can I ask a question..... I see prices anywhere from $1800-$14,000 for puppies. What is a fair price for a female frenchie with Full AKC registration and no strings? (NOT because I want to breed, I just want to be able to show and I do not sterilize my dogs for health reasons). I can give more info if needed but honestly can't seem to find this information anywhere. It's like the Holy Grail. No one wants to reveal it. Before I make my decision, I would like to know if I'm paying a fair price. Also-- do people who health test charge more? I'd love to get a quality pup from health tested parents with full AKC but can't seem to find how much a pup like that would cost--- the complete lack of any information about this makes me afraid that the price would be astronomical. I just read a book on French Bulldogs last night and it says--I swear--- a quality female pup should be around $1500. I about fell out of bed. It's not an old book either lol though it was written by a lady from the UK. *** I want a girl because I have 3 girls and a neutered boy and don't want an intact boy with my girls and my boy doesn't do well with other males. as I said before I don't sterilize for at least several years for health reasons. I currently have an 8 year old spayed female chi (titled, never bred), a 3 1/2 year old intact female German Shepherd (never bred, titled, all health tests), a 2 1/2 year old intact female chi (never bred, no plans to breed, will most likely spay around age 5) and a 5 year old neutered male cane Corso (never bred-- he's only neutered because he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 7 months old and breeder required it, otherwise he'd be intact but never bred).
The question no one asks. lol
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In my experience, a pet puppy should sell for somewhere around $2,000-$3,000 and a show prospect puppy should sell for somewhere around $3,000-$4,000. I think any less or more is a bit suspicious.
This can vary by region, so I can only speak for California. YMMV
Also, health testing should be the STANDARD. Charging more for that is ridiculous. I wouldn't even consider purchasing a puppy from a breeder who didn't health test. I also wouldn't consider one from someone who seems to boast about breeding the fad colors, charges more for certain colors, charges more for one sex over the other, and will not allow you to come to their home to see the puppies as well as at least one parent. If a stud was used, ask for his paperwork as well and photos. References can also be requested from previous puppy buyers.
Buying a puppy is a big deal. Buying a French Bulldog is an even bigger deal, especially with how popular they have become. Buying a French Bulldog you plan to show is an even bigger deal! Definitely be patient and do your homework.
And while I don't press neutering, please spay your female after she is done showing/breeding as it has significant health benefits. I get sad every time a poor girl comes in with a pyometra simply because someone didn't want to spay her.
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This can vary by region, so I can only speak for California. YMMV
Also, health testing should be the STANDARD. Charging more for that is ridiculous. I wouldn't even consider purchasing a puppy from a breeder who didn't health test. I also wouldn't consider one from someone who seems to boast about breeding the fad colors, charges more for certain colors, charges more for one sex over the other, and will not allow you to come to their home to see the puppies as well as at least one parent. If a stud was used, ask for his paperwork as well and photos. References can also be requested from previous puppy buyers.
Buying a puppy is a big deal. Buying a French Bulldog is an even bigger deal, especially with how popular they have become. Buying a French Bulldog you plan to show is an even bigger deal! Definitely be patient and do your homework.
And while I don't press neutering, please spay your female after she is done showing/breeding as it has significant health benefits. I get sad every time a poor girl comes in with a pyometra simply because someone didn't want to spay her.
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That's a big dog family! A Frenchie would have fun with that pack.
Prices range here from $2000-$5000. This is in Canadian dollars. I never had an issue with a breeder telling me their price for a puppy. They don't advertise it though, I always had to ask.
Prices range here from $2000-$5000. This is in Canadian dollars. I never had an issue with a breeder telling me their price for a puppy. They don't advertise it though, I always had to ask.
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Prices seem to vary from region to region. Keep in mind the 2 most important things are that breeders breed for health and temperament.
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Thank you! I appreciate all the feedback. A little background-- I was a vet tech for 20+ years and am very aware of the risks of pyo, etc.....but current research is showing that it is generally healthier for a dog/bitch to remain intact. The first study focused solely on Rottweilers, but there have been subsequent studies in other breeds showing the same benefits of keeping a dog intact and the same health consequences of early sterilizing. I try to strike a healthy balance and sterilize when I'm done showing and/or the dog is at least 3-5 years of age. I've only had one dog that had a pyo....and ironically she was a 13 month old bitch on her second season. Do Frenchies tend to pyo more than other breeds?
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Is there anywhere to go that has a list of these. I don't see one on the forum. I'm a HUGE proponent of health testing so ideally I would like to go that route (with a breeder who health tests)
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OK, so paying $3500 for a pup from parents with no health testing (and grandparents, and great grandparents) is probably not a wise investment even though the pup has a "lifetime warranty" against deadly congenital defects.....
