Hey guys! So I've grown up with dogs in my family (Golden Retrievers), but I'm now looking to get my first one of my own, at my place. After meeting a friend's Frenchie recently, I instantly fell in love and started doing a ton of research. I've been kind of torn between a Boston Terrier and a Frenchie, but I think I'm going to go ahead and start the search for a Frenchie breeder!
One of my biggest concerns is the health issues you read about. A lot of places I've read have stressed the importance of picking a great breeder with healthy parents. They say that they might be more expensive from some breeders, but if you find a less expensive one, you'll end up paying that same extra amount in vet bills.
I just wanted to ask....does it truly mean you have a considerably less chance of health issues if you get a pricier one from a reputable breeder, or are these health issues completely unpredictable/inevitable? How likely is it that your Frenchie will need surgery for their breathing, and is there a way to predict/find a breeder with less of a chance of that?
I know nothing is guaranteed and there's no way to count anything out, but I definitely want to try and find a healthy pup that will be less prone to these things.
One of my biggest concerns is the health issues you read about. A lot of places I've read have stressed the importance of picking a great breeder with healthy parents. They say that they might be more expensive from some breeders, but if you find a less expensive one, you'll end up paying that same extra amount in vet bills.
I just wanted to ask....does it truly mean you have a considerably less chance of health issues if you get a pricier one from a reputable breeder, or are these health issues completely unpredictable/inevitable? How likely is it that your Frenchie will need surgery for their breathing, and is there a way to predict/find a breeder with less of a chance of that?
I know nothing is guaranteed and there's no way to count anything out, but I definitely want to try and find a healthy pup that will be less prone to these things.