Hi there,

I've recently joined this site out of interest in understanding more about French bulldogs. My partner and I are besotted with the breed and have been searching and reserching for a little while now. We don't want to show, nor to necessarily breed from her (preferably her), and have got the impression that as there are so very few around, that some good breeders are not too happy at letting their puppies go where they will not show/breed. Is this the case, or have I been unfortunately misguided?

Does anybody know of any litters that are planned for the coming spring? (I appreciate that info will have to come via PM! )

I'd also like some advice on whether getting two together is a good plan or not.

Thanks!

Vicky

Do a search for two puppies nd you will find lots of threads on the subject several very recently.

As for whether breeders prefer show show homes for pups, as a breeder I would always want to see the best fruits of my labours on view, so that would generally mean I would hope that the most promising show prospect puppies went to such homes. 

First and foremost I want my pups to have permanent loving homes, and that is whee 90% will go and never be seen in the canine world again.  Hopefully the best 10 - 20% will end up representing their breeder and family lines in the Ring for all to admire and compare their own efforts with.

Many owners who research and get a keen interest in their breed want to just have a companion, but end up showing, and that is lovely too.

It may be that the breeders you have contacted have held back their most promising pups hoping they will go to show homes,a nd that is their prerogative as after all they bred the litter to improve the breed, so they want the best representatives from that breeding to go on and possible contribute to the quality and continuance of the next generation.

No matter how wonderful the parents an the pedigree there will only ever be one or two outstanding pups (or even just pretty good ones) in any litter from the show point of view, but the rest will be sound typical healthy specimens, who to the casual onlooker, and even breed expert vary from the best by small details.  These are the ones that you should hope to find.

If the breed has small litters then that leaves fewer pups for the non show home, but I think Frenchies don't have tiny litters.

Go to the breed clubs to get your name on a good breeders list, both have websites: http://www.frenchbulldogclubofengland.org/index.html and http://www.mncfrenchbulldogclub.co.uk/ the breed certainly isn't in such low numbers as my own, with 526 registered last year, and 489 during the first 3 quarters of this year.

Brainless,

Thank you so much for that long reply. It gives me a lot to think about, and I will certainly search for the 2 puppies topics.

Vicky x

I have just been reading on the club website for the national club and there is a lot of advice about puppy buying.

You will find that no reputable breeder will sell two pups together except under the most exceptional circumstances to very specific situations and experienced owners, the reasons you will find in the posts mentioned.

Just doing some quick reading on the threads you suggested, and yes, I see exactly what people are saying. It's things like that I need to be so sure about before taking a puppy on. I have had two dogs in my household before, but both have been adult rescue dogs. Thank God for internet research!

I've got both the club websites saved in my favourites already.

Brainless, thank you. I really appreciate the pointers.

Keep us updated and introduce us to your new family member when he/she arrives.

Hi Vicky
I'm in a similar situation to yourself except that I already own a year old frenchie bitch and would dearly love another bitch puppy to join her.  My long term plans are as yet undecided - I may decide to breed with Pixie but not for at least another year.
I've been trying for nearly 5 months to find a suitable litter.  I'm being a bit fussy and would like a puppy to be a different colour to Pixie (she's dark brindle) so have been looking for either pied or fawn without any luck as yet.
I've had conflicting stories regarding keeping two bitches.  Some have told me that its best to have either 2 sisters or mum and daughter.  Others have said that as long as you follow common sense guidelines two from different litters will be fine other than the odd spat which is apparently inevitable.
I, like you, have kept 2 bitches together in the past albeit Staffs and yes they did have the odd 'sort out' from time to time.  I fully understand and respect Frenchie breeders being very cautious and wary of newcomers wanting puppies but really hope you are luckier than I and manage to find a litter soon.  Frenchies are absolutely adorable and seem to want to please you in any way possible.  Pixie is a delight and very loved in our family.

Good Luck

Why the hurry at a eyar yur current bitch is not yet mture and fully trained.  A godo age gap will lessen conflict.  Also what people forget when getting dogs close in age is that they are likely to loose them close togehter at the end of their days.

Hi, ive just joined and have found your post. I too have just found this wonderful breed and have just bought my first 'frenchie'!! My husband and I are so hooked that we already want another and like you, we want a lighter colour- our boy Louis (Lestat's friend-Interview with a Vampire) is a black brindle. It does seem that the colder climates (us in uk included) favour the brindles and dark fawns while usa have honey pied, cream and pale fawn to name but a few. I f by any stroke of luck you find or have found a pale litter or even a breeder who has lighter coloured litters, please let me know. I know it will be hard, we searched for months wanting a cream girl. Litters are so few and the breeders are quite 'closed' but eventually we found Louis who was the last of his litter-we fell in love and bought him- and our house will never be the same again lol.
cheers

good luck with your hunt! i would love a frenchie, they are unfortunately a little out of my current price range...also my bf thinks they have stupid ears (phillistine! sp?). my aunt and uncle bred and showed them when i was a kid and they are wonderful dogs, hearts of lions, sookey as anything and very funny. your aware of their ability to jump like superman yes? its quite amazing to see them suddenly spring up into the air, they are possibly the least aerodynamic shape possible lol.

anyway, good luck with it!