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I think around $2500-$5000 Canadian would be a normal range of prices to pay for a French bulldog. Also breeding rights could be another charge on top of this
I have seen them cost more.... but I wouldn't trust if they were any less
I have seen them cost more.... but I wouldn't trust if they were any less
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No, I cannot make a claim that Frenchies pyo more than other breeds, it's just a very unfortunate and preventable thing to occur to any bitch. I can understand not spaying for the first few years for obvious reasons (in your case) but I can't make a case for *never* spaying a female. Clearly you are educated and will make the right decision for your dogs!
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I would definitely recommend against that purchase.
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You are absolutely right! My girl is still intact and I wont spay/neuter any of my guys unless absolutely necessary. And even then, Id wait as long as possible.
In Europe it is very common to keep your pets intact (and be responsible).
The price for a well bred Frenchie is anywhere between 2500-4000$, with breeding rights you can expect a higher price (and it will be rather hard to find a breeder who will sell you a pup with breeding rights.)
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Agreed with above. Around 2000-4000 for a KC registered and health tested pup. on the upper end if the pup comes from champion bloodlines and showing is recommended.
What I noticed when searching for my second Frenchie, that majority of advertises ramp up prices to astronomical figures for "rare colours" which should not be intentionally bread to begin with. Good luck to your puppy hunt!
What I noticed when searching for my second Frenchie, that majority of advertises ramp up prices to astronomical figures for "rare colours" which should not be intentionally bread to begin with. Good luck to your puppy hunt!
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What are the standard test when they say they do health test?
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They should do OFA of hips and patellas as well as eye and heart certs as standard.
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[MENTION=1746]workingk9[/MENTION] I have recently been through this kind of dilemma. I agree that prices can vary wildly, but my experience here in the US for an AKC reputable breeder, (means they DO health test), has been a MINIMUM of $3,000.00 up to a more usual $5,000.00 (upper limit). And this was mainly for "companion" pups with a spay or neuter contract. You MIGHT be able to find a bitch that has breeding rights, but most of these breeders don't want to lose control of their very carefully Champion bred pedigrees. I don't blame them because it would be part of the pedigree of any pup she whelped. Why shouldn't they carefully protect what they have worked so hard to build? Anyone asking more, no matter what the pedigree is I just wouldn't be interested. I am looking for a companion. But there shouldn't be ANY difference in the Quality of a companion pet and their "show" dogs. Maybe slight differences in confirmation but that's it. You don't pay for an "inferior" pup just because you "only" want a pet. Please don't ever say that to a breeder. It's like suggesting that they have two groups, superior and inferior. It's kind of insulting. If a breeder actually represented it to you that way, I would run for the hills.
If they are touting "rare colors", well, count on them NOT being "showable" (IF THAT IS YOUR GOAL), since it doesn't meet AKC standards , it won't matter if you have papers or not. Don't you prefer a pup "raised" with the breeder and socialized daily? Those early weeks are very important. Do you want them spent in a cage? My limit is 5K, and believe me, that's a tough one to swallow. But a more expensive healthy pup now, costs less than a cheaper (possibly puppy mill) pup that may give you years of grief at the Vet's office. NOBODY has a crystal ball but genetic testing and experienced selective breeding is the best start. What you pay right now is only the start. You also have to consider pet insurance, (I think it would be crazy not to have it from day 1) all the regular check ups, puppy classes, food, and then the fun part, TOYS, CLOTHES! My point is, there's a lot of rings on this little cash register. Oh BOY, my eyes DID get open WIDE after all this searching. I wish you lots of luck finding the right BREEDER, then consider the prices. Then plan to WAIT...... most of these breeders have a waiting list, sadly, because that's what I'm doing right now!
If they are touting "rare colors", well, count on them NOT being "showable" (IF THAT IS YOUR GOAL), since it doesn't meet AKC standards , it won't matter if you have papers or not. Don't you prefer a pup "raised" with the breeder and socialized daily? Those early weeks are very important. Do you want them spent in a cage? My limit is 5K, and believe me, that's a tough one to swallow. But a more expensive healthy pup now, costs less than a cheaper (possibly puppy mill) pup that may give you years of grief at the Vet's office. NOBODY has a crystal ball but genetic testing and experienced selective breeding is the best start. What you pay right now is only the start. You also have to consider pet insurance, (I think it would be crazy not to have it from day 1) all the regular check ups, puppy classes, food, and then the fun part, TOYS, CLOTHES! My point is, there's a lot of rings on this little cash register. Oh BOY, my eyes DID get open WIDE after all this searching. I wish you lots of luck finding the right BREEDER, then consider the prices. Then plan to WAIT...... most of these breeders have a waiting list, sadly, because that's what I'm doing right now!
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