? Knowing a puppy’s heritage and background is highly recommended, this way you can see if there are any hereditary problems to be aware of such as poor eyesight or hip problems.

Are the breeders correctly registered with local state departments? Are the breeders you are interested in registering with the kennel club? If they are not registered then make the effort to register your new dog once you get it.

Are the breeders easy to contact and get hold of? Chances are when you get your new puppy home you will have lots of questions, so just how hands-on are the breeders. Do they care about the puppies once they have left their care or do they simply wash their hands of them and leave you to deal with any issues or problems?

What conditions are the puppies living in? If there are lots of puppies being sold by the breeders, then chances are they are not breeders and this is a front for them actually being puppy farmers. Ideally, puppies will be living with their mother indoors, around other people, and ideally children. If puppies are separate or are in a barn then warning signals should be popping into your head. Puppies that are not in social situations when they are younger will struggle to adapt to a new home/routine. They probably will have never even been outside to go to the toilet.

Have the puppies been to the vets since they were born? Have they had any jabs or inoculations to protect them from catching anything when they leave their mothers? Puppies from reputable breeders normally come with a vet’s record and possibly even free insurance for the first few weeks.

As with anything, when parting with money, always arrange to see puppies in real life, never send any money without seeing the puppies. Arranging for a home visit with the breeders will allow you time to see how they are living, and to ask any questions you might have, especially if you are a first-time dog owner.