Just bought a French bulldog puppy off of Craigslist...not sure if it's a real one

[Cbbc1218]

Hello, I just bought a new french bulldog puppy. He is 13 weeks old. I love him to pieces and would not trade him for anything. I am just curious as to what other people think. I paid a lot of money for this dog but I feel like I got scammed. Gizmo is thinner and taller than the average french bulldog I have seen. People come up to me and ask if he is mixed with something else. This is the first French bulldog I have owned so I do not know much in how they look. The vet told me he is thinner than the average Frenchie at his age. I have only had him for 2 weeks and I am hoping that when he gains weight he would start looking more like a Frenchie. Short and stocky. I just hope I did not get scammed. What do you guys think? Someone told me he looked like a Frenchton. Let me know you're opinion. Thank you!

 

[Londonfrench]

I think he is gorgeous. Frenchies come in all shapes and sizes and he is so young at the moment he will change so much over the next few weeks. Looks frenchie to me just petite but as i say he really is very young x

 

[2bullymama]

Welcome! He sure is adorable... he has Frenchie in him, but i also think there might be some mix. Because of the round head.. Frenchie usually have a more square head... might have Boston Terrier, possibly, which would be considered a 'Frenchton'.

Either way he is adorable and I love his coat


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[Alice Kable]

He is a cutie for sure. His ears are rounded bat ears like a Frenchie but I agree with Christine, his head is rounder than most Frenchies' heads. My boy Buster is a blended Bulldog--mother is English, dad is French. I did get a big refund but still paid $800 for him. He is an AWESOME dog and today, over 4 & 1/2 years later that $800 was a total bargain. If your guy is a Frenchton they sell for $1,500-2,000.

:smileywelcome: to FBN!

 

[Mavis]

He is adorable - love his color. I think he will fill out as he gets older. So happy you are smitten - they are the best. Personality+

 

[EPR35]

He is a very handsome puppy! I adopted my first Frenchie several months ago and looked at about a half dozen litters and took pictures of many of them. There was so much variability in them, I am no expert but by the pictures it looks like he could be 100% frenchie. At 13 weeks, it is very difficult to tell by just looking at them as so many changes can take place as they mature. Unless you plan to breed him to get 100% french bulldog puppies, I really wouldn't be concerned if there are hints of another breed in him whether from his parents or even farther back. I can tell you that he looks to have a slightly longer nose than some frenchies but well within the norm that I have seen. From my understanding, this is a good indication that he may be less prone breathing difficulties which is certainly a positive thing.

Did the breeder you purchased him from have the papers of the parents to prove his origins? Unfortunately, once the transaction is complete it may be difficult to recover any of your investment in him. I don't think it would hurt (although it may be too late) to ask the breeder for proof of his heritage if they were advertising him as a full blooded French Bulldog. Explain to the breeder that people that have seen him have raised questions about his origin and if they can't provide proof, it may open the door to negotiations for a partial refund. Having no idea what you paid or your location, I can tell you I have seen brindle male puppies with registered parents go for a minimum of $1800 and up.

I would't let his origin concern you for any reasons other than breeding or over the price you invested in him. Even If not 100% french bulldog, it definitely appears that the majority of his heritage is. There is no question that he should to share the personality traits of this breed that we all love!

 

[DuBoseof215]

Frenchie, Frenchton non the less adorable. I am glad your in love. :judges::lubu::heartsign::heart:

 

[MamaAndi]

Normally the people you find selling pups on craigslist are breeding for profit and not to improve the breed. So you may very well have a 100% Frenchie...just not the breed standard. It happens a lot I think. Your pup is a cutie though and I'm sure he will fill out as he grows. Good luck!

 

[GraciesMom]

Not too different from mine (see below) and she did have papers and is AKC registered. I have seen a couple of posts on this site from others who have Frenchies with somewhat, taller, leaner bodies. As others have said he's adorable.