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Is a French or English bulldog the right breed

​for me?


If your first concern is the price... maybe this is not the breed you should be

looking into...….


Why are French bulldogs so expensive? Quality French bulldogs from well

established and reputable breeders are NOT CHEAP! 

There is a great deal of time, research, effort and expense involved in raising a

French or english bulldog litter. It can EASILY cost around $5,000- $9,000 to

breed, deliver, and raise a litter.

 
If you consider the initial investment for the breeder to buy a quality well

bred female; this on average is anywhere from $5,000-$15,000 or more!

Then you have the cost of raising that female on a quality diet, vet care, and

grooming supplies which in an average year that can add $1,000-$2,000 per

dog.

When the female finally reaches breeding age (that's IF she turns out to be

breeding quality) you then begin your search for the right stud. This can

consume countless hours of researching pedigrees and healthy lines.


Once you find the right stud you pay another $1,000-$5,000 for a stud fee!

In MOST cases the stud is in another state or country. You then have to pay to

have the semen shipped to you. If this is a state to state shipment the

average cost is about $350 per collection and overnight shipment; and we

always do two inseminations on our females. If the semen is coming from

another country it has to come cryogenically frozen and shipped in

a nitrogen container which means you have to pay for the return shipping of

that container, as well. Overnight cryo shipments from Europe are $1,000 and

that does not include the cost for the stud owner to have the semen frozen!

That can add another $1,000-$1,500 to the stud fee and the shipping. If you

are using frozen semen you have to have it surgically implanted in the

female, that is another $500-$900!


When the female finally comes into heat you have to begin progesterone

testing to determine when she will ovulate and can be bred. These tests run,

on average, $120 each and they should be done every other day until peak

levels are reached, that's another $400-$500. Once she is ready and you have

your chilled semen shipped to you the artificial insemination is another $300

per a.i.!


Then you wait four weeks to do an ultrasound to confirm pregnancy, that's

another $150.

IF you are lucky and the female is confirmed pregnant you now have to

purchase your supplies to prepare for your litter!


Hospital grade puppy Incubators are $1,000 and up, you will need towels,

tube feeding supplies (because you do NOT bottle feed French and English

bulldogs), heating pads, blankets (lots of them, it will be messy) medical

supplies, milk replacement, puppy weight scale and the list goes on... 

(you can add at least another $500 in supplies and food.)


Then comes the c-section, another $1,500+ if it's scheduled during business

hours. If your female needs a late night or weekend emergency c-section you

can double or triple that! 


MOST french and English bulldogs do not deliver naturally and after all the

time and money invested it is safer to not risk the life of the mother or her

litter to "see if she can deliver naturally." Bulldogs always need assistance

from humans during labor as they have short flat faces and can have trouble

tearing the sacks by themselves, not to mention puppies getting stuck!C-

sections are the safest way to deliver for mom and her babies.
 

Some females will not have anything to do with the puppies once they are

born, some are inexperienced in the matter and don't understand what to do

with the pups, thus, countless hours are spent in assisting in raising the

puppies.



You have to constantly watch the mother so she doesn't accidentally lay on

one of her pups and suffocate it not even realizing it. The puppies need to be

fed every 2 hours around the clock for the 1st couple weeks of their lives. This

means you can kiss sleep goodbye for at least 2-3 weeks and if you have a job

you better plan to take your vacation during this time! If mom's milk doesn't

come in or she isn't producing enough milk, which is quite common, you will

be tube feeding a litter of pups every 2-3 hours around the clock!




The average size of a french bulldog litter is only 2-4 puppies and 4-6 for

English bulldogs! So, after the breeder chooses who they are keeping there

may only be a few pups available for sale. If you do the math on what it cost

to get that  litter into the world and compare that to the amount of selling

a few puppies you will see who is taking the bigger loss and why bulldogs are

so expensive! 



At the end of the day the amount of time and money that is invested in

PROPERLY raising and breeding bulldogs is astronomical compared to the

cost of buying a QUALITY puppy from a reputable breeder! 

Pet Puppies vs Show/Breeding Quality Puppies We get a lot of emails like

this, " well, we want just a pet, no breeding/showing" . Many people believe a "

Pet Quality Puppy" is in some way inferior to a "Show Quality Puppy" and that

could not be further from the truth. There really is no difference between a

Pet or Show puppy, besides Conformation and little things like pigment or

color. Same amount of time, supplies, money, dedication and love has been

invested to get that "Pet" puppy into this world. When people say, " I only

want a Pet", it seems like they want to settle for the worst of the litter, which

makes no sense, because there isn't a "worst of the litter". In all honesty, that

Pet puppy might be the best one in the litter as far as personality and looks,

it may just have a " cosmetic or conformation flaw" that would prevent it

being titled as a Show Champion as an adult, but there is nothing inferior

about the puppy. It could be something as minor as being a tad longer in the

back than what the judges like, or not having enough pigment, or a color

that isn't accepted in the AKC show ring. We can't ever guarantee a pet

puppy to be free of minor imperfections. The majority of "Show Quality Pups"

are being sold as "just pets" anyway and are never shown. Show/Breeding

Quality puppies are much more expensive due to the full breeding rights or

show rights offered by the breeder to experienced show/breeding homes, and

that is it. Whether "Pet or Show" all of our puppies are raised and treated

equally!


What do I need to know about the french and English bulldogs?Average

Lifespan: 9-12 years

Grooming and shedding: French and English bulldogs require little in the

way of grooming; a regular brushing of the coat and regular attention to

teeth and nails is all it takes to keep them looking beautiful.

