French Bulldogs

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Hey Everyone!

I am interested in getting a French Bulldog. Does anyone know of a good breeder or place to get one?

Thanks!

jf22561

Why not try the French Bulldog Club of America (www.frenchbulldogclub.org). They have rescue contacts listed as well as private breeders. Good luck.

dominodo

Just remember that for every dog purchased from a breeder is one more dog that will be put down in a shelter. I realize you may have your heart set on a certain breed, but if you love dogs you should at least check out the local shelters first - you never know what you'll find there.

And FYI, most local shelters and rescue services have petfinder pages these days.

shap attack

Dominodo wrote: Just remember that for every dog purchased from a breeder is one more dog that will be put down in a shelter. I realize you may have your heart set on a certain breed, but if you love dogs you should at least check out the local shelters first - you never know what you'll find there.

And FYI, most local shelters and rescue services have petfinder pages these days.

yeah, i've been looking at shelters too, as well as petfinders. that would be my first option. i do love dogs, and want to get the best one for my situation as well as theirs. thanks though!

legoflambchop

http://www.frenchbulldogrescue.org/

but i'm with dominodo.
i say screw the breed and go for a shelter dog.
my purebreed coton de tulear is a freakin' mess and on prozac.
my shelter dog is awesome and is pushing 17!

purebreeds, frenchies in particular have all kinds of health problems. are you financially/emotionally prepared to deal with the very real possibility that your pet will not be healthy due to poor/overbreeding?
read on:
The French bulldog is brachycephalic; its muzzle has been severely shortened, giving the impression of a flattened face. The breed has a standard issue nose, sinuses, pharynx and larynx. A number of health problems accompany the condition, ranging from mild to life threatening and worsened by heat, humidity and obesity.

Symptoms of brachycephalic breathing problems:

* Noisy or open-mouth breathing
* Choking, gagging or spitting up mucus or phlegm
* Inability to exercise normally
* Cyanotic or blue-tinged membranes noting oxygen-deprived blood

Conditions requiring veterinary intervention:

* Stenotic nares - nostrils pinched so tightly that air can't move through nose; surgery widens nostril openings
* Everted laryngeal saccules - tissue sacs pulled into trachea blocking air into lungs; surgery removes tissues
* Elongated soft palate - soft palate too long for mouth and extends into tracheal opening preventing normal airflow; surgery removes excess palate.

sorry to be the voice of gloom and doom - do what you want, just be sure to make an informed decision.