Confused and new to the breed

frenchiemomma · Jul 22, 2020

Hi all! First off I have been researching the breed for awhile now and after we lost our boxer we decided to find a reputable french bulldog breeder and put down our deposit once we were approved. The puppy just turned 4 weeks old today and I'm concerned about her size. She's 2.5 lbs but she seems so small. My husband seems to think its because I'm used to the boxer size and I tend to overly worry about my animals. Does she look like a normal frenchie puppy? I have googled and looked through so many pictures online that my head is spinning. I don't want to offend the breeder but I'm so nervous. Our boxer we just lost..it was a very rough 13 yrs for him and us and I'm so worried with her size that something could be wrong.

Jeffc · Jul 23, 2020

My female only weighed 3.6lbs at 8 weeks old and she seems perfectly healthy. She is now a little over a year old and weighs around 13lbs. I should also add she was the smallest of her liter. What she lacks in size she more than makes up for it with attitude.

frenchiemomma · Jul 23, 2020

Ty! I am still learning so much about frenchies. Our boxer was the smallest of the litter and we had never ending health problems with him from seizures to cardiomyopathy. I just had no idea what the normal looked like for a french bulldog puppy at her age.

2bullymama · Jul 23, 2020

frenchiemomma said:
Hi all! First off I have been researching the breed for awhile now and after we lost our boxer we decided to find a reputable french bulldog breeder and put down our deposit once we were approved. The puppy just turned 4 weeks old today and I'm concerned about her size. She's 2.5 lbs but she seems so small. My husband seems to think its because I'm used to the boxer size and I tend to overly worry about my animals. Does she look like a normal frenchie puppy? I have googled and looked through so many pictures online that my head is spinning. I don't want to offend the breeder but I'm so nervous. Our boxer we just lost..it was a very rough 13 yrs for him and us and I'm so worried with her size that something could be wrong. View attachment 14023

Hi there! Welcome..

You have her already at 4.5 weeks? That is so young to be away from momma already. If you are still pending and she is with Momma, give her time . 8 weeks is the early point a pup should leave mom.

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frenchiemomma · Jul 23, 2020

Oh no, I don't have her now she is still with the breeder. Sorry about that! We will not be getting her until she's 9 weeks.

2bullymama · Jul 23, 2020

frenchiemomma said:
Oh no, I don't have her now she is still with the breeder. Sorry about that! We will not be getting her until she's 9 weeks.

WHEW!!! 9 weeks is even better!!!!

They are tiny but she will grow as time goes on.
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frenchiemomma · Jul 23, 2020

Does she look walleyed? Is 4 weeks too soon to tell? I googled 4 week old french bulldogs and was blown away at how much smaller she looked and then I started to get nervous.

2bullymama · Jul 23, 2020

frenchiemomma said:
Does she look walleyed? Is 4 weeks too soon to tell? I googled 4 week old french bulldogs and was blown away at how much smaller she looked and then I started to get nervous.

I tagged David for you he is a Frenchy breeder out of Texas and will be able to give you much better information than I would

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Squishy Walnuts · Jul 23, 2020

She is beautiful!! She looks good to me but I didn't see Wally until he was 8 weeks old.

Billie · Jul 25, 2020

She is precious.

FroxerMom · Jul 26, 2020

Hi Frenchiemomma,
It's always nice to find another Boxer lover! ;-) I've had them all my adult life. Our last one passed 6 months ago, so now we just have Daphne, our Frenchie, and two cats. I'm sorry to hear that you had so many health issues with your Boxer. I hope your Frenchie pup brings you lots of love and joy.

frenchiemomma · Jul 27, 2020

Hi FroxerMom! Ty everyone for the reassurance. I am so nervous because I'm so new to this breed and not sure what to look for. I was just sent a video of her and she will be 5 weeks Monday. Am I allowed to post YouTube links? I uploaded the video to my YouTube. My husband is so worried how small she is. July 27, 2020 - YouTube

Jakeyjake · Jul 28, 2020

frenchiemomma said:
Hi all! First off I have been researching the breed for awhile now and after we lost our boxer we decided to find a reputable french bulldog breeder and put down our deposit once we were approved. The puppy just turned 4 weeks old today and I'm concerned about her size. She's 2.5 lbs but she seems so small. My husband seems to think its because I'm used to the boxer size and I tend to overly worry about my animals. Does she look like a normal frenchie puppy? I have googled and looked through so many pictures online that my head is spinning. I don't want to offend the breeder but I'm so nervous. Our boxer we just lost..it was a very rough 13 yrs for him and us and I'm so worried with her size that something could be wrong. View attachment 14023

Stella was 4.1 pounds when we got her at 8 weeks old and Jake was 8.8, but he was 10 weeks old. Stella currently weighs 21 lbs. (lean) and Jake is 27 lbs.

davidh · Aug 3, 2020

Hi @frenchiemomma, I don't want to be a bummer, but I hope you can get your money back. That is NOT a very well bred Frenchie. The color is off, looks like a faded blue. The nose is too long and the head is just not a good look for a Frenchie. This breeder can't be a reputable breeder. Here is a pic of a well bred Frenchie at 5 weeks of age. Plus that is not a healthy looking pup. Eyes are way too wide too and should not stick out like that, looks like a Chihuahua.

frenchiemomma · Aug 3, 2020

davidh said:
Hi @frenchiemomma, I don't want to be a bummer, but I hope you can get your money back. That is NOT a very well bred Frenchie. The color is off, looks like a faded blue. The nose is too long and the head is just not a good look for a Frenchie. This breeder can't be a reputable breeder. Here is a pic of a well bred Frenchie at 5 weeks of age. Plus that is not a healthy looking pup. Eyes are way too wide too and should not stick out like that, looks like a Chihuahua.

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Hi Davidh... ty! I went with my gut feeling on it and backed out of it completely. I'm now on a waiting list so maybe 6 months if all goes well.

Bulldog lover54 · Aug 3, 2020

I'm contemplating on getting a male black tri frenchbulldog

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davidh · Aug 3, 2020

[MENTION=4213]frenchiemomma[/MENTION] I'm happy you backed out. Hopefully you are going with a different breeder, one that doesn't breed for color.

frenchiemomma · Aug 4, 2020

davidh said:
[MENTION=4213]frenchiemomma[/MENTION] I'm happy you backed out. Hopefully you are going with a different breeder, one that doesn't breed for color.

We are on a waiting list with a completely different breeder and she doesn't deal with the "rare" colors.