Thread: Article: French Bulldog Puppy Buying Tips

We are not in the market for a new frenchie yet but probably within the next 3-4 years we will have a second one. I have been doing some research and have found two breeders about 4-5 hours away that appear to be reputable. Neither will ship and both have a very extensive application and insist on a phone screening. My only problem is I would be afraid to ask some of the questions above for fear of offending a breeder. I am such a wimp and too trusting, however, for frenchies, the demand far outweighs the supply, and I am afraid someone is going to think we are too aggressive. Thoughts?

Great post,
Can anyone recommend a reputable breeder in or near the Nj area?
Happy holidays.

Originally Posted by Kris Thomas LaBounty

I just saw a video someone posted for Frenchies that were stolen in a home robbery. The young breeder said they were very rare, blue :-O She claimed the pups were worth $3K. Blue is not an AKC recognized color and why would it cost $3K without papers? I always look for a breeder who has occasional litters and owns dogs they show and finish. I'll pay $3K for that. I looked and looked for an older French Bulldog before purchasing our puppy. I couldn't even get anyone to return E-mails to me and we had an ideal situation being a retired husband and work from home wife, early 60s, homeowner with fenced yard. It wasn't until months later that I was able to find multiple rescue groups. I used FB and "friended" people who I saw raised FBDs and now have the resources I needed a year ago. In my research I found Frenchies from good reputable breeders to be priced $2500 to $3500. I've seen them priced higher but what is available at that price is certainly as quality as those priced higher. I have seen many fine rescues available that were surrendered for reasons that seem to be consistent with many French Bulldogs, aggression and allergies. My pup had both so it seems a rescue or older dog would be the right thing to do. I love my boy and he's turned out to be a real gentleman but not without work so I am all for the rescue or older dog. This was a great read for choosing a puppy but I hope more people will adopt.

blue is now AKCrecognized color. i just register my pup AKC web site and there was option for blue color