Please do pay extra attention to their wrinkled areas this includes around the

tail. Keep the areas inside their wrinkles clean to avoid the development of

sores which can become easily infected and quite painful to the dog.

French and English bulldogs are an average, consistent, year-round shedders!

Climate and environment: French and English bulldogs prefer a cooler

climate and, because they are brachycephalic (snub-nosed), great care must

be given in hot weather, especially to make sure they do not overexert

themselves as they are easily susceptible to heatstroke. Both the French and

English bulldog are not intended to be kept outside. These are considered

indoor breeds.

Behavioral aspects: French and English bulldogs are intentionally bred to be

a companion animal; they are playful, amusing and have a natural curiosity

about them. They are very lovable and sweet-natured dogs and are known to

have a great sense of humor. They are very devoted to their person, love to

please and amuse their person(s), and require a lot of attention and

companionship; depriving them of the companionship and attention they so

love will create a very unhappy bulldog. Many people consider bulldogs to be

quite child-like in their behaviors and temperament and they've even been

known to separate themselves from their owner or family in order to go sulk

when they've been reprimanded or believe they've done something wrong.

French and English bulldogs are well-suited to apartment living; while they

do enjoy and need regular walking, they are active indoors. They also enjoy

the romping opportunities offered by having a backyard.



Early socialization is an important part of any puppy's early training; this will

go far toward preventing them from becoming too much of a one-person

dog, which occasionally happens in these breeds.


French and English bulldogs are very intrigued by scents and you’ll find them

snuffling all over the house and the yard, investigating what has gone on

while he/she was not there. For this reason, always ensure your bulldog is well

harnessed and leashed when taking him/her out in public so

that they don't have an opportunity to follow all those intriguing scents until

they becomes lost. Don’t be at all surprised when he/she snuffles you

after you've been out, too. They're going to want to know where you've been

and what you did!


French and English bulldogs make excellent little watch dogs and will keep

you alerted to what is going on outside the home.


For those of you who are more fastidious than others, it may be important to

know that, while there are those that do not, many English bulldogs do

slobber and drool.


With children: Opinion is again somewhat divided on the issue of how well

Bulldogs do with and around children. There are those who claim they are so

great with children that the kids can even dress them up and others who

claim that bulldogs do best only with older children who have learned

considerate dog handling and know not to tease.


With other dogs and animals: As with any dog, the French and English

bulldog is going to be adaptable and compatible with other pets and animals

if he/she has been socialized to other pets and animals from a young age. The

more socialization with other pets and animals, the more he/she is going to

be companionable with them.


It is not unusual for some male English bulldogs to be dog-aggressive. And,

again, early and consistent socialization will play a heavy roll in these types of

behaviors, as will responsibly neutering your male.


Training and learning rate: French and English bulldogs are rated high in

learning rate; low in obedience; and, low in problem-solving skills.


French and English bulldogs can be a little hard-headed when it comes to

training; however, a patient, consistent owner/trainer who uses calm but firm

tones and a reward-system of training will find that they will respond to

​training and will want to please such a gentle, caring owner/trainer. Using

harsh training methods will almost guarantee you a dog that not only will not

obey, but one you will have made fearful of people, including yourself.

Remember, they are very emotionally sensitive dogs.


Affinity to water: Because of the heavy, muscular build and the large head,

French and English bulldogs are known NOT to be swimmers, even though

there are the few exceptions. Take necessary precautionary measures around

swimming pools and ornamental ponds in your backyard and make sure they

cannot fall into any deep water when you are out with her.


How noisy are they: French and English bulldogs are not known to be barkers

and do not have a high-pitched, “yappy” bark so often associated with small

breed dogs.


Exercise: The exercise requirements of the French and English bulldog are

minimal. A good walk, a nice romp in the backyard, or even an extended play

session inside the house will keep them exercised. The most important part

of any exercise regime for a Bulldog is to make sure, when walking or playing

outdoors in warm or hot weather, they do not overheat and have a heatstroke

which can happen very easily with snub-nosed breeds, especially French and

English bulldogs.


Health issues:
The most common health issues of the French and

English Bulldog, in no particular order, are:

  • Brachycephalic Syndrome (breathing difficulties)

  • Elongated Soft Palate

  • Pinched nares

  • Stenotic nares

  • Collapsed nares

  • Snoring (especially when overweight)

  • Overheating/heatstroke (especially when overweight)

  • Respiratory issues, including wheezing (especially when overweight)

  • Eye problems

  • Entropion (in-turned eyelids)

  • Ectropian (dropping eyelids)

  • Cherry Eye

  • Glaucoma

  • Juvenile cataracts

  • Corneal ulcers (do to injury)

  • interdigital cysts

  • inverted vulvas

  • luxating patellas

  • lose hips

  • Yeast infections

  • Ear infections due to yeast or allergies

  • tail pockets

  • kinked, crooked, inverted tails

  • Wry jaw

  • Crooked teeth

  • Easily become overweight

  • Flatulence

  • Spinal issues including (hemi-vertebrae)

  • Skin issues

  • Allergies

  • Cesarean section delivery of puppies due to puppies’ large heads

  • Chondrodystrophic Dwarfism

Anyone considering sharing their life with a French or English Bulldog needs

to be aware that you can anticipate a lot of veterinary expense! It is very

important to make sure you buy from a reputable breeder and NEVER buy

​from a pet store!


  • Home
  • English Studs/Boone
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    • Pharoah
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  • English Females
  • Frenchie Females
  • Planned Breedings
  • Available English Puppies
  • Available Frenchie puppies
  • Contact Us
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  • Is the bulldog breed the right breed for me?
  • Past puppy Hall of Fame
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