Davis K French Bulldogs

French bulldogs are popular right now, they are a loving breed that are great companion dogs.  That does not mean they are for everyone.  They can have some significant health concerns that can be costly to address and maintain.  Frenchies are an engineered (man made) breed that exists because of human intervention to assist them in breeding (artificial insemination) and delivery of puppies (C-sections).  We have created a breed standard that is not always what creates the healthiest type of dog.  But as a responsible breeder we health test and select breeding stock to improve our dogs and minimize health problems (preservation breeders).  It is very important to do your research when looking for a frenchie (puppy or older dog) and ask questions of the breeder and know the history of their dogs, health testing, and pedigrees.  There is often a significant wait time for a frenchie, but it is worth it for a quality dog.

Frenchies can be prone to breathing concerns due to their stenotic nares, elongated soft palates, also allergies, and intervertebral disk disease (back problems). Breeding these wonderful dogs is costly due to breeders having quality show/breeding dogs, expenses for showing, health testing (DNA testing, thyroid, patellas, eye CERF, heart echocardiogram, spine radiographs, hip radiographs), stud fees for breeding, insemination of the female, pregnancy ultrasound, if pregnancy has taken then Caesarean section and then puppies arrive with round the clock care.  Medical care for mom and puppies, veterinary examinations/health checks for puppies, deworming, vaccinations.

We are in the process of developing our strong breeding program, but that takes time. Breeding is decided on temperament, conformation, health and then color.